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247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - 306 d turbo - 30-07-2012
Will the GTI callipers bolt straight onto the standard 1995 d turbo hub ?
will i be able to be use the same flexi hoses?
what is best procedure to go about changing the brakes?
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - Pompey306mark - 30-07-2012
Bolt straight on. I think you might need different brake lines. It's been a wile since I changed mine. Someone will correct me.
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - HDIkyle - 30-07-2012
Will need longer hoses also 15" wheels min. Try get the master cylinder also otherwise there will be a lot of travel as I sure the piston is bigger or whatever. Best was from previous is get a garage to change them as the unions seem to fuse themselves to the hard lines
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - 306 d turbo - 30-07-2012
I have Uprated Goodridge Front Braided brake hoses which i believe are longer.wil these be ok with the gti6 callipers?
is it best to go for girling or lucas?
How important is it to do the master cylinder?
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - Ricky - 30-07-2012
Don't see why you need longer hoses, my standard length were fine.
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - HDIkyle - 30-07-2012
Master cylinder is not important but it will just give that bit better feel in pedal.
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - spike2002 - 30-07-2012
I mayb wrong but im sure i have read some where that you need the bolts off the gti calipers as the 247mm bolts are diferent length.
I may just be having a blond moment tho
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - Mattcheese31 - 30-07-2012
you don't need longer flexi's and you don't need the master cylinder it's fine, also you may need some washers as i thought the bolts were different length but i think it may be slightly different hubs or something instead . . . .mine are fitted with spring washers, i got some gti6 bolts though and they were the same . .
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - londondan86 - 30-07-2012
AS above really, straight fit but you may need some washers for the bolts but cant really remember, hoses are fine but soak the unions in WD40 for a couple of days before you do the switch.
I didn't bother with the master cylinder and have no problems at all.
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - Eeyore - 30-07-2012
i swapped my 1.8 266mm brakes for gti ones and it was a straight swap. Master cylinder is the standard one so you dont need to change it!
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - KrisB - 30-07-2012
The bolts are different lengths, but thats only a problem if you dont bother to clean the threads out in the hub!
Hoses are fine.
Master cylinder is optional and better, but adjusting up the rear drums will make a bigger difference
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - 306 d turbo - 31-07-2012
if i get the bolts when getting the callipers off a gti 6 should that be ok? is this the length of bolt that is required?
by bolts do you mean the 19mm ones that hold the bracket to the hub?
Re: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - aggyj17 - 31-07-2012
yes the 19mm ones that hold them on. if you get the gti6 ones then you wnt need washers. but if you cant get any washers work just as well lol.
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - Matt - 31-07-2012
Master cylinder is good too, but if you don't have it as long as there is decent disks and pads on there you will be fine!
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - silverzx - 31-07-2012
KrisB how do you adjust the drums?
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - Frosty - 31-07-2012
(31-07-2012, 10:50 AM)silverzx Wrote: KrisB how do you adjust the drums?
im not KrisB but you adjust the drums by taking the drums off and adjusting the shoes out a bit
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - 306 d turbo - 31-07-2012
I believe the drums have a self adjusting mechanism?
Am i right?
RE: 247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes - Mattcheese31 - 31-07-2012
(31-07-2012, 10:39 PM)306 d turbo Wrote: I believe the drums have a self adjusting mechanism?
Am i right?
yes, but years of getting clogged with grime and they often don't work without cleaning and CAREFULLY oiling them up lol . .