I need a how to on upgrading brakes

[MK4_20VT]

First I have been given a life line, I can keep my GTI

So my engine is getting rebuilt (uprated) going to 2.0 8v from dubsport who are 20mins from me.

Anyway back to my question.

I need to upgrade my brakes to 256mm or the G60 280mm

What do I need? 

Is it Just the calipers disc's & carriers or is there more to add??

Photo's will be taken for all my upgrades to help anyone else wanting to change to

Jay

[tobz.]

If you are going for the bigger discs and calipers I'm pretty sure you need to fit the larger diameter master cylinder aswell (22mm as opposed to 20mm I think).
If you wanted to go as far as the 280mm disc you would need to start checking whether you have clearance behind your wheels (some 15's will clear them but not all).

[Daz...]

pretty sure the hubs will need changing to 16v one's aswell...I'd go for the 280mm convo if they'll fit under your wheels, 256mm ain't up to much 

[MK4_20VT]

Thanx for the replys guys, just one question....  Why might the hubs need changing??  I thought I could just change the carriers to support the bigger brakes?

[Si]

The hubs wont need changing i wouldnt of thought, if your fitting G60 280mm discs then it shouldnt matter cuz the G60 was an 8v anyway?! 
I have seen a G60 brake conversion for sale and the kit consists of discs and calipers, doesnt say anything about uprating master cylinder but if it was me, i would feel safer enquiring about the cylinder first. You may get away with keeping standard one and using uprated brake fluid? 

[...joe]

yes you should upgrade the master cylinder unless you want the pedal on the floor to get the brakes to work!
you should only need the caliper carriers not the hubs.

[Agreeable Slick]

saying the hubs need changing is complete rubbish. It's the calipers and carriers that cause the most trouble as they are different lengths and will not allow you to put the new size discs on if you do not change them.

All changing the hubs is going to do is give you exactly the same hub as you had before. Upgrade the master cylinder to a 22mm job, and then sort the calipers and carriers out. 

[...joe]

^^^ chill out you stroppy c-unit!! get with the green again!

[Si]

Jeese! You two are like good guy and bad guy!
Slick being the dark side and Gtiblow being the Jedi!!     

[Agreeable Slick]

hey i am helpful in a "do it or i will stab you" kind of way