Gangstarr 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Ime just after a bit of advice on converting rear calipers off a rado to ones off a mk4 golf , how easy is it and have many people done it we all know how tempremental rear calipers are for seizing up , only thing that failed mine on last m.o.t lack off effort on handbrake after a bit of wd40 and a bit of tinkering sailed through but sometimes ive parked on steep hills and noticed movement . Is it a good upgrade and how easy is it any advice is appreciated ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-J 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Its a good straightforward upgrade. Not had any trouble with mine at all. Remember the you'll need the braided hoses, available from C and R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gangstarr 0 Posted July 10, 2008 what you reckon a decent price is for a pair ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted July 10, 2008 AFAIK, you can't buy them outright so you'll need to look for a 2nd hand pair. £100+ I'd think but worth checking it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeti 0 Posted July 10, 2008 breakers up near me quoted £50 for a pair of callipers (german recycled on the a5 near leighton buzzard) if that helps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystic Rado 0 Posted July 10, 2008 I got a couple of new ones off eBay for about 40 quid each, I think they might have been reconditioned in reality, but effectively new. Just had a look and if you're quick, here's one for you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 South 0 Posted July 10, 2008 breakers up near me quoted £50 for a pair of callipers (german recycled on the a5 near leighton buzzard) if that helps?A breakers is the way to go, I picked up a set for £40 as that's all I had on me and then I sold by old calipers on the Bay for just over £60. Result :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted July 10, 2008 C&R will sell you brand spanky new ones, but if you've got the time, you might as well buy some junky ones off a scrapper Mk4 and rebuild them yourself. Get yourself a new nipple, calliper repair kit, new pin boots, a wire brush and some calliper paint or Smoothrite. Far cheaper and just as good end result :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gangstarr 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Just won a set on ebay £35 & £7.50 postage off a gti tdi 330247952758 should be sound after a good clean . is there any threads on people that have done this as ime a bit of a novice atm but i get there eventualy . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joinerboy 0 Posted January 6, 2009 im reviving old threads to try and find answers :lol: can i just change the rear calipers on my VR6 for Mk4 golf ones or do they require additional work. is it just a matter of unbolt and bolt new ones on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mort1414 0 Posted January 6, 2009 what are the advantages of a mk4 caliper over the standard one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 7, 2009 i made a whole thread about this, with part numbers, photos and prices. buying them new from VW costs something like £180 iirc you need different rear hoses they bolt onto the standard carrier and use the same slider bolts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 7, 2009 viewtopic.php?f=23&t=72885 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gangstarr 0 Posted June 10, 2010 I just got round to cleaning up my calipers and give them 3 coats of engine laquer .So thats another job to the list got a 4-branch to put on some audi 80 door handles aswell as some suspension & inbetween all that ime prepping it for some paint ........ HPIM0872.JPG[/attachment:zbzfubxq] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
