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rear breaks
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 12:53 am
by dubpolo
hi,
will the rear breaks on a 1.4 16V 6N polo fit onto the 1.0?
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 1:00 am
by Nelson_Wilbury
If you mean rear disc brakes the answer is yes, it is possible but with allot of hard work from what I hear.
I wouldn't advise going for rear discs unless you are running some rediculious horse power. I would advise going for 16V front discs instead which would require changing the brake calipers + pads and discs, but ALLOT less hassle than a rear disc conversion.
Hope this helps
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 12:33 pm
by Speedlaw
Yeah they'd fit, but as Neil states: it's a bit of a job.
It looks a lot better though, but after I got my wheels on the rusty old brake drum was nearly invisible. So I didn't really want it that bad after that.
I guess the moral is: Get some 'closed' wheels. Much easier.
If you're serious about this, keep in mind that you need the axle spindles as well, and some brakes lines that actually fit. Also, the handbrake cable needs to be longer.
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2003 10:07 pm
by dubpolo
i've been given a quote of £450 inc fitting, is this good?
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 11:03 am
by Speedlaw
Hard to say (for me as a foreigner). Do they use new parts?