Fast forward years later to me as a 21yearold, and my first car was a mk2 golf driver, sporting a 1600cc motor. It had the same steel wheels as the grey gti my father had written off. As above though buy on condition and take it for a decent test drive and you cant. I think you either get it or you dont with most old volkswagen cars. Heres a guide to some of the best budget upgrades even if youre on a shoestring, you can make a golf mk2 into a highly rewarding road car continued.
Upgrading the servo and master cylinder is a popular brake upgrade to the. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. But of course theres lots you can do to make it even better. Wilwood for vw golf mk2 brake kit midilite 4 pot calipers 280. Then with a flat screw driver carefully prise off the pad retaining clip. I am looking at doing a brake upgrade on my mk2 golf rears. Thats 10 years of supporting owners and fans through shared knowledge and enthusiasm. Vw mkvia6 golf family including jetta sportwagen 20102014. Fuel system parts can be found in the fuel and induction category.
The larger servo means that less brake pedal effort is required. Vw mk1 and mk2 vented front brake kit free tech help. Upgrades non tdi engine related the place of handling, lighting and other upgrades that do not relate to the performance or economy of the tdi engine. Brake discs and pads for golf mk2 8492 mtec brakes. I have just got a standard mk1 servo and brake bar intending to put it standard and also putting a 270 tsr disc upgrade using standard callipers. This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyse your use of our products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. Vw mk7 golf gti brakes 20152019 when we go fast, we must be able to stop fast. The vw mk1 and mk2 vented front brake kit you need plus free tech help from true vw experts. Brake upgrade kits vw audi performance brake upgrade kits. They had good stopping power, exactly what youd expect from a hot hatch but they overheated. Understanding brake upgrades for your vw or audi youtube. Mk6 gti brake upgradeimprovement australian vw golf forum. We stock performance mk7 brakes and other braking components to ensure your 20152019 gti, golf r or golf has the stopping power it needs on the street or at the track.
Feb 12, 2011 the kit will upgrade your 237mm disc to a 280mm 4100 pcd polo cup discs and you reuse your std golf caliper for this upgrade. Revo brake systems are engineered to improve your stopping power under. Call louis on 07703104788 here we have the very reluctant sale of my mk2 golf gtd ive owned this car for nearly 7 years now and in the last few thousand miles ive spent thousands on it with the intention of keeping it for many more years but im simply not finding the time to use it and yesterday was the first drive i had in nearly 2 months. Combined with low wheel dusting and good noise characteristics, this compound is the brake pad for the driver who demands the ultimate in. Gti brake upgrade cheaper to purchase gti red calipers. The volkswagen golf mk2 is a compact car, the second generation of the volkswagen golf and the successor to the volkswagen golf mk1. This is a video produced as a sample for the product design of a dvd consisting of tutorials for mk2 golf owners. All this requires is 312mm carriers discs and pads. Servo and master cylinder upgrade upgrading the servo and master cylinder is a popular brake upgrade to the mk1 golf. In this video we talk about brake upgrades for vw and audi models. I loved that car despite it not carrying the all important three letter badge.
It goes without saying that brakes are an important safetycritical component of a. Vw golf mk2 gti, g60 19831991 rear right drivers os brake caliper fits. A basic brake fluid change is a job that can easily be done. Im looking for recommendations on brake suspension upgrades. We sell the entire range of brake pads and brake discs from ebc brakes for the volkswagen golf mk2 1. Mmp mk2 vw caliper and brake kits with years of extensive development and. It utilizes the larger rotors from the mk5 r32, which are 345x30mm. In this video we meet a really cool old euro guy while picking up my audi 5000 brakes. Mk4 golf rear calipers gti tdi v5 vag mk2 golf conversion. Race time sale this kit includes everything you will need to up upgrade your rear brakes to an 11 rotor. Volkswagen golf mk7 please select an engine type and year for your volkswagen golf mk7, there may be several vehicle types with years that cover your vehicle, so be sure to look at each of them if that is the case.
I realize that given the criteria, i should upgrade. Heritage parts centre is the one stop shop for parts and accessories for volkswagen golf mk2 models. A basic brake fluid change is a job that can easily be done at home by a competent diy with the right tools. You will need to space the caliper carriers out from the swing arm as the brake disc less offset i find that the golf 2 diesel exhaust manifold washers are ideal for this pn n 900 955 01 this may also help, golf 4 aluminium calipers will also fit and do give better performance and have the bonus of a none seizing handbrake mechanism.
Initial bike of the stock pads is decent, but a bit of fade. Mk6 gti brake upgradeimprovement cars being tuned to a stage 2 next week from stock and looking at doing some work to my brakes. Stage 3 brake upgrade big brake kit vagtech limited. Here are some of the changes, but hydraulic brake assist is the only one your notice in everyday driving. The mk2 golf is a bona fide legend and a rapidly appreciating everyday classic. Look no further for mk7 gti brakes and accessories as modded euros has you covered. Im removing the heat shields and ive bought porsche gt32 brake ducts. Rallye golf g60s and golf 3 gtis up to 1996 used 25mm discs and so used the wider lucas 54 calipers.
Vw heritage guide to budget vw mk2 golf modifications. Use of this caliper can still be found on some gm models as late as the. Hy guys, i am new in the forum, and is also the first time i owned a vw. We sell the entire range of brake pads and brake discs from ebc brakes for the volkswagen golf mk7. Drilled brake rotor kit wpads 11 5 lug, mkiv gjb 2. Obviously the brakes are now shocking but it was a show car. I have just got a standard mk1 servo and brake bar intending to put it standard and. Wilwoods d154 front caliper kit is a direct bolton 1 or 2 piston, lightweight, highstrength, extreme duty alternative to the oe cast iron metric calipers that were used on a wide range of factory disc brake equipped mid size gm cars and small trucks beginning in 1978. Looking at doing some more track work and would like the extra braking capacity is it imperative that i upgrade the rear rotors as well to maintain brake balance. Forum rules hints, tips and guides for repair and modification the faq section on the main website is worth checking first for information relating to common faults and technical help. Mk1, mk2, mk3, mk4, mk5, mk6, passat, corrado, golf, jetta, rabbit, tiguan. Mk2 golf gti steering pump and serpentine belt installation. It was volkswagens highest volume seller from 1983 and remained in german production until late 1992.
Ive been reading about the various brake upgrades available for the vr6. Ecs news ecs assembled big brake kits vw mk7 golfgti. Vw golf mk2 15 front brake kit 4 pot calipers pro race 2. The nice thing with this upgrade is that you wont have a problem with the caliper rubbing the mag or rim because of the bigger offset compare to the vr6 brake upgrade. To fit vw golf mk2 please state when ordering 76mm or 94mm lug ce. Often times we get questions from customers who want to know what type of brake setup they can get for their vw or audi model. They had good stopping power, exactly what youd expect from a hot hatch but they overheated after just half a lap, which was pretty unexpected. The mk2 golf owners club is a site dedicated to the preservation of all mk2 golf variants run by owners for owners. I know its not an audi s2 etc but i know many of you have owned mk2 s in the past and have done many upgrades etc, so i am gonna pick your brains. Step up your volkswagens braking power with part place incs mk1 rear disc brake conversion kit. The ecs mk7 big brake kit will completely transform your braking system and your stopping experience. Rear disc brake upgrade 1980 caddy upgrades non engine related the idi, tdi, and mtdi source.
The the standard 8v mk2 golf gti is fitted with 239mm vented discs on the front. Custom caliper bracket 11 drilled rotors new bearings and hardware options. Mk2 golf 16v trackday upgrades page 1 audi, vw, seat. Volkswagen golf mk2 brake parts heritage parts centre have a selection of brake parts to fit your classic volkswagen golf mk2 brake discs, backing plates, replacement brake pads and calipers. Press the pedal hard enough and i can lock all four wheels on 185s,but more importantly,the brakes are nicely balanced and virtually fade resistant. I am told i can get the hubs, carrier and calipers off. Most people upgrade to the readily available 256mm set up, its easy to convert this to 280mm at a later date. Just bought my mk1 and the guy removed the servo and just connected straight to mc. Unfollow mk2 golf brake conversion to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mk2 brake kit midilite 4 pot calipers 280 x 20mm disc. Small diameter, thin brakes heat up and fade more than big ones. Currently looking at upgrading my gtis brakes to the oem rr32 setup with some slotted rotors.
Later 16v versions have 256mm and the g60 supercharged version has 280mm brakes. We have completely redesigned our pro series line of brake kits using a larger 11 rotor and new forged aluminum hubs with the express purpose of maintaining the factory wheel position. Wilwoods new dpdb proseries front hub kits offer disc brake upgrade solutions for oem spindles. The easiest front brake upgrade is to change from 288mm and fit 312mm front discs. So here you are, a fresh to you mk23 volkswagen sitting in your. The larger diameter master cylinder means that the pedal travel is less, for a given amount of braking applied to the wheels. Volkswagen golf gti performance brake kits rotors, calipers. Golf mk1 brakes in south africa gumtree classifieds in.