steveyj 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hello there,My vr6 is due for MOT in 3 weeks so I need to sort out the handbrake seizing issue I've been ignoring for months.Can MK4 rear calipers be fitted without modification to the mk3?Is the upgrade worthwhile? I understand they are aluminium and less prone to seizing/rust!?Has anyone on the list made the change?Cheers,Steve1996 GOLF VR6 OBD II Link to post Share on other sites
Samson 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I am after info on this too as I was looking into doing it.As I understand it, they go straight on with a hose modification and yes the mod is well worth it as they are much more responsive. Link to post Share on other sites
supadupagt4 0 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Anyone got anymore details on this??tony. Link to post Share on other sites
jesterwalker69 0 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 There is a complete set up available on eBay. i bought one myself, will dig out the address. Link to post Share on other sites
jesterwalker69 0 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Here y'all go: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380174574670 Link to post Share on other sites
Moochalargo 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I would love to know this also!! my mate has done his corado and says its an awesome mod!! so need to do mine!! got R32 fronts and it still will not stop very well at all!! need some help! Link to post Share on other sites
RIX 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I would love to know this also!! my mate has done his corado and says its an awesome mod!! so need to do mine!! got R32 fronts and it still will not stop very well at all!! need some help!have you tried having tyres with tread on the cause if you can´t stop with 334mm disc´s on a car that weights 2-300kg less the and r32 then there is something very wrong.:-# Link to post Share on other sites
RAPgolfvr6182 2 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I would love to know this also!! my mate has done his corado and says its an awesome mod!! so need to do mine!! got R32 fronts and it still will not stop very well at all!! need some help!have you tried having tyres with tread on the cause if you can´t stop with 334mm disc´s on a car that weights 2-300kg less the and r32 then there is something very wrong.:-#with that size disc and calipers im suprised theres enough brakeing force from the master cylinder Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I would love to know this also!! my mate has done his corado and says its an awesome mod!! so need to do mine!! got R32 fronts and it still will not stop very well at all!! need some help!sure u aint got a servo fault or an air leak on the vacuum line ???? i got 312s and that stop me on the spot .... Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 With everyone else here.....i laso have 312s and stop on a sixpence Link to post Share on other sites
Moochalargo 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I would love to know this also!! my mate has done his corado and says its an awesome mod!! so need to do mine!! got R32 fronts and it still will not stop very well at all!! need some help!have you tried having tyres with tread on the cause if you can´t stop with 334mm disc´s on a car that weights 2-300kg less the and r32 then there is something very wrong.:-#The car has brand new tyres and wheels and before the car had very sticky yoko's advans. i put the old 288's on my ex's gti and it stops better than mine now!?????I think there must be a servo or master cylinder fault as it has allways been a crap stopper!There are no leaks of break fluid anywhere and it has goodrich hoses all round! i am at a loss as for what to look for or do! was looking at big reds today on the bay but would really prefer not to part with £500+ on more calipers if it still wont help!!Most folk with 312's including my dads s3 stop really welli just want some of that!!Help most welcome!!!:^) Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 wot happens to the pedal ???? do the brakes need bleeding again or the abs pump bleeding !!?? Link to post Share on other sites
RAPgolfvr6182 2 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 you got air traped in the brake lines? Link to post Share on other sites
Moochalargo 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Dont think so!! did new fluid a while ago...how do you bleed the abs pump?The abs does kick in all the time and the actuator goes mental alotbeen told bigger servo will not help and i need bigger master cylinder! if so what one is a straight fit?But i am suprised that the standard one cant cope if thats the problem!?? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 need it putting on vag com to bleed the abs pump ... and while its on there check for any codes ....there has to be a under llying fault there somewhere mate with either the hyd system or the servo Link to post Share on other sites
Moochalargo 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 no codes as i can tell from the garage but not sure they have a vag.com system.Seriously wana get it fixed then i can up the bhp more!! he he being a single man is such fun lol Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 well i would start with checking the servo line for any leaks even small ones give crap brakes .... then check servo its self .... then bleed brakes and abs pump if non of them could be master cylinder ..... Link to post Share on other sites
Moochalargo 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 servo line? whats that sorry for being dumb if thats a dumb question!and where would i find it and how would i check it for leaks? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 it the black plastic tube goin from the intake main to the brake servo, just check it for any holes while the engine is running run ur hand along it and see if u can feel any air being sucked in ,,,, there should be a one way valve on it and to nipples (lol) with green covers on them .... Link to post Share on other sites
Moochalargo 0 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 cool will try that first thing in the morning!! Link to post Share on other sites
Moochalargo 0 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 checked it and found no leaks! and mine just has 1 green thing on it?some of the flexi cloth coated rubber hoses are looking weathered but still ok. Link to post Share on other sites
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