13" alloys - what calipers can be used?

I want to run 13" alloys on my mk1 gti, what brake options have I got to improve them?


Saw a mk1 running audi calipers complete with 239mm discs, thought audi calipers and discs ran 256mm ??

What caliper options do I have? going to be about 200bhp so wanna make sure I can stop

any help / info appreciated.

Try the search facilty above ……loads of info on brakes

Like http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4004&highlight=brakes


Cheers………..

I have done a search before, but havent found what im looking for, im intrested in finding out what other calipers can be used with 239mm discs

Theres a mk1 golf in vw golf+ magazine (jan 2006)     that is running audi calipers with 239mm discs, Is anyone else running this setup? or knows anythhing about it?

cheers

Tells you in the mag , he's using Audi 80 calipers with 239 disks

These will be from an Audi 80 of 1981 to 1986 ish

Disks and Calipers are same part numbers according to an old GSF book as the Golf GTI Mk1 so same thing , looks good in a magazine i guess  :dontknow:  

If you need to run 13" wheels go the bigger master cylinder and larger servo route , i have and am impressed with the brakes now on my MK1 .
Cheap to do , please look at my last post on the link above as it gives all the details .

Cheers ……….

Al-MK1
on here posted this and is using 239mm bits with…..

'I have Zimmermann drilled discs and Pagid Fast Road Pads and they are very good. Don't really need to be warmed up much like people say and bite really well. Not had any fade yet!'

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.


I go the route you say then, been looking for ages for audi calpiers to! I guess a set of braided hoses will also help.

Yeah braided hoses always help as it lessens brake pipe flex.. so gives you a much firmer feeling pedal. Goodridge or other suppliers should be able to sort you out for about ?45 at a guess?

 There`s also the 6 line brake option, but this is if ure running rear discs.