[Mk2] [Turbo] Need help with my Rev1 braking system upgrade

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madr2turbo
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Need help with my Rev1 braking system upgrade

Post by madr2turbo »

I have a rev1 turbo with the 4x abs pack on it but i would like to upgrade to the bigger rev2/3/4 setup with 275 x 30mm front discs and 281 x 25mm rear.
I have been offered 2 set ups
calipers (4) discs (4) and pads (4) at a reasonable price but,

1 set is off a mr2 with abs.

the other set,

An mr2 without abs ( the better of the 2 setups )

So my quesions are,

1. Can you fit the bigger brake setup from a non abs mr2 turbo to an abs aquiped rev1 mr2 turbo.

2. If the answer is yes, would you lose the use of your abs system.

3. Apart from calipers/discs and pads is there anything else i will need to change/upgrade or modifie when i do the brakes upgrade ?.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need help with my Rev1 braking system upgrade

Post by Lewis Jay »

madr2turbo wrote:I have a rev1 turbo with the 4x abs pack on it but i would like to upgrade to the bigger rev2/3/4 setup with 275 x 30mm front discs and 281 x 25mm rear.
I have been offered 2 set ups
calipers (4) discs (4) and pads (4) at a reasonable price but,

1 set is off a mr2 with abs.

the other set,

An mr2 without abs ( the better of the 2 setups )

So my quesions are,

1. Can you fit the bigger brake setup from a non abs mr2 turbo to an abs aquiped rev1 mr2 turbo.

2. If the answer is yes, would you lose the use of your abs system.

3. Apart from calipers/discs and pads is there anything else i will need to change/upgrade or modifie when i do the brakes upgrade ?.

Thanks in advance.


1. Yes

2. No (due to above answer)

3. You will need to bend back the back plate at the back of hub before fitting the disc as its small on the Rev 1 setup and the discs are larger on the Rev 2 set. (Very easy to do)

Get it done mate its a great upgrade you wont be disappointed. :thumleft:
madr2turbo
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need help with my Rev1 braking system upgrade

Post by madr2turbo »

Thanks, Lewis :thumleft:
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need help with my Rev1 braking system upgrade

Post by HighwayStar »

Pop some braided lines on at the same time for top notch results. :thumleft:

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