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General Information => Upgrades (non engine related ) => Topic started by: Doakster on March 30, 2010, 07:51:46 pm
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A while back i had upgraded my front brakes to a MK4 VR6/1.8T set up (11inch rotors, different spindles and MK4 VR6/1.8T calipers)
I also ending up installing completely new rear brakes including brake cylinders, new drums and new shoes a while later. Also flushed the entire system with new fluid.
The set up never really had the stopping power i thought it would.
So I decided to bite the bullet and get a new master cylinder, cleaned out a ridiculous amount of crap in the reservoir when i swapped it, and did another system flush.
And finally tonight, I installed a new set of EBC Red Series pads.
After I found a vacuum line unplugged from me doing some past motor work, all I can say is WOW!!
These brake are unbelievable, basically the entire system is new, and the EBC pads are incredible.
I only have to push the peddle half the way down and they'll start locking up....real big difference and i'd recommend this set up to anyone.
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I did the same , huge G60 brakes and rotors, new master with MkII pedal swap and all new custom S/S brake hardlines and Goodrich s/s flex lines.
I mounted new 16V prop valves to the master cylinder before the new hardline was made to fit
My cheese on my pizza gets jet-lag to one side when I stop !
GB
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I did the same , huge G60 brakes and rotors, new master with MkII pedal swap and all new custom S/S brake hardlines and Goodrich s/s flex lines.
I mounted new 16V prop valves to the master cylinder before the new hardline was made to fit
My cheese on my pizza gets jet-lag to one side when I stop !
GB
The G60 calipers bolt right up to the orginal spindles right?
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WITH [email protected] ADAPTERS, HE ALSO MAKES REAR E-BRAKE CABLES FOR THIS APPLICATION
I DID 100 MM INNERS AND 90 MM OUTERS ON MY INSTALL ( CV AXLES )
Custom 020 3.67 with .71 ff final fifth with peloquin LSD
Gee-Bee
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I did the same , huge G60 brakes and rotors, new master with MkII pedal swap and all new custom S/S brake hardlines and Goodrich s/s flex lines.
I mounted new 16V prop valves to the master cylinder before the new hardline was made to fit
My cheese on my pizza gets jet-lag to one side when I stop !
GB
Did you pull these out of the yard? I'm wondering what I should pull in terms of brake parts next time I find a g60 at the junkyard, already have the VC and intake manifold. Do you need the hubs etc. or is it just the calipers that are necessary with the adapters?
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I GOT THE SEATS AND THE ROTORS WITH CALIPERS FOR 400.00
SENT CALIPERS FOR REBUILD AND PAINT
SEATS WENT FOR A COMPLETE COVER WITH BLACK/WHITE NEW SCIROCCO MKII MATERIAL 650.00 PAIR
USED JMAN1066 ADAPTERS AND EBRAKE CABLES
HAD TO DO THE PEDAL SWAP , REMOVE THE STOCK PROP VALVES ( FRAME ) INSTALLED THE 16V PROP AT THE MASTER CYLINDER
ALL S/S HARDLINES AND FLEX , DONE....
EVERYTHING JUST BOLTED UP...
I spent hours preping my axle and springs for powder coating
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Good brakes are absolutely fun huh??
I remember the day I went from stock mk2 brakes to 11.3" rotors and dual piston calipers front and 8" (or something) Passat disc rears along with a larger master cyl.
It was fun!!
We all like to go fast but WAY to often we neglect the stopping part.
Go fast stop fast..