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Back Brakes And Rear Beam

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:17 pm
by JDUB
MK2 1.8S - I need to replace the Rear brake back plates (standard drum brakes), does anyone know, are these the same as fitted to a MK1 Golf ?
I'm also going to refurbish the rear beam and, same question, is the beam exactly the same as a MK1 Golf i.e interchangeable ?
It seems much easier to get the parts if it is.
Sorry if this info is already here somewhere but I couldn't find it ? J

Re: Back Brakes And Rear Beam

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:37 pm
by mark1gls
They are the Same as a Mk1 golf and Mk1 golf convertable. Most parts are.

Re: Back Brakes And Rear Beam

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:40 pm
by mr.brown
What he said ^^ :good:

Re: Back Brakes And Rear Beam

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 5:40 pm
by JDUB
Thanks for the replys, that's a result then. I'm going to need new ARB clamps, There are stainless ones from Quiffs or homemade (I've read somewhere on this forum), any other options ? Any other fitting tips apart from remove the rear beam and use superhuman effort and a large vice ?

Re: Back Brakes And Rear Beam

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:07 pm
by Mr Funk
If you know anyone that's well versed in the dark arts buy them a pint and ask for a favour.

People have made home brew clamps and they seem cool, me and a few other people have used Monsiuer Quiff's and they're coolio.