rear discs brake conversion

[turbo-boy]

alright there just wanting to no is it the mk 2 golf rear brake set up that will just bolt straight onto my back axle?reason why im asking is i seen conversion kits that ya hav to weld a spacer onto my alxe dont want to do that. anyone no if there is another way?

[burgo]

no rear disk set up bolts straight one.

[turbo-boy]

i read somewhere on the net tht a mk 2 golf rear stub alxe and brakes bolt straught on cause the bearing is the same size as the nova one? if not wat is the best way to do it?

[burgo]

errr buy my beam?

[andymac]

it does bolt straight on but you need a to make or buy plates that the caliper will mount onto.

[craig green]

The mk2 Golof ones roughly fit the Nova stub axle pattern on the beam. I think you have to elongate the holes on the stub axles to get them on. Then you have to figure out the hand brake cables as its a tad different to the Nova drums or Astra 16v handbrake assembly.

I've done the 16v setup & found it no hassle at all.

[turbo-boy]

ok just bought mounting plates of chris ashley there. so all i need to get now is a mk 3 astra rear brake set up? or can i use calibra,cavalier or mk2 astra rear brake?

no golf parts on my nova

[Pistol Pete]

I cut up an Astra (mk2) GTE 16v beam for my conversion. Used the plates off it aswell.

[craig green]

I cut up an Astra (mk2) GTE 16v beam for my conversion. Used the plates off it aswell.

That's what you are meant to do. It alters the stub axle pattern to that of the Astra type.

You can't use Calibra hubs (or those from a Cav with IRS - GSi & 4x4 turbo) as the hubs are different. Only the discs & calipers are any use. The best donor is an Astra GTE 16v or GSi 16v. That will provide you with stub axles, rear plates/caliper carrier, wheel bearings, hub flanges, discs & calipers.

[burgo]

ive always used cavalier stuff on my ones. much easier to get hold of than astra stuff

[Pistol Pete]

I didnt think there was much difference between cav/cally/astra rear hubs TBH. The only reason i used Astra stuff is because i had the whole car!!

[turbo-boy]

cheers will see if i can get them on here. will get eighter mk2 or mk3 astra set up. wat hand brake cable do i need to get

[Pistol Pete]

You will need a 16v mk2 Astra beam as the 8v didnt have discs IIRC.

Not sure on handbrake cable, i'm still after one for mine. I *think* its a cav one you need?

[turbo-boy]

i hav ordered the weld on plates from christ ashley. hav put a post up so hopwfully i will get sorted