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General Information => Upgrades (non engine related ) => Topic started by: VwPodRacer on June 11, 2006, 11:06:13 am

Title: Rear drum brakes converted to disc brakes!
Post by: VwPodRacer on June 11, 2006, 11:06:13 am

Hey everyone... im a proud owner of a 1997 Jetta 1.9Td. I recently installed a new suspension witch is a Koni Coilover suspension system and then wanted to get rid of my rear drum brakes and go to disc. It took some time but you really notice the difference when hard braking! Also to go with the suspension and brakes i added 17" wheels and 205/40/17 rubber and man she looks nice. I would like to post a pic up and show it but dont know how :cry: Any ideas? Thanks  :twisted:

Title: Rear drum brakes converted to disc brakes!
Post by: 92A2VWJTD on June 25, 2006, 02:06:16 am

Do you have highspeed? If so, the account usually comes with some sort of webspace. If it does you simply acquire a ftp clientside program like total commander, or whatever, and load the images to your space. You can then navigate to them at the source, and copy the URL link into posts. I can help you out if you have the space. Actually, PM me and I can post a single pic, or two if you like.

Title: Rear drum brakes converted to disc brakes!
Post by: LeeG on June 25, 2006, 03:20:22 am

or use one of the free online hosting services like putfile.com

Title: Rear drum brakes converted to disc brakes!
Post by: VwPodRacer on June 26, 2006, 01:40:28 pm

Thanks guys! :twisted:

Title: Rear drum brakes converted to disc brakes!
Post by: knowtwodrugs on August 21, 2006, 08:41:22 am

Where are those pics ??

Title: Rear drum brakes converted to disc brakes!
Post by: RabbitJockey on August 31, 2006, 03:46:31 pm

i always heard rear discs don't really make you stop any faster, i just bought some scirocco 10.1" brakes for the front of my car, and i'm gonna fit some mk3 rear drums, they're much bigger than mk1 drums, haha mk1 drums look like they're made for a gocart

Title: Rear drum brakes converted to disc brakes!
Post by: entuzijast on August 31, 2006, 05:29:55 pm

I have also heard that, and when considered that hand brake is terrible on  rear disc setup, I don't think that it is really neceseary to do the swap...

Offcourse if you exclude the looks of the car...

Title: Rear drum brakes converted to disc brakes!
Post by: MaxHedrm on September 02, 2006, 02:20:44 pm

Discs also work better in the wet since the water is spun off them as they turn. FWIW, if you can lock up your brakes currently, the best way to improve stopping is better tires; if not, better brakes (or even just pads).