Mk2 brake upgrade options

DaBigGinger · April 01, 2014, 08:50:02 PM

If you want to go with a servo setup, I had a Lockheed remote servo fitted to my Mk2 G40 conversion around 10 years ago. I couldn't tell you much about it as I didn't fit it, but a little search online shows a few people selling them on eBay for sensible money...

ian · April 01, 2014, 09:03:31 PM

I got a set of Mk2 gti 16v calipers for £12.50 delivered, what adaptors would I need to fit them to my 91 Gt breadvan?
Ian

runforrestrun · April 01, 2014, 09:23:42 PM

Are they stamped VWII? If so, you can use the Polo carriers you have already got.

If they are stamped Girling 54 then you will either need the early Audi carriers, or use the later carriers with the aforementioned adapters.

ian · April 02, 2014, 03:41:01 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141195543007?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Are these the adaptors you mean?

Ian

ian · April 04, 2014, 04:56:21 AM

Help please, I don't want to order them if there not the adaptors you mean.

JoeH · April 04, 2014, 10:25:54 PM

Quote from: ian on April 04, 2014, 04:56:21 AM
Help please, I don't want to order them if there not the adaptors you mean.

Good question, I'd be interested to hear...?
Because earlier this threads says you could just bolt 256 calipers (veedub90) ,so yes they would be suitable, but the advert specifically says 280 calipers, so no they wouldn't be suitable.
There are some similar on amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brake-Conversion-Brackets-Calipers-BR0016/dp/B00HKEDP7O

ian · April 06, 2014, 03:48:45 PM

If the caliper carrier mounting points are the same it should work in theory?

mark_crox · April 07, 2014, 10:17:53 PM

Quote from: dabigginger on April 01, 2014, 08:50:02 PM
If you want to go with a servo setup, I had a Lockheed remote servo fitted to my Mk2 G40 conversion around 10 years ago. I couldn't tell you much about it as I didn't fit it, but a little search online shows a few people selling them on eBay for sensible money...

I've looked at these but I didn't like that it basically turned it into a single line brake system so removed the diagonal setup.

grungeisdead · April 08, 2014, 12:43:04 PM

Quote from: ian on April 06, 2014, 03:48:45 PM
If the caliper carrier mounting points are the same it should work in theory?

No, you will end up spacing the caliper out too far, so your pad will not be in full contact with the disc

grungeisdead · April 08, 2014, 12:45:12 PM

check out these two FAQ threads over on ClubPolo for info on alternative 256mm setups.

http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=104557

http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=189891

FYI, you can also fit Volvo 4 pots

ian · April 08, 2014, 03:10:26 PM

The problem seems to be getting hold of the Audi carriers, without them are my girling 54 calipers useless?
Ian

Tonyxxx86c · February 22, 2015, 05:54:30 PM

Astra Gsi with 280 mm carrier and caliper fit in g40?

Matty! · March 02, 2015, 09:30:26 PM

Reviving this slightly...

Do the Wilwoods (256) fit behind 14" BBS RA's? Also would the master cylinder need changing at all? It has a 22mm one on already.