Hi Guys,
I have a 1996 Golf ,75 hp.I'm about to change my rear brakes, which are drum-type.I saw a more powerful GT,which had rear discs. I can get them probably cheap, but I wonder if the rear beam is the same.in ETKA,I saw they have different numbers.Any ideas maybe?
thanks
Jan
golf TD 1996,322k km
They should swap right over no problem. You may need to swap master cylinders as well or change the proportioning valves if so equipped. (otherwise the rear discs could lock up under braking)
Brendan
84 Scirocco 8v
00 Camaro L36 M49
Have I read something about an e brake cable too? Maybe that is only with the a2's
Coop
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Mercedes W201
I've been looking at this as well...
To the best of my knowledge, you'll need...
Stub axles for both sides.
Rotors
Calipers (and hangers)
E brake cable
Proportioning valve and master are compatible.
I haven't done this yet but plan to. you also need to modify the brakelines or replace them. I dont think the kind of proportioning (pressure limiting) valve at the master s compatible, according to bently all GTI and later model A2s had the proportioning valve attached to rear axle. as I recall, the 2 types worked on different pressure limits.
Stock master works but you end up needing more pedal travel to move the rear caliper pistons than you used to move the wheel cylinders = low pedal. Fix is the larger (22mm) master which bolts up to the stock booster. I have heard, but not confirmed that the cars with larger master also had a larger booster to go with it, so you may require a stronger leg using the stock booster. A neighbour has a GTX, I should go snooping under his hood.
Anyone here actually done this?
I plan 4 bolt Passat 10.1" front disks (requires passat steering nuckles swapped in) and rear disks for my A2, but swappng out my bagged (400,000 km) TD comes first.
I found a very interesting site for brake swap, but only for Golf 2:www.diy-golf-mk2.com,the guy has done it himself and adds loads of pictures...