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Mk1 Caliper Conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 10:51 pm
by Jabemeister
Hi! heard u can convert Mk1 Polo front brakes with Mk1 golf calipers.(is this just to convert to vented discs rather than solid?)
...is this a worthwhile mod,....what else can i do to improve braking?
Ta very much!
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 8:34 am
by Stu
I heard you can use mk1 golf GTI brakes but not sure exactly how, would be nice to know as my Polo doesn't like to stop quick either!
yep you can
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:59 pm
by madmatt
u can use mk1 gti brakes
but u need to use the carrys from a rocco or golf these have VWII stamped on them
but to be honest its a pointless conversion the vented discs cool better stopping u from getting brake fade the vented discs are still the same size as the solid discs and also the pads are the same size so it wouldent stop u better as the friction area is still the same
one way i have been looking at is using golf mk1 front suspension which then will allow you to use mk2 gti big brakes only downside is u will need 15" wheels and upwords becouse the mk2 brakes fill a 15" wheel and give u a 5mm gap between the disc and the inside of the wheel still working out if this mod will work