Ive recently bought a part built MK Indy, the build was not that far along so Ive decided to strip most of the parts and a suitable starting point seems to be getting the brakes assembled and in a working condition.

I am having trouble deciding how the rear calipers fit! I belive they are VW Golf calipers but as they are currently fitted the handbrake operation/mechanism is pointing downwards ie the cable would have to be routed to the bottom of the caliper? Ive attached a couple of pictures to try and explain!
Ive tried swapping them over but it still doesnt look right.

Any pictures of a similar set up appreciated, cheers.

On my VW passat the handbrake cable is at the top - if that helps any

I'd go by the bleed nipple. That definately needs to be at the top to do anything useful.

My 442 has golf calipers and cable at bottom ( polo cables) will look in my sva cd for sme pics

As above, your nipples have the answer

My VAG calipers are mounted on top of the disk.

I'm sure that the cable runs underneath on most Golfs and many trailing arm cars for that matter.

Ive had a look tonight and as fitted the blead nipples are at the bottom of the caliper. Ive tried swapping them over side for side but they catch the upright and wont fit without modification to the upright.
Ive tried turning them 90 and 180 degrees and have the same problem. Whichever way I try I dont think I will be able to fit the caliper and neatly route the handbrake cable and keep it clear from the wishbone without modification to the upright/caliper/handbrake mechanism.

Im not that bothered about the small weight saving Ill get from the VAG calipers and am thinking I may revert to Sierra calipers.

Am I correct in thinking these would be a direct fitment without any moding:

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=562_588&products_id=13593

Or if I wanted to spend a bit more and stay stylish:

http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/Rear%20SVA%20Ultralite%202%20Sierra%20Lug.html

You should have email soon
With pics

i ditched my vag calipers and got sierra ones for simplicity, now post sva working on motorbike front calipers fitted to the rear, just need to get my brother off his ass to make the bells for me

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Originally posted by omega 24 v6
You should have email soon
With pics

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From memory Mk1 fiesta front discs. But remember I did all the axle fab to suit.

[Edited on 19/7/11 by omega 24 v6]

Have you considered using the Mini caliper?



Same bolt spacing, 90mm iirc, as the sierra calipers.