What front brakes on a 89 Corrado ?

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  1. watercooled Forum Member

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    Thinking late Golf mk2 GTI or Mk3 caliper setup,can someone tell me,have a set of front disks that are ok so may change the pads,cheers.
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Surely it depends on what model? 8v, 16v, vr6?
     
  3. watercooled Forum Member

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    Oh sorry,should have 1.8 KR,thanks
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    I'd be shocked if they are anything other than mk2 16v 256mm discs and pads.
     
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    GVK Paid Member Paid Member

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    Yeah as Tristan says a KR car will have the mk2 16v front brakes already.
     
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    Thanks guys,new Mintex ones I have don't fit as they are mk2 8v,most likely sell them as the 87 gti I had is long sold.
     
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    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    The other factor... Because the brake upgrade is so common on cars not running g60 / 280mm discs, you'd always want to check it hasn't been upgraded in the past.
    Mk2 8v should be 239mm.
     
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    Measure them, even between the two golfs here there are differences, ones vented and one solid, that was before upgrade.
     

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