[Mk2] [NA] Brake Upgrade

[keith030458]

I have a 1990 Mk2 GT coupe that i want to give a little more braking power to, I believe that later models and turbo's have larger discs and calipers, so my questions are...Do these lager discs and calipers fit as a direct replacement i.e can I just buy the larger items and fit them direct without having to modify anything ? and the second question is , Will this mod make a very noticeable difference? Oh just thought of a third question, My car does not have ABS does this present any problems with fitting later calipers and what has to be done to fit ABS capability to my car?

[amnesia]

You can fit Rev2+ discs and callipers with no problems, but you can't keep the 14" wheels if you still have them.

AFAIK - adding ABS is a lot of work... off the top of my head you will need :

Hubs with ABS rings and sensors
ABS pump
ABS ECU
Wiring loom
Additional brake lines

Sounds like a lot of effort to me. Discs and callipers is easy though

[keith030458]

I thought that was the case, thanks for the info, really all I want to do is keep the car relatively original i.e lookswise but just up grade little things such as the brakes , lights , suspension and then just bring the engine back to a good conditions , then just to maintain the whole thing