hufcforpromotion Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 (edited) Got the G60 brake conversion to do this weekend after getting hold all the bits! Just waiting for the third coat of paint on the caliper carriers to dry! Got the bits pretty cheap:- VW pads £25, brembo 280mmx22mm discs £50 and caliper carriers £90 delivered! border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" />I will post the fitted pics tomorrow night if all goes well! Edited September 24, 2006 by hufcforpromotion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgroovez Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Looking good! Thinking of a brake upgrade also, the standards aren't that hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 What paint you using on the calipers ?CheersTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 you seem to be doing evrtying i want to be doing on my car.top stuff mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 nice one mate. the carriers new or 2nd hand? look like you've done a good job painting them style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />Be interesting to see if you notice much difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K.jr.bad. Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 What size of wheels will be minimum to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 15" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 The carriers are refurbed I believe, then silver plated (not with real silver I expect).I know because I was going to buy those exact carriers from eBay, and this jam basket beat me to it. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> PS. I'm not entirely sure what jam basket means, my mate says it, but I don't know if it's complimentary or derogatory, he seems to use it for both. Sounds funny though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Does the sport 16v share the same hubs as the GTI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hufcforpromotion Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Yes the carriers are refurbed but does not matter as was going to paint them anyway! I used hammerite first but they where too bright so used a enamel paint from b&q called Jalpac and is signal red which has now gone a lot darker close to the original caliper colour! This is a very easy mod and I am expecting big improvements! Will let you know the results over the next week bedding the brakes in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 those carriers look luuurvley... mine look a mess, hammerite is like chewing gum! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> again another cool upgrade! enjoy! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hufcforpromotion Posted September 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 (edited) All done! Took me longer than I thought as had to paint the rest of the caliper to match the carrier! Will have to wait until tonight to test the brakes and give the paint chance to dry!Pics:-Before:- border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" />After:- border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="" /> Edited September 24, 2006 by hufcforpromotion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke's lupo Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 looking good style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> bet it stops well now style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc uk Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 brembo 280mmx22mm discs £50Did you get these from e-bay at that price? I have the caliper carriers and will be looking for discs shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hufcforpromotion Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 bought the brembo discs from local vw guy new for £50! Drove 100 miles today and the brakes are awesome allready and they are still bedding in! Very pleased! My best upgrade so far for the money! Exhaust next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebar Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 have you used the standard calipers or are they also uprated one's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Standard calipers, the G60 ones are the same so no point it replacing them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Nice exactly what i want to do. Get 280mm no drilled and no grooved discs. Do you think i could phone up vw and get g60 discs which i have heard are the same. Also where do i get the carriers?Thanks Daood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavs_arosa16v Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 I have Green stuff and vented and drilled. I would have these 2, if I did not have 14"s. Really good mod, proper job as well. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="B)" border="0" alt="cool.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Does anyone know if these are the same brakes as on the front of a Seat Ibiza GTi (2.0,16v N/A version) ,or Seat Ibiza 20v Turbo ? ? ? two of mates with these cars have changed they're brakes to Brembo 4 pot calipers and Discs ..... And they Front brake set ups are for sale , if they fit i'll grab a set for my GTi Lupo ? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 im getting a set next week.... going to gsf for my discs... 30 quid or something silly like that (brembo)... may get new pads as well unless i get some with the brakes... how much did that paint cost from b&Q? although you wont be able to see them behind my wheels so may not bother!! lollooks great by the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hufcforpromotion Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 im getting a set next week.... going to gsf for my discs... 30 quid or something silly like that (brembo)... may get new pads as well unless i get some with the brakes... how much did that paint cost from b&Q? although you wont be able to see them behind my wheels so may not bother!! lollooks great by the way...Paint was £5.99! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 (edited) When putting the bolts holding the carriers back in did you use anything to lock them in place to stop them coming out?And, when buying new pads, do you buy lupo gti pads, or g60 pads style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> or will either do? Edited October 5, 2006 by Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hufcforpromotion Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 When putting the bolts holding the carriers back in did you use anything to lock them in place to stop them coming out?And, when buying new pads, do you buy lupo gti pads, or g60 pads style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> or will either do?I did the bolts to the correct torque and used standard pads as still the same caliper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Särås Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 So to get everything so i understand... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Brembo disc kit 60195 whil fitt my car (Lupo GTi -02), and it's a biger size disc?I don't need to do anytning more then just mount it?Thanks!/J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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