Timbo 0 Posted January 8, 2013 Is 1H0 609 721E the right hand brake cable to go for? I remember when I was putting my MK4 calipers on a few years ago thinking that my existing cables didn't mate to the new calipers very well. It seems like the calipers expect a ball end but the existing cable had a small cylindrical end. Incidentally I think the part numbers quoted in this thread may be wrong. It's 721E as far as I can tell, not 712E. ---------- Post added at 8:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 7:16 PM ---------- Looking at these pages I can't help thinking 721A is probably a better fit: http://www.autocarspare.com/catalog/brake-cable/1h0609721a.html http://www.autocarspare.com/catalog/brake-cable/1h0609721e.html Especially when you compare it to what MK4 Golfs seem to use: http://www.autocarspare.com/catalog/brake-cable/1j0609721ac.html It's possible I'm over thinking this ;). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
science 0 Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) That's interesting! I've had ball ended cables, since before I swapped to mk4 calipers, I just thought they weren't available anymore. I can't find any that fit for the mk4 calipers as all replacements I can find have bar ends. On my late vr the brake cables are 20mm different in length when compared to the early vr, shorter I think? I'll give 1H0 609 721 A a try, thanks! Edited January 8, 2013 by science Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted January 8, 2013 Interesting stuff.... I'm just about to do the mk4 rear conversion...... do the orig vr handbrake cables work with the mk4 calliper's or are they the wrong length then ???? I assume the cylindrical cable end fits into the calliper handbrake lever but ideally needs a ball end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted January 8, 2013 Original handbrake cable fits mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo 0 Posted January 8, 2013 Yeah the cylindrical ones work, I just reckon the ball end ones will work better. Since I need new cables, I might as well go for the best option... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
science 0 Posted January 8, 2013 The cylindrical ones (pagid) don't work with my mk4 callipers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HummuH 10 Posted January 13, 2013 Guys, can anyone clarify what other parts are needed to run this conversion with 286mm discs rather than the std 226mm discs? Is it possible? The 286mm discs are listed as std size for a Golf IV 2.0 TD GT. Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 13, 2013 Guys, can anyone clarify what other parts are needed to run this conversion with 286mm discs rather than the std 226mm discs? Is it possible? The 286mm discs are listed as std size for a Golf IV 2.0 TD GT. Cheers. If it was possible,we all would of done it ! So that's a no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HummuH 10 Posted January 13, 2013 If it was possible,we all would of done it ! So that's a no Cheers. Looks like Eurospec Sport offer a kit for upgrading 226mm to 280mm 4x100 using the std calipers (so would assume MkIV calipers could work also). Kit is appx. £275 before and taxes and shipping and includes discs, bearings, hubs, carriers etc. Might give that a shot and see how it goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 13, 2013 That's what I've got Don't use their bearings, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HummuH 10 Posted January 13, 2013 That's what I've got Don't use their bearings, Thanks. Take it OEM bearings fit fine? Any comments on the quality of the discs? I intend to use them for track work. What calipers are you using? Ta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 13, 2013 Quality is spot on,oem bearings are a straight fit,and last a lot longer then the ones supplied.Mine are Mk4 callipers,but I had to "shave" the fins to get them under 15" wheels. You will notice a lot better rear braking with them fitted. If you wanted more rear braking,16vG60(John at JMR) on here does a rear 280 vented conversion,not DIY, I think it's a minimum 16" wheel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HummuH 10 Posted January 13, 2013 Brilliant, thanks. I'm running 16" to fit the 310mm Wilwoods up front so might work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Can any one point me in the right direction..... going to convert to Mk4 rear Calipers on the VR and looking for a set either new or reconditioned. I spotted these on ebay.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360583586859?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 They suggest they fit and the part number is correct apart from the end letter being "A" on the part number does this matter as I've read I need part numbers IJ0615423 D or G / 1J0615424 D or F or H (prefix different), what draw my attention to these as they look like the handbrake lever gap is smaller where the cable slots in. Or would you buy a set of TRW calipers from VWspares. which have the correct prefix after the part number... http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1588 http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1589 thanks for any advice. I assume all these options will fit the rear of my corrado, don't want to spend money on the wrong calipers.... Edited February 27, 2013 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo 0 Posted May 14, 2013 Having replaced my hand brake cables today, I can confirm that 1H0 609 721A is the right one to go for. Unfortunately it's obsolete from the dealer but ECP number 108440798 is an apparently equivalent pattern part. It has some plastic bits where the genuine one would have had metal, but at least it won't rust! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
science 0 Posted May 14, 2013 Having replaced my hand brake cables today, I can confirm that 1H0 609 721A is the right one to go for. Unfortunately it's obsolete from the dealer but ECP number 108440798 is an apparently equivalent pattern part. It has some plastic bits where the genuine one would have had metal, but at least it won't rust! Does it have the round ball or cylindrical bar end? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo 0 Posted May 14, 2013 Does it have the round ball or cylindrical bar end? It has a ball end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
science 0 Posted May 17, 2013 It has a ball end. Great! Thanks, I've been looking for these for ages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper101 10 Posted May 26, 2013 Was trying to follow along th thread Can someone please recap what all parts that are needed, part numbers would be helpful to convert the 95 Corrado rear brakes to the Mk4. Do the rotors need to be changed? I want to put on slotted and drilled rotors. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted May 26, 2013 Was trying to follow along th thread Can someone please recap what all parts that are needed, part numbers would be helpful to convert the 95 Corrado rear brakes to the Mk4. Do the rotors need to be changed? I want to put on slotted and drilled rotors. Thanks Rotors,carriers stay Corrado ! You only change calipers and hoses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper101 10 Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks Dragon Green for the reply Which hoses get used MK4? Which year MK4 Calipers should I search out? Do Differents years offer different versions or are they all the same? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 6 Posted May 27, 2013 Has anyone looked at Passat b5 hoses, I'm sure I broke a Passat a few years back and remember the hoses being the same as the mk4 to corrado goodridge hoses. Would be a cheaper option if not converting the rest of the hoses to braided Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted June 23, 2013 How do I get the handbrake cable out of the metal part so I can re-attach to the ones on my mk 4 rears Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted June 23, 2013 Just man up and pull! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted June 23, 2013 OK will give it a try. Didn't want to mess anything up as car is in bits. ---------- Post added at 3:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 2:19 PM ---------- Def a not moving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
