247 to 283 GTI 6 front brakes

[306 d turbo]

Will the GTI callipers bolt straight onto the standard 1995 d turbo hub ?

will i be able to be use the same flexi hoses?

what is best procedure to go about changing the brakes?

[Pompey306mark]

Bolt straight on. I think you might need different brake lines. It's been a wile since I changed mine. Someone will correct me.

[HDIkyle]

Will need longer hoses also 15" wheels min. Try get the master cylinder also otherwise there will be a lot of travel as I sure the piston is bigger or whatever. Best was from previous is get a garage to change them as the unions seem to fuse themselves to the hard lines

[306 d turbo]

I have Uprated Goodridge Front Braided brake hoses which i believe are longer.wil these be ok with the gti6 callipers?

is it best to go for girling or lucas?

How important is it to do the master cylinder?

[Ricky]

Don't see why you need longer hoses, my standard length were fine.

[HDIkyle]

Master cylinder is not important but it will just give that bit better feel in pedal.

[spike2002]

I mayb wrong but im sure i have read some where that you need the bolts off the gti calipers as the 247mm bolts are diferent length.
I may just be having a blond moment tho

[Mattcheese31]

you don't need longer flexi's and you don't need the master cylinder it's fine, also you may need some washers as i thought the bolts were different length but i think it may be slightly different hubs or something instead . . . .mine are fitted with spring washers, i got some gti6 bolts though and they were the same . .

[londondan86]

AS above really, straight fit but you may need some washers for the bolts but cant really remember, hoses are fine but soak the unions in WD40 for a couple of days before you do the switch.
I didn't bother with the master cylinder and have no problems at all.

[Eeyore]

i swapped my 1.8 266mm brakes for gti ones and it was a straight swap. Master cylinder is the standard one so you dont need to change it!

[KrisB]

The bolts are different lengths, but thats only a problem if you dont bother to clean the threads out in the hub!

Hoses are fine.

Master cylinder is optional and better, but adjusting up the rear drums will make a bigger difference

[306 d turbo]

if i get the bolts when getting the callipers off a gti 6 should that be ok? is this the length of bolt that is required?

by bolts do you mean the 19mm ones that hold the bracket to the hub?

[aggyj17]

yes the 19mm ones that hold them on. if you get the gti6 ones then you wnt need washers. but if you cant get any washers work just as well lol.

[Matt]

Master cylinder is good too, but if you don't have it as long as there is decent disks and pads on there you will be fine!

[silverzx]

KrisB how do you adjust the drums?

[Frosty]

KrisB how do you adjust the drums?

im not KrisB but you adjust the drums by taking the drums off and adjusting the shoes out a bit

[306 d turbo]

I believe the drums have a self adjusting mechanism?

Am i right?

[Mattcheese31]

I believe the drums have a self adjusting mechanism?

Am i right?

yes, but years of getting clogged with grime and they often don't work without cleaning and CAREFULLY oiling them up lol . .