MK3 Rear Disc Conversion - Drums to Disc - 4 stud

[benjy_b]

Hi guys,

I'm wanting to convert the rear drums to discs on my 1996 MK3 estate.

I have done some thorough research and have come to the conclusion I need the following parts:

MK2/MK3 Golf Rear Disc Stub Axles
MK2 Golf Rear Disc Carriers
MK2/MK3/MK4 Golf Rear Disc Calipers (MK4 being better as they are alloy)
MK2 Golf 226mm 4 Stud Rear Discs
MK2/MK3 Golf Rear Disc Handbrake Cables
MK2/MK3 Golf Rear Wheel Bearings

Is this correct?

What about a rear bias valve? I've not looked under my car, should I expect to see one fitted? Will I need to change it when converting?

Reason for conversion: Asthetics 

Cheers,

Ben

[itavaltalainen]

IMHO Don't waste your money....
disc on the rear are not doing enough, not on a mk3 estate...

[benjy_b]

^ Message received and understood.

However, I still want to do it.

Some people drink, some gamble... I waste my money on cars.

[tweed]

Does yours have abs? I don't know how the abs works on drums.

But if it doesn't then better for you as it will already have bias valve.

I think it's worth doing too

Yes you are correct in what you need.

[benjy_b]

No abs, so should be straight forward.

Will I need Rear disc flexy hoses too?

[tweed]

Yes

[Wayne]

Unless you going to go silly with power the drums are a better bet.

If you want to fit discs just use mk2 parts

[mad4vws]

I've done this on my mk3 tdi which had drums to disc's .
got complete set up from a early k reg with compo valve on it ....

[benjy_b]

I understand drums are easier to maintain and generally more reliable, but let's be honest, they look gash.

It's like choosing Susan Boyle over Megan Fox, just because there is less chance of her leaving you!

[benvictors]

If you are going mk4 calliper then you will need the adapter flexi's too as the mk2/3 are screw in types and the mk4's are banjo type fittings