I have a 1979 Rabbit TD that I am upgrading the brakes on. My plans for the back include VW discs off a mk2 or mk3. On the front I'd like to put on the Audi Girlings I have. It sounds like on a mk2 you just switch to a mk3 knuckle/hub assembly to get the right mounts. What are my options on a mk1? Will the mk3 jetta/golf or the corrado knuckle fit on a Rabbit? I also have the Audi master cylinder and plan on using that.
Sounds like you have to use adapters,
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3616913Personally, I am not a big adapter fan. You don't really need the stopping power of those Audi Girling 60 Dual Piston calipers and the 11" rotors for a Rabbit.
Get The Front Spindles & Brakes from an MKII Scirocco 16V, it'll have Girling 54s and 10.1" Rotors. Combine that with a 22MM Master Cylinder and it'll be plenty and bolt right up.
I swapped the regular Front 9.4MM Vented / 20MM parts on my Jetta for GLI 10.1" / 22MM parts ans the difference is quite noticeable.
I put G60 corrado brakes , Back was bolt on
Front I got adapters fron Jman1066 @aol.com for 75.00 shipped with attaching hardware
He also makes the correct ebrake cables for the connversion
I put the axle on top of the springs , So I now have a 2'5 drop in the rear and Iam using gabreial air shocks from a 66 VW bug at 90 psi of N2 for a great height.
Front springs from rabbitparts for a 2'5 drop up front
I have a new Scrirocco booster and master cylinder for the exchange when I do the 1.9tdi next week
Iam doing new steering box and control arm's ( linkage )
Wheels are new 15x 6 Le castellets from England, I have a set of Corrado seats and and new int ( 1400.00 )
The front fenders and core support are from New from South Africa along with a new SF Caddy front bumper, Rear is new caddy SF bumpers
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Why couldn't ya use mk3 knuckles and just bolt on the G60's?
If the knuckles are all that's different change them. I bought a pair from a salvage yard for $30, installed new bearing in them and bolted on the brakes. This was a MK2 but I don't believe it would be different if your swapping the entire knuckle on your mk1
Gives you a good reason to install new wheel bearings as well.
DIDNT KNOW IT WAS A OPTION...
I just wanted it done, Iam finishing a complete suspension and exhaust system in my 08 997TT
I have Dymag wheels coming next week and a new set of tires as well
( michelin PS2 ) Iam got a set of Ti Lug nuts that Iam having powder coated black , since the nine spokes on the carbon fiber wheel will be Carrera white to match the Porsche..
I have a show next month in San Diego
Here is my Budget:
Dymag's CF wheels 11k
TI Lug's 900.00
Michelin's 19' 2600.00
Exhaust 4500.00
Headers AWE 1750.00
Progressive coil springs and sway bar set 2600.00
GIAC ECU Flash 3250.00
P.S. I HAVE A CLEAN 82 CADDY ON EBAY FOR SALE THAT WAS A PROJECT WITH MY SON
Thanx for the reply...
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