dukest 0 Posted March 2, 2011 you need mk2->mk4 conversion hoses too, goodridge do them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryc 0 Posted March 2, 2011 Ordered them already! I've got brembo discs, vr6 pads, mk4 callipers, dust seals, mk4 handbrake cable, mk4 clips, vr6 wheel bearing kits, goodridge conversion hose... Think thats the lot, was only going to change the rear discs then things escalated... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted March 2, 2011 not had 1 problem with my brakes since replacing them, before that i had funny noises and every so often a caliper woudl seize etc expensive time, but worth it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryc 0 Posted March 3, 2011 Any idea on where i can find a guide to replacing with mk4 hand brake cable and callipers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted April 6, 2011 hi, not had my corrado vr6 {93} long got around to checking my front disc size today as i had the wheel off and to my surprise it already has bigger front discs! they seem to measure 290mm though?{145mm to center} this right? suerly it must be 288mm? also would mk4 1.8t discs fit ok? there 288mm,http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLF-MK4-1-8-T-AUDI-A3-1-8T-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-PADS-C351-/190307092326?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c4f2fc766 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beastie4126 0 Posted April 6, 2011 They should be 288mm discs. The MK4 disc's are probably too shallow and will foul the hangers so you will need MK3 VR or late GTi discs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted April 6, 2011 yea maybe my tape measures lieing to me? 288's will defo work though so i'll get some anyway, cheers.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dude VR6 0 Posted April 6, 2011 Should also put some info about 312mm brakes, as you can use the same calipers as long as your wheels are big enough. The only thing I know about this is that you require a spacer and carriers, pads and calipers are the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toledo 0 Posted May 9, 2011 Hi guys Can anyone comment if calipers from a 98 passat with part numbers 8E0 615 423 / 424 will fit onto existing carriers of my Rado VR6 ? Oddly the handbrake springs are external like the dreaded Rado ones but i've not heard of passats suffering the seizure problems. Does anyone have a cheap / good source of the SKF bearings , i read part numbers from another thread but can't find them otherwise and the stealers want a king's ransom for them ! Any help greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toledo 0 Posted July 12, 2011 Hi guys Can anyone comment if calipers from a 98 passat with part numbers 8E0 615 423 / 424 will fit onto existing carriers of my Rado VR6 ? Oddly the handbrake springs are external like the dreaded Rado ones but i've not heard of passats suffering the seizure problems. Does anyone have a cheap / good source of the SKF bearings , i read part numbers from another thread but can't find them otherwise and the stealers want a king's ransom for them ! Any help greatly appreciated. Right i can now answer my own question, NO as the flexible hose connection fouls the axle as it is in the middle of the caliper rather than towards the top as on the Rado . Oh well a pair of Mk4 golf calipers are now on their way to me, only problem now is that i can't seem to find a goodridge kit that serves my 288mm fronts and mk4 rears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted September 17, 2011 you also need the copper washers for a proper seal of the banjo end of the front hoses on the calipers - i learnt this to my cost today :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted September 18, 2011 Had a bit of an alarming incident today (ABS inop, damp road, didn't spot a junction ahead, going too fast, powerslide all the way over. Luckily nothing coming! :help:) so after a quick change of underwear I'm going to sort the brakes out next! It's a VR6, I'm pretty sure the front disks are standard 280mm and the rears are the tiny normal ones. If I fit 288/312s to the front can I reuse my old calipers and disks on the rear, or do I have to do all four? I need a rear wheel bearing doing anyway so I might as well get it all sorted at the same time... Cheers, Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted September 18, 2011 Are you asking if you can use your 280's front discs and calipers on the back? No is the answer. Rears incorporate the bearings etc and the calipers are completely different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks, that was what I was wondering. I'd better get saving! Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanVr6 0 Posted September 19, 2011 Had a bit of an alarming incident today (ABS inop, damp road, didn't spot a junction ahead, going too fast, powerslide all the way over. Luckily nothing coming! :help:) so after a quick change of underwear I'm going to sort the brakes out next! It's a VR6, I'm pretty sure the front disks are standard 280mm and the rears are the tiny normal ones. If I fit 288/312s to the front can I reuse my old calipers and disks on the rear, or do I have to do all four? I need a rear wheel bearing doing anyway so I might as well get it all sorted at the same time... Cheers, Stone Scary stuff, I had a similar experience when bombing it dwn a country lane outside STEALTH in Southam! Brakes are whack! Need to upgrade myself, I was looking at the 312 personally, or even better? Porsche brakes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 19, 2011 I've personally never found the 288mm brakes I have fitted to my VR6 lacking in any way - they're pretty heavy duty and I think if you're struggling to keep the car on the road with those brakes on, you're simply pushing too hard on public roads! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 19, 2011 Just to confirm, they're talking about the 280s Jim, which really are dire brakes. The Germans do seem to like their candles for headlights and Ryvitas for brake pads. As you say though, the 288s are fine for most situations. A bit dead for the first inch of travel or so but loads more powerful than the 280s. My Tourer manages to squeeze 302mm brakes behind 15s, so next time the wheel is off I'll see how they did it and see if it's possible to retrofit them to a C. For a 1650kg car, it stops really well on those! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 19, 2011 Just to confirm, they're talking about the 280s Jim, which really are dire brakes. The Germans do seem to like their candles for headlights and Ryvitas for brake pads. Aye mate - I was just pitching in and suggesting that 288's are probably a more than adequate upgrade for most folks - certainly those only running a N/A VR :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted September 19, 2011 i thought the goodridge hoses came with the washers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted September 19, 2011 Really the 280s are fine if you can plan ahead, they're just pants at emergency manouevres which is arguably the only time you really want them! A particular bugbear is motorway drivers who pull into your stopping distance at speed and then brake hard, had a couple of near-misses like that. You don't need the horribly twitchy things that are in fashion at the moment but it would be nice for them not to struggle so much. On the bright side my disks aren't rusty any more :bonk: Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeyboswell 0 Posted March 19, 2012 Thinking of taking advantage of the opie oils discount on ferodo brakes. Are these the right discs for the front 288 upgrade?: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/showproduct.aspx?ProductID=70132&SEName=ferodo-brake-discs-reference-ddf706-front-axle-vented Anyone recommend ferodo discs or pads? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted April 15, 2012 Im looking at doing the mk4 rear conversion some point this year and although you they fit straight on with out the need of calipers and using the original discs. Dont the mk4 rears use 232mm or 256mm discs? and can these be used on the rears as well as the calipers? Also what extra would be needed to make thee fit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swampy 0 Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Im looking at doing the mk4 rear conversion some point this year and although you they fit straight on with out the need of calipers and using the original discs. Dont the mk4 rears use 232mm or 256mm discs? and can these be used on the rears as well as the calipers? Also what extra would be needed to make thee fit? is the brake lines you need, custom made and only available from that supplier via me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330717884408?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 ON EBAY Edited April 16, 2012 by swampy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted April 17, 2012 Nice one, ill book mark these for when I start collecting my bit. Anything else needed to use the bigger discs on the back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volksworld13 0 Posted June 1, 2012 Will the skoda fabia vrs 288mm calliper/carriers fit on my vr6 ok.just wondering if they are suitable.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
