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Reply #15February 06, 2010, 09:12:49 am

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Re: disc brakes?
« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2010, 09:12:49 am »
Total waste of money and time for street use in my opinion.

Adjust your prop valve properly or even slightly more aggressive then it should be and you'll notice improved braking. Just be careful that the rears don`t lock up before the fronts.
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Reply #16February 06, 2010, 09:55:12 am

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Re: disc brakes?
« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2010, 09:55:12 am »
If you drive aggressively then normal people its a good idea  :P
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Reply #17February 06, 2010, 11:49:37 am

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Re: disc brakes?
« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2010, 11:49:37 am »
If you can find a used set then I would do it

I found G60 brakes and seats for 400.00, I purchased a new master cylinder and brake booster
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Reply #18February 06, 2010, 12:48:40 pm

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Re: disc brakes?
« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2010, 12:48:40 pm »
concept1.ca also sells a kit but i kinda wanted the stock ones since its all mk2 stuff cause the conversions use mk4 calipers and bigger discs. I want my car to be for the most part to look stock. i probably wont even paint it just fix the rust issues and do the mechanical stuff first.

Reply #19February 06, 2010, 10:19:09 pm

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Re: disc brakes?
« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2010, 10:19:09 pm »
I did it went with the MKIV calipers, scirocco 16v brakes up front, 22mm master cylinder, scirocco proportioning valves and e-brake cables. it was a HUGE PITA and the front brakes made a big difference, but switching the rears to disks was probably totally for aesthetic value. Honestly I would not do it again knowing what I know now.
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