Mk2 Golf GTI rear brake calipers - Mk3 or Mk4?

[Adam91_]

Hello,

Currently in process of getting my Mk2 back on the road, one of the rear calipers has seized up (Done this previously).

So my options are:

Get 2x Rears refurbed by Bigg Red for £79.99.

Or

Change to either Mk3 or Mk4 calipers...... am after advice on this though, is it straight replacement? Discs etc same? Any build threads?

[Adam91_]

cheers for replies guys, I'll probably go mk3 route then.

Are all models the same or gti better? If so, any idea what models have same caliper as gti as I have a mate that works at a scrapyard, gets a lot of mk3 in but not gti versions.

[Adam91_]

AJB88 said:

Pics of MK2? I have just picked up a MK2 GTI with Diesel conversion.

Am on holiday until Sunday, shall put some pics up then!

[Adam91_]

pic of golf (hopefully as first picture upload attempt!):



Found some bargain mk3 rear calipers for £32 on eBay so bought them, need a bit of tidying though.

[Adam91_]

AJB88 said:

Royal Blue? if so same as mine.

It is indeed!

[Adam91_]

AJB88 said:

Haha I thought it was quite a rare colour but seen a few already.

I find that with cars though, you feel you never see them, then when you actually have one you see them all the time! I guess it's because you're subconciously looking out for them haha. It is rare though compared to the standard black, red and white ones that you see all the time.

Personally I like the Bright Blue Metallic & Oak Green colours the most.

[Adam91_]

Roscom said:

If you haven't already got some calipers I would recommend swapping to the mk3 seat ibiza/polo 6N2 rear stub axle setup.

The ibiza cupra had a mk4 golf style aluminium caliper with 38mm rear piston (some of the other ibizas and polos are 34mm) and you get a proper rear bearing setup as well . The mk2 bearings are a pain in the backside to change without a press and have a little side to side play present even when new with them being taper rollers.

Cheers Ross.

Already bought some Mk3 rear calipers.... £32 bargain off ebay! Haven't fitted yet though as been fixing my daily and my mums car lol.

[Adam91_]

Looks nice. Tidier than mine!