better brakes

[sidecarphil]

i got a 8v 1989 GTi digi and was wondering ,

what do i need for 280mm front brakes and is there an upgrade for the rear ??

sorry i'm asking a lot but totally new to the VW scene and wanna know before i jump in and buy stuff that wont work

[plasticfantastic]

Do a quick search buddy,

this has been talked about alot recently!

[sidecarphil]

ok so who's got some for sale .

i will be in the UK next week i think with work , around stevenage area so could come collect it

want a whole conversion please 

[sidecarphil]

any one got some they can spare 

[Diamond Hell]

There's a bit of information here

[sidecarphil]

tip top fella

just need some caliper's hub's and caliper carriers 

[euro dave]

I notice you also posted a while ago about fitting mk3 hubs.  You realise you could kill 2 birds with one stone and get a whole front setup from a mk3?
 
The only reason I'm chucking this idea into the pan is because the cost of 280mm carriers and calipers seems extortionate (I think up to £100 even without the discs) due to their popularity vs supply.  I noticed this when hunting for a project car.

I've no idea on the cost of the mk3 hubs, brakes, wishbones and driveshafts, but I wouldn't be surprised if you could get a setup at a similar price from a breaking car and they're bigger than 280mm.  It might be a wider track too.

Since I'm ignorant to the pros and cons of all this (only since buying my mk2 have I realised you can do this), feel free to counter my idea!

[Diamond Hell]

280mms don't need to be dear - you just have to shop smart - certain Passats, or Seats etc have them fitted.  £30-40 makes a lot more sense.

[euro dave]

Fair point - I guess I was looking in the obvious places online rather than lurking in scrappies

[sidecarphil]

yeah but scrappies over ere are rare and the cars are a lot newer ,

give me a list of cars they were fitted to and i will search