Re: Brake question

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

There is NOTHING wrong with trying it first.  I have 16v rotors and calipers
on my car and it came with non-vented brake setup.  I have the stock smaller
master on it now and with a little extra pressure, stops better than with
the non-vented (of course).  Of course I also have the rest of the setup
ready to go on (rear discs with prop valves, master, booster, etc.) but with
the stock master it seems to do OK.  You can ALWAYS go back and replace the
master if it doesn't perform up to the standards you set.  22mm masters are
pretty common these days.  I think most VWs have them!!

Dave

>
> > I am about to put on some new front brakes on my 85 8v. I'm also
> considering
> > putting in some corrado calipers and bigger disks if I can get a good
set
> at a
> > good price. What else will I need to do this conversion, bigger master
> > cylinder?Is there an affortable alternative?
> > John
>
> Hmm, i'm not exactly sure what you have to do to an 8v for it to accept
the
> large brakes?  I think you have to go up to a 22mm master cylinder, and
> maybe a few other things.  One of the more experienced 8valvers care to
> share?
>
>
> Owen
> 87 Scirocco 16v #38 CD-SS.
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1571



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