Brakes found on ebay, Opinions?

[henryg]

Im after a set of GTi brakes for my MK1, but do you guys think these would be risky?

I have no concerns about getting my hands dirty pulling them apart or rebuilding them, just I have limited tools.

I have asked the seller what diameter they are, but can any of you tell if they would be suitable to fit under 13" alloys?

Any help much appreciated.

Henry

[Jace]

They would be 239mm, and yes they will fit inside a standard 13" steel wheel.

[Preen59]

The sheet metal disc shroud is touch-and-go on a 13 inch steelie, but yeah they'll fit.

[henryg]

Cheers IH8

So fitment is ok, what about condition? I know you are looking at the same photos as I am, but I'm just after a second opinion. I don't want to miss something obvious.

[Jace]

You'd have to check the thickness more than anything. IIRC The ventilated discs are supposed to be 20mm new, 18mm at a minimum for RWC purposes.
Preeny, how's the shroud thing different? Are they different on the GTI's because of the bigger calipers?

[Preen59]

Yeah the shroud is bigger. Found that out when i went to put stockies on mine to get it painted back in the day..

However, that doesn't show a shroud so i take it that they don't come with one.

[Jace]

The shrouds are mostly there to keep the brakes hot/suspension components clean anyway yeah? I say **** 'em!

[Preen59]

Hahaha!

I guess that's one option!

[dubmc]

man you can a buy brand new set of vented discs and pads (ATE original parts) from a place called HSY for like $160 and then even find some cabrio or mk2 gti callipers which im pretty sure fit or order them from camden gti for not much all up. i think if you spend a little more in the beginning not only will you have a whole new setup but it will prevent problems in the future, get better braking and will last you longer . . . just my thoughts as i just did this. cheers.

[GRN_VAGN]

cut your current backing plate, or do what i did and fold it back where it catches

I can fit stocks on mine