Better brakes for a 87 1.6 cab??

So ive now got my pride n joy.. a 87 1.6 mk1 cabs  8)  and I LOOOOVE it lol.
However i do find the brakes are not really up to much, dont get me wrong there not to bad but id like better… so lads and laddets whats my options??

Kiwi

When were they last serviced and what tasks did you do in the servicing of them?

Ive just got hold of her, this was posted by the last owner:

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=59909&start=10&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Kiwi

Like I say theres nothing wrong with them but i do like a bit of fast road now and again and im used to newer cars atm so im looking for upgrades etc… better discs maybe, pads?? or converting to brakes off other models?? Im an ex E30 nut so golfs and what I can do is all new too me atm.

Kiwi

Sounds like a new MC has been fitted, which means new/fresh brake fluid too, but there's no mention of the rear brakes being inspected. Since the brakes didn't work on ONE wheel though, it doesn't sound like a master cylinder issue to start with, more like a seized brake compensator or air trapped in the fluid. if TWO (diagonally opposite) brakes were not operating, then this would definitely point to some kind of master cylinder (or bleeding) issue.

So, now that the MC is replaced, its still possible its a seized rear compensator or poor condition/dusty/dirty brake drums and shoes. Good workshop technique should have detected that the brake compensator was seized if that was the case, during the bleeding, but then they also didn't look at the rears?

So there's 2 places to look at initially.

ok cool well ive got a few wee jobs to do on her at the weekend so ill get into the drums and check/clean them out and see if i get any improvement.
Cheers paul!

kiwi