GTI brakes

Hi,

I'm in the process of fitting GTI front brakes to my 1.1. I thought i had all of the bits, new calipers, pads and discs! The problem is that the calipers do not appear to fit. I was told that it was suppost to be a straight swap!!  :roll:  Am i missing a caliper carrier, or something similar? My MK1s in bits atm, so fast responce would be brilliant!!

Thanks Guys

James Flashman

Yes you need the carrier brackets for the MkII caliper - the 1.1/1.3 uses a floating caliper that bolts directly to the knuckle.

Thanks for the reply,

Can i find this bracket on ANY mk2 golf? or is it just the driver? I just phoned up gsf and they said its a Main dealer part! Sounds expencive!!

 

I mite have to phone up the scrapie!

Cheers James

Try Rich (crazyquiff) on the link to the left. Should be available on any post-'78 Mk1 big block

For info, this bracket is no longer available from VW or any of the parts suppliers (ECP or GSF). So you'd need to rely on breakers for this one, I think.

You may find more info here

The Mk1 Golf Owners Club

Cheers……….

cheers for the info guys,

i'm going to ask around for them. So which cars will they be on? Mk1 GTIs, MK2s? & do i need extra bolts too?

I have just removed my calipers and carriers off my mk1 as I fitted the bigger 256mm versions.

Give me a PM and I'll sort you out a price ok fella.  

Cheers for the offer Laughingboy, But I?ve already got most of the bits now!

I tried Rich (crazyquiff) and he sorted me out with the Carrier brackets.

Only thing I?m missing is a set of 'Guide Bolts' to fit the Calipers onto the Caliper Mounts!

Thanks for the help Guys

 Regards James  

what parts did you use to fit the 256mm brakes laughing boy?

i used the brakes off a scirocco gt2 to do the same upgrade but havent foind much difference so im just bout to upgrade my servo and master cylinder from the 1.1 to the mk2 16v ones

is this a straight swap too