Denis, So you wanna convert to 10.1" brakes? I performed the upgrade on my old 89 Jetta GTX 1.8l 16V. I picked up the spindle and carrier from a 16V Passat for $125CDN ($70US) from a local VW shop.
You're going to need the spindle and caliper, as well as disks and pads for the basic job. But I am willing to bet that when you actually get there you will notice that other parts need to be changed too. It may be a good idea to examine the rubber boots on the steering rack, tie-rod ends and ball joints. Take a look at your CV joints and control arm bushings while you're at it. If you have any suspicion on tie-rod ends or ball joints just change them all with OEM parts. I had some difficulty getting the tie-rod end from separating from the spindle, my mechanic recommended actually beating on the spindle with a hammer near the tie-rod end, and it worked. After the job is complete you will more than likely need an alignment. I know some guys who really like the 9.4" brake setup because it has less rotational mass and with ATE disks and Ferodo pads they setup does really well in the auto-x. I really noticed a difference when upgrading from 9.4" to 10.1 and I couldn't believe the amount of stopping power I had under my feet. I've never experienced the 11" power, but I do know that some companies actually make a caliper carrier that can be mounted on the 10.1" setup, and its not too expensive either. Hope that helps, Mark. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denis Palmans" <[email protected]> To: "'Volkswagen mailing list.'" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 2:07 AM Subject: [a2-16v-list] 9.4 vs 10.1 vs 11 inch brakes > I know this is asked a lot, but i seem to have forgotten all the > differences. > > What is needed to convert from 9.4 inch brakes to the 10.1? Can the brakes > from an A3 be used, and if so what a3's had 10.1 inch brakes. > > Finaly other than size what else is different between the 10.1 and 11 inch > brakes. Is it just the callipers, the carriers and the disks themselves? > > -Denis > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
