Brakes for a mk1

**DubSteve** · 10-12-2008, 09:55 AM

Hi guys

Just wondering what kind of brake options are for a mk1.

A car I purchased is a mk1 cabrio gti, it seems to be a import. I just want to know what there is out there to make that brakes a little better than what they already are.

Cheers Steve

**Jarred** · 10-12-2008, 10:05 AM

I think you'll find your brakes will be fine, compared with a standard 77 GLS. for eg.

You should already have GTI calipers with vented discs. Decent pads and good fluid will heap with feel/performance.

I think you'll have a mk 2 spec booster/MC assembly, but not 100% sure. The bigger booster will help improve "feel" but the MC will actually help braking performance.

Search for Pete Jones' series of write up on brake upgrades, plenty of great info there.

**DVR68U** · 10-12-2008, 10:14 AM

i reckon you should spend your money on your vr6

the amount of money your going to spend on this mk1 would have got you FI for your vr6 lol

**velly_16v_cab** · 10-12-2008, 10:25 AM

get onto ebay and get a mk2 16v master cylinder and servo

makes a massive difference.....

also on another note, see my tips for light upgrade....
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=17509

**DubSteve** · 10-12-2008, 10:38 AM

Thanks guys

Velly I like that idea will definately do it to the cabrio

Jarred thanks dude lol.

Brenton I ain't going to be spending much if anything, the VR will be ready for Nats with FI

I pretty much have everything for the VR, I'm waiting on polished parts so I can only do so much!

**007** · 14-12-2008, 04:50 PM

Sort of on topic....does anyone know whether this rear disc brake kit will fit a 93 Cabrio?

http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Jetta/Brake/429/2

**alex g** · 14-12-2008, 05:38 PM

famous last words

Originally Posted by DubSteve

Brenton I ain't going to be spending much if anything,

welcome steve to the world of lets spend heaps and heaps of cash

**Preen59** · 14-12-2008, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by alex g

famous last words

welcome steve to the world of lets spend heaps and heaps of cash

ahaha yep! I've spent twice the money on the 16v engine in parts and labour than what i paid for the little goof originally! And that's just the engine! And i'm doing most of the work myself!

**Oneofthegreats** · 14-12-2008, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by 007

Sort of on topic....does anyone know whether this rear disc brake kit will fit a 93 Cabrio?

http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Jetta/Brake/429/2

Link doesn't work sorry.

Any mk2,3 (except 5 stud/VR6) rear disc setup will bolt straight on & you will need a pair of scirocco 16V handbrake cables & also a definate must is a pair of Scirocco 16V proportioning valves!

Otherwise the back end will like to lock up & turn you around!