Brakes for a mk1

[Brisben]

Hi guys

Just wondering what kind of brake options are for a mk1.

A car I purchased is a mk1 cabrio gti, it seems to be a import. I just want to know what there is out there to make that brakes a little better than what they already are.

Cheers Steve

The cabbie brakes are OK compared to the old GLS or old GTI models.

Mine felt spongy and weak, just check the rear drums are adjusted up well and then bleed your system, it will make a lot of difference. If you want a little more of a firm peddle put braided hoses on.

You can do the mark2 conversion, but hard to find and not worth the effort as the later mark1's have decent brakes you just need to set them up right.

[Oneofthegreats]

ive got some mk1 gti brakes for sale if your keen
these ones come with non ventilated rotors.
makes a huge difference over standard.
pm if interested
cheers
mike

Is that a typo?

Mk1 GTI brakes are ventilated! 239x20mm

The cabbie brakes are OK compared to the old GLS or old GTI models.

Don't how the cabbie brakes are ok compared to the old GTI model's!

They are the same brakes as a Mk1 GTI! haha

All the part #'s are the same right down to the master cyl's & booster's!

[mikinoz]

ive got some mk1 gti brakes for sale if your keen
these ones come with non ventilated rotors.
makes a huge difference over standard.
pm if interested
cheers
mike

Is this calipers and discs?

PM me a price if you can - I'm interested.

[Oneofthegreats]

Is this calipers and discs?

PM me a price if you can - I'm interested.

Just double check what brakes they are first.

If there solid disc's as stated, there not GTI.

[mikinoz]

Just double check what brakes they are first.

If there solid disc's as stated, there not GTI.

Good point.

[mollins]

Hey guys,

They are 239mm rotors and calipers to suit. The discs however are solid.
They are exactly the same calipers as the brakes on my other mk1 which have ventilated rotors.
They are still an improvement over the stockies!

I have edited out the GTI claims... Thanks for the correction guys!

mike

[Brisben]

I



Don't how the cabbie brakes are ok compared to the old GTI model's!

They are the same brakes as a Mk1 GTI! haha

All the part #'s are the same right down to the master cyl's & booster's!

Well I believe the Cabbies especially the newer ones have mark 2 servo and master cylinder on them, whereas the older ones have mark 1. Am I wrong ?

I have owned several of both and the GTI does seem to have crap brakes! You would think because it is lighter the hardtop would stop quicker.

This is just in my experience, the point being the cabbie brakes are OK, if set up right.

[Golf Loon]

Late model Mk1 Cabrios have the same brakes and servo as Mk1 Golf GTIs

These are different to those on standard Aussie M1s. The booster is bigger, the master is different and the brakes are vented on the GTI.

Crap brakes on a GTI is usually linkage adjustment, or normal wear and tear. I`d check pads, linings, flush the fluid and adjust the linkage bar.

[Brisben]

Late model Mk1 Cabrios have the same brakes and servo as Mk1 Golf GTIs

These are different to those on standard Aussie M1s. The booster is bigger, the master is different and the brakes are vented on the GTI.

Crap brakes on a GTI is usually linkage adjustment, or normal wear and tear. I`d check pads, linings, flush the fluid and adjust the linkage bar.

You the man Loon !