Damn Brakes... Help me around this issue guys.

[Peter Jones]

Mk2 14x6 Steel wheels will clear those calipers - one of my cars runs that setup.

Otherwise consider widening the original 13's.

Seat 13' alloys might be another option



Pete

[gsand]

thanks alot for the input guys.

I personally would like to widen the original steelies, but I cant find anybody that sells 13x7 barrels, and I'm not willing to pay the price of getting mine banded.


The wheels Ive got my eye on are dragway 4 spokes, gemini fitment (offset 20 or something)

[greasykitchen]

At the risk of hijacking this thread, I have a similar question.

What would be the simplest, most cost effective (as in not too pricey) method of upgrading the brakes on my '76 MK1. I'm due to have the fronts relined soon as the already meagre braking power of the golf is not at its best (I swear my all drum braked beetle stopped better).

I have and want to retain the standard rims, and would prefer not to have to change the wheel hubs? MK2 or GTi callipers?

Finally, gsand where and when around Adelaide might we see your golf?

[Peter Jones]

What would be the simplest, most cost effective (as in not too pricey) method of upgrading the brakes on my '76 MK1. I'm due to have the fronts relined soon as the already meagre braking power of the golf is not at its best (I swear my all drum braked beetle stopped better).

I have and want to retain the standard rims, and would prefer not to have to change the wheel hubs? MK2 or GTi callipers?

Just making it all new again would go a long way. They actually pull up OK if everything is working properly. If it's bigger stoppers you must have this setup works for me.

MK1 GTI Vented Discs and matching calipers
MK3 Rear Discs and Calipers
Scirocco Handbrake cables
Modified MK3 booster and 22mm Master cylinder


I think I've done just about everything possible now, here's some light reading for you.

Cordoba Rear Brakes
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=11719

Disc replacement
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=11723

More brakes
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=11595

Shocks
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=11535

Late Model Booster
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=11689

And one with the lot
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=13857

Pete

[Golf Loon]

You have a bit of time on your hands huh Pete?

Nice reply mate. building the collective knowledgebase.

[Peter Jones]

You have a bit of time on your hands huh Pete?

Yep, stuck lying down recovering from knee surgery this week. Bored as hell and I can't even make it downstairs to play in the garage.

I've read all of e-bay twice and every thread on Vortex now.

Pete

[greasykitchen]

Thanks Pete, I'll have a read.
Cheers

[Water Boy]

I wouldnt bother with the upgrade of the disc brake rear end. IMO

1. 90% of FWD braking is done by the front wheels
2. A drum brake rear end is fight
2. Its design to go fast so you wont have weight over the rear end

But make sure you have a brake proporting valve to stop the rears sending you round in circles when braking hard into a corner.

My 2cents