mk1 golf brakes

just in the middle of converting my friends mk1 to a 16v.the car itself was a 1.3 originally what id like to know is can i just run a 16v m/c and servo?is there anything i need to do this or run this set up?i know the rear beam doesnt have a compensator but someone has previously converted it to have rear disc/caliper set up.would this cause any issues?any help appreciated

I'd be very concerned with that setup:

1.3 front brakes if still original - non vented diskand probably not up to the job of a 16v.

Disk brakes on the back with no balance or compensator is a real lock up and skid risk!!!

In a nutshell - weak brakes at the front and overly strong brakes at the back

Cheers

Rich

it has the gti set up at the front the 239mm vented ones its been fully converted to gti set up brakes just the rear axle doesnt have a compensator.id like to know the thing for me to do....do i fit a gti rear axle with compensator or is there any other way?cheers

I have the Scirocco limiting valves at the M/C. Mine is very light at the back and I have no issues with it locking up.

whats that then mate?bit new to all the mk1 stuff

does anyone have any of the scirocco limiting valves for sale?

Just look on ebay. There's a few Scirocco's being broken.

had a look and couldnt find any.anyone on here got any for sale?cheers

I wouldn't even bother with rear limiting valves, I don't think they'll do enough to bring the brake balance to where it should be. My advice? Look at fitting a rear compensator and adjusting it properly, and also convert back to drums at the rear.

you reckon?it doesnt have a gti rear beam though.dont you need that for the compensator set up?

mk1tub said

you reckon?it doesnt have a gti rear beam though.dont you need that for the compensator set up?

Not really, you can bolt on the little bracket to the end of the beam.

ah right i didnt know that.where can i get all the bits for that though?ive rung round a load of breakers but there just doesnt seem to be anything!would i be able to run a 16v without a fuel accumulator?its got the gti tank and gti pump

ive got polo gti rear discs on mine with a pedal box and adjustable brake bias - as soon as you adjust the brake bias towards the rear it starts locking up the rears i would say discs on the back of a mk1 are overkill

hmmm might have to get the drums set up then.just lad went out and bought all new discs and pads etc for it haha.the saying is right want a gti buy a gti

just you see and read of loads of people doing the rear disc set up and no problems?!

mk1tub said

just you see and read of loads of people doing the rear disc set up and no problems?!

Links please.

maybe there isnt links as such but ive read of quite a few people doing this as a so called 'upgrade'.i just want to know whats best and the best way to do it.id like to return it all back to standard set up but there doesnt seem to be many mk1 golf gti's being broken or maybe  im looking in the wrong place?!

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=17746