Author Topic: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?  (Read 7199 times)

Reply #15September 22, 2011, 03:45:07 pm

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Re: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?
« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2011, 03:45:07 pm »
You will need pads designed for vented disks. Look for GTI pads, just make sure that particular GTI had vented brakes.
'82 Rabbit, I put on a euro vnt-15, 2.25" DP, 2.5" exhaust, the result.....it whistled.

I removed the turbo, made a toilet bowl 2.5" DP, the result....it was deafening. Now it has a homemade muffler up front and a thrush in the rear, the result.....less loud.
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Reply #16September 22, 2011, 03:49:13 pm

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Re: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?
« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2011, 03:49:13 pm »
his pads might be worn enough to fit them already..

ive done a few swaps where i got to use the old pads even..
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Reply #17September 22, 2011, 05:24:33 pm

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Re: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?
« Reply #17 on: September 22, 2011, 05:24:33 pm »
his pads might be worn enough to fit them already..

ive done a few swaps where i got to use the old pads even..

I'm pretty sure they say don't mix used pads with new rotors, vice versa is not recommended.

I think I'd lightly rub them on some sandpaper first just to give 'em that new texture.
'82 Rabbit, I put on a euro vnt-15, 2.25" DP, 2.5" exhaust, the result.....it whistled.

I removed the turbo, made a toilet bowl 2.5" DP, the result....it was deafening. Now it has a homemade muffler up front and a thrush in the rear, the result.....less loud.
Watch: AGENDA, GRINDING AMERICA DOWN

Reply #18September 22, 2011, 09:59:48 pm

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Re: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?
« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2011, 09:59:48 pm »
Fox pads are totally different than MKII/MKI pads. He will need some pad that is designed for vented rotors or a pad that work with his application.

Reply #19September 22, 2011, 10:32:04 pm

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Re: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?
« Reply #19 on: September 22, 2011, 10:32:04 pm »
Fox pads are totally different than MKII/MKI pads. He will need some pad that is designed for vented rotors or a pad that work with his application.

If that's the case I'd take new pads (if you can't get thin pads made for vented disks) and take a sanding belt to 'em. Or do it right and machine 'em down just until they fit over the disk.
'82 Rabbit, I put on a euro vnt-15, 2.25" DP, 2.5" exhaust, the result.....it whistled.

I removed the turbo, made a toilet bowl 2.5" DP, the result....it was deafening. Now it has a homemade muffler up front and a thrush in the rear, the result.....less loud.
Watch: AGENDA, GRINDING AMERICA DOWN

Reply #20September 23, 2011, 01:08:06 pm

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Re: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?
« Reply #20 on: September 23, 2011, 01:08:06 pm »
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all your input !
After quite a bit of research,with many different model VW's and researching here and on on the vortex-I've come to the conclusion-the vented rotors don't swap right in,using NEW pads.
There are other options,using larger dia brake setups.
I've decided to stick with the solid rotors.
I purchased a pair of black zinc plate rotors,which are drilled and slotted,with ceramic pads,for $95 on ebay
Not what I wanted to install,but should help with brake fade non the less.
And this swaps right in-with no mods.
Thanks agian for all your help !
Mike

Reply #21September 23, 2011, 02:43:45 pm

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Re: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?
« Reply #21 on: September 23, 2011, 02:43:45 pm »
all you need is a mk1 brake caliper/carrier set up.. direct swap.. fox uses goofy calipers/carriers not ment to use vented..

Reply #22September 23, 2011, 07:42:11 pm

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Re: 88 VW Fox -9.4" Vented Rotors swap right in ?
« Reply #22 on: September 23, 2011, 07:42:11 pm »
hope they dont crack and warp!
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