hi there ill be due front discs and pads in the next few months. my calipers are ancient and cant be in the best condition still. anyone know where i can get new calipers on an exchange basis etc? im on 280mm brakes, so my calipers are the same as mk2 256mm, 280mm type
these are only for 239mm brakes, the slider kit you need is a VAG only item 443 698 470 comes with 2x rubber boots, grease and 2 caliper bolts edit: you can refurb your calipers yourself, get a seal kit from VAG: 431 698 471 B as long as the piston is smooth and rust free its all good.
refurbing them is easy, pop the pistons out with a tyre inflater on the hoses and lube the new seals with brake fluid, takes about 10mins Ry
the sliders in mine didnt feel particularly tight, i think there was play. with the slider kit cure this?
i think a little play is ok, once packed with grease it should be reet. Are your brakes binding or anything at the moment?
the fronts are ok. one of my rears is a bit squiffy. when i brake hard the rear does want to step out to the right...
hmm, all the kit has is boots , grease n bolts so it wont help if ya sliders are shafted the rear caliper carrier is the same on most vag models so shouldnt be hard to get some from zee scrappy
allegedly New Girling 54's are 33 exchange from VW so no point messing about... and mine are girling 54
If theres play on the sliders the bore of the carrier will be worn. Replacing just the calipier won't cure it. [ unless you get the carriers with the calipers ]
