Spiky 37 Posted February 3, 2007 i've found someone near me who has a set of the these for sale they come with pads and disc's and calipers is £150 a good price??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugbliss 0 Posted February 3, 2007 i guess that would depend on the condition, and how much life is left in them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted February 3, 2007 well on the phone he said they were good condition, but we all know peoples idea of "mint" and "good" condition is different best i have a look then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy 0 Posted February 5, 2007 Snap them up. Then you can ditch the rear compensators and save yourself £40 every year when one of them knackers up (I'm not bitter ) for the MOT. Higgy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted February 5, 2007 just found another set for 140 so will see if i can get those do i really need to change the master cylinder when i fit these brakes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted February 5, 2007 GTi-6 setups usually go for £100-150 in my experience, so the price isn't too bad if the disks and pads are newish, but a bit expensive if they need replacing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted February 5, 2007 do i really need to change the master cylinder when i fit these brakes? Don't need to, no - I still run a standard MC with my GTi-6 brakes and I personally like the longer pedal travel, but alot of people fit a 406 non-ABS MC to keep the pedal travel similar to standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted February 5, 2007 ok, cheers, these come with new discs and pads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncs 0 Posted February 5, 2007 sorry to hijak the thread but iv a set of these to go on my car but i have the master cylinder aswell,and if i did want to use the mc how hard a job is it to replace as its something iv never had to do?? any info would be great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted February 5, 2007 sorry to hijak the thread but iv a set of these to go on my car but i have the master cylinder aswell,and if i did want to use the mc how hard a job is it to replace as its something iv never had to do?? any info would be great Assuming it's a 1.9 you've got, and a 406 non-ABS MC to go on... Undo brakelines to front calipers Remove existing disks and calipers Fit GTi-6 disks, caliper and pads Reconnect brake lines, checking for sufficient slack on full-lock either way Undo brake pipes from MC (use a brake spanner!) Remove wiring from top of MC reservoir Undo the two nuts holding the MC to the servo Remove the exisitng MC and fit 406 MC Tighten nuts securing MC to servo Splice wiring for 205 low fluid sensor onto the 406 sensor wiring Reconnect and tighten brake lines to new MC Fill with fresh brake fluid Bleed front and rear calipers Start engine and check that the pedal isn't excessively spongy, and that it doesn't creep under pressure (which suggests a leak) Go for a test drive and enjoy your new found stopping power! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiky 37 Posted February 5, 2007 much appreciate that, very helpful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncs 0 Posted February 6, 2007 same here hope for good weather this wk end and ill get them on although living in scotland i wont be holding my breath..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 400 1 Cars Posted February 6, 2007 i've had a set (off a Xsara VTS) for several years now on my 205 Mi16 (Mi32 now ) and have got a set (off a 306 GTI6) for my 205 GTI recently. also looking forward to fitting them as my brakes are somehow weak now (compared to the VTS ones on the Mi32 and Brembo's on my T16 ). i've also taken the servo and m/c and going to swap them too (just like i did on the Mi32). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
