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New Members Say Hi! / Re: 1986 Gti 8v brakes and calipers

November 08, 2022, 12:45:00 PM

…so I think I worked this out. The 36mm piston callipers have a nipple facing towards the back of the car. The 38mm faces to the inside of the car. Mine is older and has the nipple facing back.

…I’m sure it would actually be easier to upgrade the brakes and be done with it but I’m trying to keep everything original here. I’m not likely to race anywhere in it!!

New Members Say Hi! / Re: 1986 Gti 8v brakes and calipers

November 08, 2022, 08:56:29 AM

So, I think I have this sorted but the caliper supplier is asking if I have 36 or 38mm pistons?!. Any idea? does it making a difference?

cheers, tim

New Members Say Hi! / Re: 1986 Gti 8v brakes and calipers

November 07, 2022, 12:30:29 PM

Nice one, this is extremely useful.

Much appreciated Tim

New Members Say Hi! / 1986 Gti 8v brakes and calipers

November 07, 2022, 11:23:34 AM

Hi all, I know this has been covered loads but can’t quite work out what the original brake sizes are on my Golf (need to buy calipers/discs/pads for mechnic but can’t take the discs off yet to measure them!).

I’m pretty confident they are standard and original and from research, I’m confident I need 239mm x 20mm on the front. But I’m not sure if the rear is 239mm or 226mm and the existing ones only look about 10mm thick. What’s the correct spec?

Really appreciate the advice!!!

Cheers Tim

New Members Say Hi! / Re: Found a 1986 mk2 gti in a hedge

October 25, 2022, 08:00:40 AM

Thanks Andy,

Its got a bit of everything rust wise. A new new door and tailgate are the biggest problems but after that its mostly fixable surface rust. Structurally its pretty good, I'm extremely impressed how it held water inside without going rotten for so many years!!
I'll take the advice on the rust converter for the engine bay for sure.

I'm not too flash, I'll be happy for now if it just 'looks good from a distance'

Just a weekend car for me.

Thanks for the PM. Will add an image when I suss out how to.....

Cheers

New Members Say Hi! / Found a 1986 mk2 gti in a hedge

October 24, 2022, 08:50:35 PM

Hi,

I found this Gti and fell in love a bit. Very original. Haven’t touched an engine in 28 years and spent two months getting it started. A bit rust as had an inch of water in it. Been in the hedge for 16years. I know it’s gonna ruin me financially but reckon if I can get it an MOT and keep ahead of the rust it might just be worth it.

It’s a 5 door but can I find a bloody drivers side door with a quarter light. No. Any assistance would be very useful

Cheers Timmy