Rear GTi Calipers? Swap MK4?

ive got a disc conversion on the back!
one of the calipers handbrake spring release thingy is seized, so when you pull the handbrake it doesnt keep the tension! is there any way of relieveing this!


also i got a set of mk5 Audi A3 rear calipers com,lete they fit but the bracket for the handbrake is totally difefrent and hits the filler neck, has anyone got a good set of mk4 golf ones they wanna swap!?

In an old copy of VW Motoring they showed you how to do a conversion on mk2 rear calipers to put a grease nipple on them so as they wouldnt keep ceasing up. I must have it some where, does any one else remeber this?
Mk3's were the next best option as they didnt have problems with ceasing and are direct replacements. Have to admit i have now idea if mk4 items will fit ??? :dontknow:

Have to admit though, after having rear discs on my mk1 for 6 years i found them no better than my drums on my other mk1.

Drum brakes are ok on the golfs,if you want reliability then fit mk3 golf rear wheel cylinders as they are aluminium and dont corrode internally like the cast iron ones and so last alot longer without the dreaded leaks,my diesel and citigolf have alloy cylinders and are fine,same bore size so same pressure acting on the shoes.
Bert

Agree - no need to upgrade the rear - I like the Mk3 alloy cylinder option  

Yep - sounds like a nice little upgrade that one !

i know i know, but its just that i got teh car with the caklipers and discs and i got the mk5 ones off a mate so no cost involved yet!

just want to know if i can swap these mk5 audi ones for some mk4 if anyone knows anyone let me know!