Brake master cylinder

[gavin.starr]

One they are paid for and in my hands I am doing a rear disk conversion onto my polo.

just a question regarding the master cylinder, im currently on my standard one from the 1.3 bready beast, so will i need to upgrade it to accommodate the new callipers on the back or can I still use it, if i do need to upgrade what are the recommended upgrades available

Cheers

Gav

[86C]

Use a master cylinder from whatever car the brakes have come from, then it should be fairly well matched. If not already fitted, you will probably need to fit a rear brake pressure limiting valve too.

[gavin.starr]

The brakes are from a G40, but im also doing a rear disk conversion at the same time too.

Im wondering if the 22.2 mm one of a Passat would be better suited and if so which year of manufacture of passat do I need?

Gav

[ereeiz]

I always find that's a good upgrade for Polo's. I ask for a 1995 Corrado VR6 Non ABS 22.2mm master cylinder. Makes the pedal feel a lot better. Not bought one in a while but they're about £40 from GSF from memory.

[gavin.starr]

One of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Corrado-VR6-Brake-Master-Cylinder-and-Reservoir_W0QQitemZ140516974938QQcategoryZ9889QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7408941541555898886#ht_500wt_1156

Gav

[ereeiz]

If it's as i desvribed then yes
No point buying a 2nd hand one at that price when you can buy a new one for the same money? you could get that and it could fail within 10 miles, with no warranty on it......more importantly could result in death/injury/ broken car

[hayesey]

just buy a new one, they're like £20

[gavin.starr]

Have you got a part/serial number for one so i now im buying the right one.

Is it this one:

http://secure.gsfcarparts.com/shop/basket.asp?make=VW%20WATERCOOLED&model=CORRADO&Category=BRAKE+SYSTEM+(HYDRAULICS)&keywords=

Is there some where else to get one as they come to £46.98 at the check out.

Cheers

Gav

[hayesey]

that link doesnt work, you almost can't buy the wrong one as long as it's for a late 1980s/early 1990s vw and it's the size you want then it'll work.  they came on loads on cars.

maybe my price estimate was a bit out of date though!

[gavin.starr]

Its this part number (652VG0250) on the GSF website. says it for a Corrado on the drop down list and 22.2mm but when you go on the add to order page it calls it up for an Ibiza  does that sound correct.

Gav

[cheys03]

Sounds like GSF's website! So long as the part number matches it should be fine

[ereeiz]

I know it's a little more but there's nothing more disheartening than pushing the middle pedal and not getting the result you want. The seals fail, or flip round or something and provide little/ no stopping power when they go= pooey pants

[hayesey]

they're nearly all the same.  if you buy one for a mk2 golf gti 16v then it's definitely right, that's what I have

[gavin.starr]

they're nearly all the same.  if you buy one for a mk2 golf gti 16v then it's definitely right, that's what I have

Do you have a part number for yours, if not could you check and see if this one is correct on the GSF website.

652VG0250

Cheers

Gav

[hayesey]

No I dont have the part code, I just bought whatever one came up for a mk2 golf gti 16v.