Brake upgrade for Golf MK2

[ljoaquinl]

Ahh, I see, you must have a standard (CL?) MK2.
I wouldn't be able to say who's selling bumpers atm, I don't know.

But have a look here for interests sake,
GermanAutoParts.com

Have a snoop around ebay UK or USA for those brake parts too.

my MK2 came from JAPAN the badge at the back says CLI i think its next to the GTI (from what I have researched). there are some importers of VW parts here in the Philippines but theyre really pricey compared to ordering it online. as much as possible I am trying to buy brand new parts for my MK2. I just hope Ill be able to find parts with cheap shipping cost. Ill post pics of my MK2 as soon I get them.

Thanks man!

[AusScare]

I'm saving the pennies to do what Jarred suggested, use the 256mm disc/hub set up off a MK3 GL (2.0).

That's what I've done to my mk2. Mk3 GL front setup, so now I have slotted discs all round with Redstuff pads.

Haven't worn them in yet, but looking forward to seeing how it pulls up.

[hamza]

Do any of you have recommendations on what brand discs to go with? GAP only has the stock and zimmerman kit. I have had a look at ECS tuning and their looks the best by far but are out of stock on the sliooted and drilled. There seems to be a pile of different brand discs on ebay.uk but dont know what to trust.

[russ83]

280mm discs with vr6 calipers and mk3 hubs

[hamza]

Theres a vento at the local self serve wrecker, are the front brakes the same as mk3 GL? also what is required to change the booster to fix the pedal feel after upgrading to 256mm?

i plan to visit the wrecker tomorrow morning so any help is much appreciated.

cheers

[Jarred]

Thanks for posting Russ, Hows it stop with the 280s?

shouldn't need to grab the booster at all, the vento brakes will be the same as a GL.

[hamza]

shouldn't need to grab the booster at all, the vento brakes will be the same as a GL.

So what do i need to upgrade on my mk2 as its currently running stock brakes, to eliminate the pedal feel i have see pople mention.

I already have the hubs, pistons/carriers and discs.

cheers

[ryana89]

A larger master cylinder (can't remember the exact size) but I think they were used on raddo's and 16V's (?)

[ozgti]

I'm running Corrado calipers on 16v hubs with a 280mm disc with room for 288mm discs. Might be for sale if/when I can get the 4 pots working and in.

[Stiggy_21]

16v MC is about 22mm..
as far as i know, upgrading to 280mm brakes you need a 22mm MC.

i think that size was also in audi 90/100's???