Brake Upgrades on 16V GTI

[th3_f15t]

Evening all, just wanted to confirm something quickly. Provided my Mk2 Golf GTI 16V has the 256mm front brakes, I should be able to swap over to G60 280mm discs and use pre-1994 Mk3 Golf GTI calipers, carriers and pads? Can I also use the same stainless steel lines that would be for the 256mm calipers or do I need different ones?

Also, the rear calipers can be swapped for Mk4 Golf ones (with the appropriate lines) but do I just re-use the Mk2 rear carriers, pads and discs or can I upgrade those too?

Many thanks!

[Simeon]

Evening all, just wanted to confirm something quickly. Provided my Mk2 Golf GTI 16V has the 256mm front brakes, I should be able to swap over to G60 280mm discs and use pre-1994 Mk3 Golf GTI calipers, carriers and pads? Yes. Can I also use the same stainless steel lines that would be for the 256mm calipers Yes. or do I need different ones?

Also, the rear calipers can be swapped for Mk4 Golf ones (with the appropriate lines) Yes. but do I just re-use the Mk2 rear carriers, pads and discs Yes. or can I upgrade those too? Only upgrade is Polo 6n2 Gti rear disc set up as these use the same style caliper as mk4 golf, but you also change stub axle and you get a pressed in bearing as opposed to the taper type.

Many thanks!

[th3_f15t]

Are these any good for me?

Passenger:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-GTI-MK3-2-0-8V-N-S-F-PASSENGER-SIDE-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPER-/301850528638?hash=item4647b18b7e:g:Vx8AAOSwwbdWGD9y

Driver:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-GTI-MK3-2-0-8V-O-S-F-DRIVERS-SIDE-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPER-/301850541551?hash=item4647b1bdef:g:HygAAOSwA4dWGD82

[Simeon]

No, they are off a '96 model so won't fit - pre '95 came with the 280mm brakes, later ones came with 288s

[th3_f15t]

Damn, the search continues. Also, are there any particular Mk4 rear calipers I should look out for, or are they all the same?

[Simeon]

As long as they are from a fwd car they'll be fine. The late mk3 rear calipers have the internal handbrake mech and the standard hose fitment, but they aren't alloy so are a little heavier

[th3_f15t]

Thanks for that. I'll just opt for the lighter Mk4 calipers with the right lines, assume the hand brake just connects without modification?

[Simeon]

Yes handbrake connections are the same, although there is some minor difficulty if your's is an early Mk2?

[th3_f15t]

It's a 1989 so should be alright...

[Simeon]

Yeah think it's pre '88 that has added complications