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Old 13-04-2014, 03:58 PM
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I am converting the front brakes to cosworth calipers and discs but the carriers are hitting the ABS on the hubs. Can any one tell me if I need to change the hubs?
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cossie calipers are not suited to mk6 GTis really far better off with ones from a mk3 mondeo
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I had st170 brakes on mine. Pretty much fit straight on.
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Originally Posted by 3i Jim
I had st170 brakes on mine. Pretty much fit straight on.
that they do easier to find mk3 mondy ones though and use st170 discs
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Thanks for the info but unfortunately I was told the cossy 4x4 fit straight on so I went and bought everything. I'll just have to remove the ABS system and put them on.
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Originally Posted by oldford10
Thanks for the info but unfortunately I was told the cossy 4x4 fit straight on so I went and bought everything. I'll just have to remove the ABS system and put them on.
I would send the bill to whoever told you they fit straight on and to remove abs for a set of calipers is stir crazy its only a gti after all
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A GTI with 190bhp. I need more stoping power lol

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What engine does it have?
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Cosworth setup would be inferior to the st170 setup anyway.
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1.8 zetec
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Originally Posted by 3i Jim
I had st170 brakes on mine. Pretty much fit straight on.

When you say pretty muchfit straight on what do you mean? What has to be done to fit them and is it mk1 st170
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Originally Posted by oldford10
1.8 zetec
What mods?
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Originally Posted by oldford10
When you say pretty muchfit straight on what do you mean? What has to be done to fit them and is it mk1 st170
st170 is only a mk1 facelift and the front brakes totally bolt straight on, the only job to do is simply widening the mounting hole which is very very easy and a 2 minute job unless you are clueless at car DIY
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Originally Posted by luke19790_3
What mods?
130bhp head
4branch, straight through middle pipe to back box
iridium plugs with 10mm leads
R1 bike carbs
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What management you running??
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
st170 is only a mk1 facelift and the front brakes totally bolt straight on, the only job to do is simply widening the mounting hole which is very very easy and a 2 minute job unless you are clueless at car DIY
That I could manage that lol. Thanks for your help
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