Brake upgrade

[306pc]

I have a set of gti6 brakes to go on the front but heard ill need a 406 master cylinder as I don't have abs. I've had a look and these are rare things. I need the 4 port model apparently and can only really find the 2 port jobby. Anyone have one spare? Cash-a-waiting.

[Frosty]

Just use a gti6 master cylinder

[Pompey306mark]

No you just need a gti6 one. In fact you can use the one you have on there but just gives more pedal travel.

[306pc]

Cheers boys. I'll just try standard 1st then, if I don't like it the gti master cylinders are cheap I could try that too. I love how all the bits are cheap as....

[kernow_joe]

Just to add to this how would I go about fitting a 2 port master cylinder to a car that currently has 4? I'm guessing I'll just have to split the 2 outlets one for front one for rear?

[Ruan]

You don't NEED any master cylinder to be replaced.

The GTi6 came with a larger master cylinder which means you move more fluid with less travel... I prefer the stock DT master cylinder to be fair, the GTi6 one makes them over sensitive - it's totally dependant upon your preference though..

The Stock DT one gives you more modulation - i.e. you've got more control over a wider range of pedal travel - a GTi6 one doesn't mean you'll stop faster, harder, better - it's all to do with feel. You just have to press the pedal further to get the same force - not harder.

Either will work absolutely fine, however.

[306pc]

Super. I'll chuck them on and see how they feel.

[Jonny81191]

You don't NEED any master cylinder to be replaced.

The GTi6 came with a larger master cylinder which means you move more fluid with less travel... I prefer the stock DT master cylinder to be fair, the GTi6 one makes them over sensitive - it's totally dependant upon your preference though..

The Stock DT one gives you more modulation - i.e. you've got more control over a wider range of pedal travel - a GTi6 one doesn't mean you'll stop faster, harder, better - it's all to do with feel. You just have to press the pedal further to get the same force - not harder.

Either will work absolutely fine, however.

^beat me to it.

But Yeah, just crack on with what's currently on there and see how you get used to it.

[kernow_joe]

You don't NEED any master cylinder to be replaced.

The GTi6 came with a larger master cylinder which means you move more fluid with less travel... I prefer the stock DT master cylinder to be fair, the GTi6 one makes them over sensitive - it's totally dependant upon your preference though..

The Stock DT one gives you more modulation - i.e. you've got more control over a wider range of pedal travel - a GTi6 one doesn't mean you'll stop faster, harder, better - it's all to do with feel. You just have to press the pedal further to get the same force - not harder.

Either will work absolutely fine, however.

Yup my 306 d turbo was fine with standard mc, but on a standard 205 mc I think I'll be pushing the pedal through the floor before they connect

[Piggy]

made a huge difference for me...I love it.

but I also used braided hoses and 5.1fluid.

Everytime I drive a different car I think the brakes are busted!

[Mattcheese31]

i have gti 6 brakes and a DT master cylinder and i wouldn't want the brakes to bite any faster, i have a 23mm MC but i haven't bothered putting it on as i find the brakes easy enough to lock up as it is..

[Just Sean]

Have been thinking about swapping the MC's over from my hdi and my 6. But think I'll see how I get on with the 4 pots first.