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VW Heritage didn't supply the correct bolts in their conversion kit. They are hilariously incorrect, 4 enormous bolts which I assume were intended for mounting the carriers to the hub and 4 tiny bolts for the carriers to calipers. I ended up purchasing the bolts designed for the mk4 calipers and carriers but that also caused issues.
There is no way to fasten the hub to carrier bolts without modifying the end of the axle to create clearance, also the bolts are far too long so need cutting down. Is there some alternative bolts that are better or is this just the way it is?
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Far too short
.Has anyone run in to this issue and could let me know the correct one to get for the Mk4 Golf 226mm calipers as it's going to rub big time.
This is the part number of the handbrake cable that was supplied
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Carl Jones said
What Tyre's pal? 195x45x15? What rim width on back?
Yes thats right 195 x 45 x 15 Toyo Proxes T1R
The Atiwe rim width is 7 inches.
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I re checked the VW Heritage listing and they suggest getting custom length ones from C & R Enterprises which are compatible with mk3 and mk4 Golf calipers.
Just bought some but boy they were expensive. This is the link to help anyone in the future: https://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/shop/conversion-handbrake-cables-pair.html
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I need to know more about this….
Where did you get it from please? I’ve recently re-wrapped my exhaust and changed the boot but could do with some heat protection.
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Mike 16vG60 said
Hi Rich,
I need to know more about this….
Where did you get it from please? I’ve recently re-wrapped my exhaust and changed the boot but could do with some heat protection.
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No problem Mike,
Here is the link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-Golf-Shield-Protector-for-Steering-Rack-UJ-Boot-/333317881927
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I should get commission on sales ha ha 
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Mk1_Golf_Chriz said
Handbrake cables, right this ones been on my mind for awhile and decided like most people to try out the scirocco 16v cables, but because I have the mk4 rear brake setup they literally just don't fit under the car well. The cable length is actually fine and sit where they need to by the handbrake, but would have sat far too close the exhaust for my liking. Some guy mentioned on my instagram post to try Mk2 Golf cables to which I had much better success. I had to bring the outa sleeving back abit for the actual cable to reach the handbrake, but they work an absolute treat. They now sit in the actually space's that the handbrake cable is meant to go, sit around the rear beam and slot into the floor holes perfectly.
Length comparison between scirocco 16v cable (bottom) vs standard Mk2 Cable (top)
Scirocco cable fits fine at the handbrake lever but sat far too close to the exhaust and under the rear beam rather than around it. The Mk2 cable sat much better under the car but didnt reach the lever arm.
So pulled the cap off the Mk2 handbrake cable and cut the sleeving down and then put the cap back over the sleeve and crimped it down.
The difference between standard Mk2 cable and the cut down mk2 version.
This is a rocco and cut down mk2 cable now sit perfectly from each other.
And how the Mk2 cables now sit around the rear beam rather than under it, with loads of clearance from the exhaust.
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Mike 16vG60 said
Early Xmas present to myself :-) Thanks, have ordered one.
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Sent out today
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Rich. said
I found someone on ebay that made a one off batch of R32 expansion tanks similar to the 12v version Eurowise and other companies produce. Was really lucky to find it
Ahh man, this is exactly what I need on the Mk2, don't suppose you have the sellers name at all?
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Yeah no problem https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/junioro2519Chris Quick said
Ahh man, this is exactly what I need on the Mk2, don't suppose you have the sellers name at all?Rich. said
I found someone on ebay that made a one off batch of R32 expansion tanks similar to the 12v version Eurowise and other companies produce. Was really lucky to find it
Thanks for the guide on the handbrake cables, I already ordered up the C & R ones though but that is really useful to know in the future.
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Back to sanding again. Almost there now, I want to get everything perfect so spending the time to get all the awkward nooks and crannies (which there are plenty of in the engine bay).
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Im guessing you will mount both sway bars ? I read somewhere that the front one doesn't help that much, specially not with that big engine in front. ? The rear one though should be like a world in difference..
How big is the rear one in diameter ?
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Hummel said
Looking good as always..
Im guessing you will mount both sway bars ? I read somewhere that the front one doesn't help that much, specially not with that big engine in front. ? The rear one though should be like a world in difference..
How big is the rear one in diameter ?
Hi chap,
The rear is 25mm in diameter. Front one is 21mm. As mine never had them I'm sure it will make a tiny difference
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Could be found to start with the rear one only on yours and then try to fit the front one to see if there is a difference.. I would like to leave the front without, mostly for the weight on the front axel.
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