Daveproyoyoyo 10 Posted October 31, 2017 I am planning on replacing the rear beam this weekend and have a couple of questions. 1) I’d like to replace my flexi hoses with braided ones, as much so that they all match as give a performance increase. Do Goodridge make a set for the rear beam? 2) I’ve read that disturbing the mounting bracket will put out the alignment. If that happens, is it something a tyre fitters with laser alignment can do or is it more specialist? 3) planning on installing Eibach Arbs at the same Time. Does anyone know a walkthrough for this as Eibach were pretty lacking when it came to instructions. I’ve read that you must get it the correct way up and it’s not easy given that the writing may or may not be upside down... fun fun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vw rule 19 Posted October 31, 2017 Hello there, just sent you a PM as regards to some info. Hope it helps Si Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 30 Posted October 31, 2017 Yes, there are braided hoses for both the MKII and the later callipers. The rear alignment is not adjustable, so provided you have decent bushes in the new ones you will be ok. You might find your brake compensator valve is sticky or won't come off easily so budget for a replacement if needed. Can't help with the ARBs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted October 31, 2017 You can muck up the alignment when removing the brackets as the holes are slotted. I managed to mark the position of them, although it will be quite obvious when refitting as there will be an outline left in the underseal etc I tried a rear ARB and didn't think much to it so removed it, just seems to add unnecessary weight imo. Car didn't really feel remarkably different and it ended up causing more hassle making sure its all fitted properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simeon 0 Posted October 31, 2017 You can muck up the alignment when removing the brackets as the holes are slotted. As above, you shouldn't need to remove the beam brackets though, unless you want to refubish them or deal with rust underneath. If you plan on removing them to tart them up I wouldn't bother as you can indeed mess up the alignment if they don't go back in the same place. Any garage with proper 4wheel laser alignment kit can adjust the rear for you, but 99.9% won't want to mess with it and will pedal the 'it's not adjustable' rubbish. I tried a rear ARB and didn't think much to it so removed it, just seems to add unnecessary weight imo. Car didn't really feel remarkably different and it ended up causing more hassle making sure its all fitted properly Rear ARBs make a big difference to the handling, improving it massively in my opinion. They are a piece of **** to fit on the rear and I've never noticed that you can fit them the wrong way up - this is only a problem on the front. They utilise a longer bolt (supplied in kit) that goes through the bottom of the strut and then two clamps around the beam with poly bushes - where these clamps go is not overly important, just spaced evenly. You'll work it out in 2 mins when you offer it up :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JEZR 10 Posted November 1, 2017 Without doubt, when you’ve done, get the whole thing laser aligned. I know one of the lads at Kwik Fit who did it for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
