16v Rear disks on a 8V

[Decker" <boisfort@myhome.net (Decker)]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Decker" <boisfort@myhome.net>
To: "Rabbit16v" <Rabbit16v@attbi.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: 16v Rear disks on a 8V


> Hi Dave;
>     10.1's fronts are a lot easier than that. You don't need to change the
> spindles
> ( knuckles ). All you need is the disks and calipers. Don't try to use the
> backing plates. You do need 14 in wheels but  unless you are racing I
don't
> see how you need the rear discs weight transfer being what it is. I did
use
> the
> bigger/wider  85 Audi rear drums and backing plates that are the same as
> Dasher and Rabbit pickup. Then there is no reason to change the master
> cylinder if you don't put disc's on thge rear. The 10.1's on front are a
> huge
> improvement over the 9.4's.
> Brian Decker
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rabbit16v" <Rabbit16v@attbi.com>
> To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 2:46 PM
> Subject: Re: 16v Rear disks on a 8V
>
>
> > Remember, though, that you'll have to replace the front knuckle assys,
get
> > an alignment, always use 14" or bigger wheels (and not all 14" wheels
will
> > clear the 10.1" calipers), replace your master and booster (to do it
> > correctly) then replace the pedal assy for the switch that you loose
when
> > you go to the bigger master (unless your pedal assy already has a place
> for
> > the switch).  After all of that, you MIGHT feel a difference or you may
> not.
> > Depends on how you use them.  For the most part VWs are fairly
overbraked
> > the way they are unless you plan on doing track racing or autocross or
> > something.  The cars were made to be sporty and the brakes (when in
proper
> > operating order) are more than enough to keep up with the rigors of
> everyday
> > driving AND pushing it a little once in a while.
> >
> > Keep us informed on how everything works out and what you end up doing
to
> > the car.  I'll be curious!
> >
> > Dave
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Drew Teague" <roccnroll@hotmail.com>
> > To: <drizzet@techography.net>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 2:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: 16v Rear disks on a 8V
> >
> >
> > > Well, first of all, what do you have in the front, stock 9.4"?  I
would
> > look
> > > into upgrading those first, especially if you are looking for
real-life
> > > stopping power.  the front wheels average about 75% of the braking, so
> > throw
> > > on some 10.1" 16v front brakes (or 11" G60's w/ adapters)  and you'll
> > > definitely be more pleased with the results.  After you do that, then
> look
> > > into rear disks.  1st things first (just my $.02)
> > >
> > > Drew
> > >
> > > **Drew Teague**
> > > Harrisburg, PA
> > >
> > > `84 8v Rocco --  "Bruise"
> > > `85 BMW 318
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "William" <drizzet@techography.net>
> > > >To: "Scirocco" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > >Subject: 16v Rear disks on a 8V
> > > >Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 13:53:04 -0500
> > > >
> > > >Hay i'm thinking of puting on a set of 16v rear disk breaks on my 85
> 8v.
> > > >Now the questions are:  is it worth it, what are the pors and cons,
and
> > > >what all is involved/needed to do this mod.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Thank you
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >William F.
> > >
> > >
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