Bizarro
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| posted on 18/7/11 at 08:33 PM |
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VAG rear caliper help
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.
 
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jabs
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| posted on 18/7/11 at 08:45 PM |
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On my VW passat the handbrake cable is at the top - if that helps any
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garybee
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| posted on 18/7/11 at 09:03 PM |
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I'd go by the bleed nipple. That definately needs to be at the top to do anything useful.
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 18/7/11 at 09:19 PM |
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My 442 has golf calipers and cable at bottom ( polo cables) will look in my sva cd for sme pics
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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NigeEss
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| posted on 18/7/11 at 09:24 PM |
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As above, your nipples have the answer 
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contaminated
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| posted on 18/7/11 at 10:12 PM |
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My VAG calipers are mounted on top of the disk.
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Doctor Derek Doctors
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| posted on 19/7/11 at 09:30 AM |
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I'm sure that the cable runs underneath on most Golfs and many trailing arm cars for that matter.
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Bizarro
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| posted on 19/7/11 at 08:23 PM |
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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
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 19/7/11 at 08:46 PM |
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You should have email soon
With pics
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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RickRick
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| posted on 19/7/11 at 08:52 PM |
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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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Bizarro
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| posted on 19/7/11 at 09:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega 24 v6
You should have email soon
With pics
Received, thanks. What discs do you have?
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 19/7/11 at 09:38 PM |
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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]
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Toltec
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| posted on 19/7/11 at 09:43 PM |
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Have you considered using the Mini caliper?
Same bolt spacing, 90mm iirc, as the sierra calipers.
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