brakes

Glover12 · Post by **Glover12** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:05 pm

As you know ive got a 1 litre mk4 and want to add a little bit more stopping power to it so what i am suggesting to do is to convert the rear drums into discs,could anyone point me in the direction of any kits or what parts i need.
cheers guys

Petrol_Head · Post by **Petrol_Head** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:32 pm

A guy was telling me on ebay that you can put the mk 5 disc brakes on the mk 4.

However he told me everything that needed be to changed.. and their was quiet alot... but I def agree with you, its something worth doing.. i think i gave up a little too easily on this one.

polo-sib · Post by **polo-sib** » Sat May 17, 2008 11:33 pm

there is a guide on here somewhere, pretty sure its the mark 5 gti rear discs, swaps apparentlt pretty simple. Heres the guide:

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=23389

Why you need extra breaking power on a 1.0 if you don't mind me asking

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:03 am

polo-sib wrote:
Why you need extra breaking power on a 1.0 if you don't mind me asking

That's what I thought

Glover12 · Post by **Glover12** » Sun May 18, 2008 8:44 am

i know it is a bit riduclus,im going to be learning to drive soon and really just wanted to make sure that i didnt have to worry about my braking distance being to long/slow and plus i will soon be looking to produce a little more power at some point so wanted to be safe!
thanks for the help !

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:28 am

I wouldn't turn to bigger brakes if your worried about crashing your car

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I'd go out and get some more practice on the road, so your more confident.

That would help more..

Post by **alexperkins** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:45 am

the 1.0es have more than adequate braking power. I used to drive one (well i still do till next week), and i have never had any problem with them. Just need to make sure you have plenty left on your front brakes, as the rears do bugger all anyway

You cant use Mk5 brakes as they are ABS assisted - the speed sensors wont work properly.

polo-sib · Post by **polo-sib** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:54 am

alexperkins wrote:You cant use Mk5 brakes as they are ABS assisted - the speed sensors wont work properly.

Wouldn't you just not link the sensors then, or am I wrong? As many of the mark 4's didn't choose to have the ABS add on. As for for brake conversion, don't think there is much point as the 1.4 and 1.0 use the same brakes, modding a 1.0 heavily will probably get you to 60BHP, meaning it would only be as powerful as a 1.4.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:56 am

Exactly, its really not worth it

JoeG07 · Post by **JoeG07** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:20 pm

you could just make your front ones better, get a decent set of pads and discs, but theres not really any point

BIG4244 · Post by **BIG4244** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:28 pm

i recently upgrade my fornts from 8v, to mk5 polo gti, hubs, discs, calipers etc, much better!

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:59 pm

Best move is up to G60 fronts tho. GTI brakes are 256 where as normals are 225. G60 brakes are 280mm which is huge!

NOZ · Post by **NOZ** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:07 pm

I'll have to agree with Alex. Theres no point in getting the rears converted for better stopage when just upgrading the fronts to G60's would cater for your need more then enough. On underpowered cars we just do it mostly just for the sake of modifying or better brakes if nackered. Like Tim said, I wouldn't be relying on better brakes if you have doubts about your driving, just get more practice in.

rydale13 · Post by **rydale13** » Tue May 20, 2008 5:26 pm

Just a quickie, are the Mk4 1.0 ltr brakes vented?? If not I may have summat in store for you!!

Brembo SPORT discs...

239x12 diameter discs
grooved pattern
brand new

Let me know if your interested

polo-sib · Post by **polo-sib** » Tue May 20, 2008 7:05 pm

rydale13 wrote:Just a quickie, are the Mk4 1.0 ltr brakes vented?? If not I may have summat in store for you!!

Aye, they are vented.