D11PS 146 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hey Guys,I'm just looking into possible rear brake upgrades and I heard that mk4 rear calipers fit the mk3 platform. Has anyone done this? If so has there been any advantages of doing so? Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
jamesw6810 80 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 What is the reason for the rear upgrade? extra stopping power or looks? to me the rear upgrade is not worth the hassle or cost, fronts is a different matter altogether. damian8588 and Ickyketseddie 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 The main reason is usually that the originals have seized, mk4 are ally so no seizing. Link to post Share on other sites
D11PS 146 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for the replies, the rears haven't seized i was upgrading the front do I thought the rear would be worth doing at the same timeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
The Duke 27 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I've just fitted mk4's to mine its an easy conversion but it is normally a swop when the mk3's have seized. I'm yet to drive the car so can't tell you what the difference is but I don't think you'll notice much Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
sedge 7 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 To be fair I've just upgraded the fronts on mine and now the back brakes look seriously pathetic in comparison so I can understand just wanting to change them haha Link to post Share on other sites
D11PS 146 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Yup, in the same boat, I don't know if there are any upgrades available for the rear?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Dekerf1996 27 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Can't you use the rear brakes from a golf v5 which would give a 256mm brake instead of the standard 228mm?I think using the v5 ones makes it straight bolt on as opposed to any of the 4 wheel drive onesSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
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