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9n tdi big brakes
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:37 pm
by h84tyg
what size brakes can you fit to a 1.9 tdi? and is it easy to do?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:35 am
by david burton
I take it you have the non-GT model?
If that's the case, it's tough because the caliper carriers are an integral part of the hub.
There's no point in sizing them up TBH, you're better off changing the fluid and getting new discs + pads (fast road pads). They will make it a lot sharper.
If you want to spend cash, you will need new hubs (from the GTI 9N3, VRS etc) and then you can put on anything you want within reason, the largest size being restricted by your alloy size.
common ones for those sort of hubs are the golf anniversary setup, or even the TT setup (at 312mm I think)
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:30 pm
by DanDiesel
TT/Cupra 312mm brakes will go straight onto the 9nGT, VRS, Ibiza FR/Sport diesels as long as standard wheels are used!
all you need to buy is a kit which will include discs, pads, carriers and calipers. standard brake lines can be used.
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:03 pm
by Hamish
david burton wrote:I take it you have the non-GT model?
If that's the case, it's tough because the caliper carriers are an integral part of the hub.
There's no point in sizing them up TBH, you're better off changing the fluid and getting new discs + pads (fast road pads). They will make it a lot sharper.
If you want to spend cash, you will need new hubs (from the GTI 9N3, VRS etc) and then you can put on anything you want within reason, the largest size being restricted by your alloy size.
common ones for those sort of hubs are the golf anniversary setup, or even the TT setup (at 312mm I think)
i thought that was the case with my car
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:27 pm
by Jeff GTi
though if anyone chooses to, i have a set of 10k mile old gti 9n3 calipers carriers hoses mintex xtreme pads and 288 mm original disks for sale cheap, just need them gone
pm me for details anyone if interested
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:22 pm
by Hamish
i would be if i didnt have to change the hubs
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:07 pm
by Jeff GTi
get them changed, its not the hard job its made out to be, just takes time and patience
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:46 pm
by h84tyg
anyone know where i can get some hubs from then?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:43 pm
by Jeff GTi
vw, vag parts, GSF car parts or euro car parts mate
Brakes
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:35 pm
by J1M
Any ideas how much then?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:50 pm
by david burton
I think hubs are about 80 per side
brakes
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:53 pm
by J1M
big ask now guys and gals, any part numbers avaliable?
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 5:27 pm
by TDI_Burd
dont mean to hijack but....
Would 1.9 TDI brakes be an upgrade for my 1.4 TDI brakes?
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 5:32 pm
by Tim_GTi
TDI_Burd wrote:dont mean to hijack but....
Would 1.9 TDI brakes be an upgrade for my 1.4 TDI brakes?
I wouldn't have thought so, someone will have to confirm though.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 10:16 pm
by pidge87
TDI_Burd wrote:dont mean to hijack but....
Would 1.9 TDI brakes be an upgrade for my 1.4 TDI brakes?
Not without 'upgrading' the hubs aswell no!