brakes mk2 16 valve golf

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Tue 23 Jan 2007 17:18
brakes mk2 16 valve golf - 3dr16valvemk2
hi i have a f plate mk2 16 valve , and a h plate 16 valve , i want to change the old brakediscs and callipers on the f plate (earlier type) for the ones on my h plate (later type, because they are bigger) do i need to change the whole hub ,do the bigger calipers bolt straight on ?? any help would be apreaciated , hgolf mk2 16valve :)

{Small edit taken place to remove the txt talk before any complaints come flooding in. DD}
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Tue 23 Jan 2007 17:30
brakes mk2 16 valve golf - John S
Don't have an answer, but it might be worth also checking the larger calipers actually fit inside the existing wheels.

JS
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Wed 24 Jan 2007 08:30
brakes mk2 16 valve golf - George Porge
Early cars have the hub / calliper carrier casting in one piece. To go from 239mm to 256mm you will need to fit the bottom ball joint, the hub and the calliper and carrier. Most 14 inch wheels (and larger) will clear the callipers.
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