Mk1 rear disc brake problem

[Memphis]

Thanks a bunch guys, I will have a look 2moz.
One more newbie Q, Dont the mk1 brake lines cross over from front to back, i.e. two lines, one from front right to rear left and visa versa?. If this is the case, will installing the 16v proportioning valves at the master cyl be as effective as a wilwood valve at each rear disc?

[Peter Jones]

Mk1s are diagonally split from the master cylinder. Each of the wheels is fed directly from the master cylinder so you can put the valves on either the master cylinder end or down the back somewhere.

It's illegal to put the valves in the cabin on a street car.

If it were me I'd mount them in the engine bay rather than on the suspension.


Pete

[Memphis]

Great Thanks, I will do that.
So if I can't source 16v ones should I be putting aftermarket adjustable ones directly on the master cyl. Also which ones sould be the rear lines?

[Peter Jones]

Great Thanks, I will do that.
So if I can't source 16v ones should I be putting aftermarket adjustable ones directly on the master cyl. Also which ones sould be the rear lines?

Just trace the lines from the front wheels, the other two are the rear ones.

Pete

[Valver.]

The crossed over brakelines on the master cylinder are in case the cylinder fails at one end according to a very old book I've got somewhere. I still have a few sets of Scirocco proportioning valves somewhere if you need any.

[Memphis]

This is the current setup

If your valves are compatible valver (hehe ) Should do the trick nicely!

[Oneofthegreats]

If you've got a rear disc conversion, I'd be highly recommending a 22mm 16v master cyl. & booster conversion.

You'll never look back.

[Memphis]

I think that will be my best option, just a clean swap to the 16v setup. Thanks golfworx, now where’s that Ed