Question... Rear disc conversion on 1995 6n

[lewis-mackenzie]

I have a 1995 1.4 6n, as yous probly know it has drums on the rear, i was wondering if theres any disc converison kits or any axles from other models that will fit my car ????


cheers Lewis

[lewis-mackenzie]

BUMPPP

[alexperkins]

Does yours have ABS?

If it doesnt you would need a Non-ABS hub and disc/carrier/caliper assembly off a 16V mk4 polo then its basically just a simple swap.

You also need a new handbrake cable designed for disc brakes too.

Polo brakes are relatively rubbish anyhow, so rear discs really wont make much difference unless your car needs some much better stopping speed due to its power.

[LeMeph]

16v's have drums dont they?

think mk 2 golf setup bolts on if i remember correctly...

[alexperkins]

They should have discs

[lewis-mackenzie]

well im not 100% sure as i have just bought the car and will not be able to get it home untill a week monday because it has no MOT or TAX so a week monday is the only time i can get my mates recovery truck to get it. then i will no if it does or not, the person i bought it off said the brakes are useless even when there new so i was just wondering what fits. what do i do if it does have ABS??

Cheers Lewis

[alexperkins]

A properly bled system will be good enough, but you can still fit discs if you want to

If you have ABS, then you will need a hub and disc assembly designed for ABS instead.

[NOZ]

If you don't have a 16v then you don't have ABS. The rear brakes are useless anyway and furthermore they only do about 20-30% of the braking. You're much better off spending the cash towards a better brake setup on the front.

Think the rear brakes on 16v's are an optional extra or people have just upgraded the rears but they never came as standard.

[lewis-mackenzie]

well i do plan on upgradidng the front brakes i think im going to get drilled and grooved discs and EBC greenstuff pads but i would father have discs on the back aswell for that wee bit extra stopping power. what setup does anyone recomend gor the polo???

Cheers Lewis

[lewis-mackenzie]

bump

[NOZ]

I've got Black Diamond combi discs with their Predator pads which is a hefty price to pay lol.

The setup is great but it can take a few mins driving for the discs to warm up to work perfectly. How much venting depends on how hard you'll use them really. The predator pads last very long and don't give off much dust. With Pads it all depends on how good they work, how quicky they perish and how much brake dust they give off etc.

[lewis-mackenzie]

i was looking at black dimond discs but wasnt sure what pads to run but might go for the pads youve got.

cheers for the info

Lewis

[NOZ]

They bit quick when running cold but quickly get upto temp. They also last a really long time cos i've been abusing the same pads for 2.5years and have only replaced them this month!

The only issue with BD Predator pads on mine is that they're areally hard to fit right. Both times i've had them i've taken them off after first fit and fitted them again.

[lewis-mackenzie]

fitting is no problem to me my car wont be on the road for a year coz im only 16 so i will have plenty of time.I want to get uprated brakes, a set of coilies, and either ats cups or ronal turbos on her befor the car goes on the road wheres the cheapest place to get either ronal turbos or ats cups?? , i leave school in 3 weeks and then i am a apprentice mechanic so im sorted for any othe standard bits i need coz i would get them trade price

Cheers Lewis

[Lee-Dub]

look around for the wheels, prices vary massively according to where you buy. i say have a look at www.rimstyle.com, great wheel and tyre packages, the lad there (gary) is very helpful and brutally honest, and they do great stretches on tyres, with postage and lockin wheel nuts thrown in all for free. i recommend!