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239mm mk1 gti cailpers

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239mm mk1 gti cailpers

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are these the same as i have on my 1.6 gt or are these abit better :scratch:
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post '79 calipers will usually be the same as the mk2 (inscribed with "VW II")

Also: Your GT probably has solid brake discs and thicker pads, wheras GTi uses vented discs and slimmer pads.
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Re: 239mm mk1 gti cailpers

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The Autoad wrote:post '79 calipers will usually be the same as the mk2 (inscribed with "VW II")

Also: Your GT probably has solid brake discs and thicker pads, wheras GTi uses vented discs and slimmer pads.
i have vented disc on the front plus the slim pads so should be ok just wanted to know if there would be better :hugegrin:
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