Brakes found on ebay, Opinions?

[henryg]

Im after a set of GTi brakes for my MK1, but do you guys think these would be risky?

I have no concerns about getting my hands dirty pulling them apart or rebuilding them, just I have limited tools.

I have asked the seller what diameter they are, but can any of you tell if they would be suitable to fit under 13" alloys?

Any help much appreciated.

Henry

[Jace]

They would be 239mm, and yes they will fit inside a standard 13" steel wheel.

[Preen59]

The sheet metal disc shroud is touch-and-go on a 13 inch steelie, but yeah they'll fit.

[henryg]

Cheers IH8

So fitment is ok, what about condition? I know you are looking at the same photos as I am, but I'm just after a second opinion. I don't want to miss something obvious.

[Jace]

You'd have to check the thickness more than anything. IIRC The ventilated discs are supposed to be 20mm new, 18mm at a minimum for RWC purposes.
Preeny, how's the shroud thing different? Are they different on the GTI's because of the bigger calipers?

[Preen59]

Yeah the shroud is bigger. Found that out when i went to put stockies on mine to get it painted back in the day..

However, that doesn't show a shroud so i take it that they don't come with one.

[Jace]

The shrouds are mostly there to keep the brakes hot/suspension components clean anyway yeah? I say **** 'em!

[Preen59]

Hahaha!

I guess that's one option!

[dubmc]

man you can a buy brand new set of vented discs and pads (ATE original parts) from a place called HSY for like $160 and then even find some cabrio or mk2 gti callipers which im pretty sure fit or order them from camden gti for not much all up. i think if you spend a little more in the beginning not only will you have a whole new setup but it will prevent problems in the future, get better braking and will last you longer . . . just my thoughts as i just did this. cheers.

[GRN_VAGN]

cut your current backing plate, or do what i did and fold it back where it catches

I can fit stocks on mine

[henryg]

man you can a buy brand new set of vented discs and pads (ATE original parts) from a place called HSY for like $160 and then even find some cabrio or mk2 gti callipers which im pretty sure fit or order them from camden gti for not much all up. i think if you spend a little more in the beginning not only will you have a whole new setup but it will prevent problems in the future, get better braking and will last you longer . . . just my thoughts as i just did this. cheers.

Yeah this sounds good, I just had no idea where to look and other threads that asked that sort of info seemed to get minimal responses. Ill look into these sites you mentioned. If its not too much to ask some links would be great!

[Jace]

Good info in this thread for ya.

Link.

[henryg]

I actually found that link before when I was trying to find out good brake upgrades, It has heaps of good info in it no doubt, but I dont seem to remember It mentioning where these parts can actually be purchased. I mean the GTi parts, not the rear brake upgrades from wreckers and so on.. Ill have another look tomorrow when I'm more awake =]

[dubmc]

hsy autoparts - you can try giving these guys a call tomorrow. you will have to refer to the cabrio front discs/callipers/pads etc not just stock MK1. they are very efficient and reasonably priced for completely new and genuine parts. good luck with it all, im no expert myself but just did this recently.