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My old 1981 Vw Golf Cabriolet brake booster is totalled... I heard a golf mk2 booster will fit bolt on is that true or what other booster can work since the original booster is discontinued and the new spec citi golf boosters require modifications.
Any help would be greatly appreciated... It has to be a bolt on servo
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If you find that it fits, please update us, I am sitting with a similar issue with my '81 GLS.
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Measure and cut the pin off the mk1 brake booster and weld it onto the mk2 booster . Use a 22mm Master cylinder .Blank off the unnecessary ports . Fit back the original brake pipes making sure they are in the correct position . Godspeed :hi:
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Or get a new spec booster complete with the mechanism this is one that I reconditioned new ate sticker and all.


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Amazing reply..... Thanks for the help... I made a few calls, I got offered a vw fox brake booster that I was told should just bolt on.... But honeslty I'd love to do the mk2 booster, the cars stock brakes suck balls...
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@SayedMkI - How did you sort out the fewer number of ports on the master cylinder?
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@neuk I did not use the one on the new spec booster. That one only has 2 ports. The mk2 22mm Mc has 4 ports. If you plan on using the Mc with 2 ports you will have to run the pipes with all the fittings found on the new spec citingolfs.


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SayedMK1 wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 8:31 am @neuk I did not use the one on the new spec booster. That one only has 2 ports. The mk2 22mm Mc has 4 ports. If you plan on using the Mc with 2 ports you will have to run the pipes with all the fittings found on the new spec citingolfs.

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I thought as much, I have similar issues with my MkI at the moment although I believe it is just the booster that needs replacing, and @EX-DOHCTOR had similar with his MkI but has since redone some of the brake lines to account for newer master cylinders only having two ports.
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Just get a complete new spec setup and run the lines and you'll be sorted. The new spec mechanism straight fit for the most part. You'll have to drill 2 additional holes but that's not major. Hope you get it sorted


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I just got a quote to refurbish the current original small booster - +2500, cylinder is another - +450
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SayedMK1 wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 8:40 am Just get a complete new spec setup and run the lines and you'll be sorted. The new spec mechanism straight fit for the most part. You'll have to drill 2 additional holes but that's not major. Hope you get it sorted

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If this was aimed at me, no thanks, I want to keep my MkI as is for as long as possible. I am going to see her this weekend so will get a better idea of what needs to be done to sort her brakes out.
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Anyone know where I can also get braided brake lines and price for them??

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AvesshenG wrote:I just got a quote to refurbish the current original small booster - +2500, cylinder is another - +450
I have a complete old spec booster from an 83GT if you want came off a moving car. Just send courier to collect



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Neuk wrote:
SayedMK1 wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 8:40 am Just get a complete new spec setup and run the lines and you'll be sorted. The new spec mechanism straight fit for the most part. You'll have to drill 2 additional holes but that's not major. Hope you get it sorted

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If this was aimed at me, no thanks, I want to keep my MkI as is for as long as possible. I am going to see her this weekend so will get a better idea of what needs to be done to sort her brakes out.
Ok. It was just a suggestion.



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SayedMK1 wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 9:24 am
Neuk wrote:
SayedMK1 wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 8:40 am Just get a complete new spec setup and run the lines and you'll be sorted. The new spec mechanism straight fit for the most part. You'll have to drill 2 additional holes but that's not major. Hope you get it sorted

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If this was aimed at me, no thanks, I want to keep my MkI as is for as long as possible. I am going to see her this weekend so will get a better idea of what needs to be done to sort her brakes out.
Ok. It was just a suggestion.

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I've got a second hand brake booster from a fox, some ebc pads in the front and the rear disk set up from a mk2 gti golf,with the hubs and everything... Think ima go that way... Anyone else here got rear disks??

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AvesshenG wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 10:05 am I've got a second hand brake booster from a fox and the rear disk set up from a mk2 gti golf,with the hubs and everything... Think ima go that way... Anyone else here got rear disks??

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Neuk wrote:
AvesshenG wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 10:05 am I've got a second hand brake booster from a fox and the rear disk set up from a mk2 gti golf,with the hubs and everything... Think ima go that way... Anyone else here got rear disks??

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Nope, rear disks are a bit of a waste on a MkI.
I aclty mainly want them on as they look nice.... Image And I got them for an extremely cheap price

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Rather buy a pair of wilwood calipers and bigger disks and upgrade the front braking system.


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AvesshenG wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 10:09 am
Neuk wrote:
AvesshenG wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 10:05 am I've got a second hand brake booster from a fox and the rear disk set up from a mk2 gti golf,with the hubs and everything... Think ima go that way... Anyone else here got rear disks??

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Nope, rear disks are a bit of a waste on a MkI.
I aclty mainly want them on as they look nice.... Image And I got them for an extremely cheap price

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I see, for looks only then I would consider it, I don't believe rear discs provide any major benefit over drums unless you are building a massively powerful MkI. And even then, upgrading the front setup will yield better results...
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Does anyone know where I can buy replacements braided steel brake lines???

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AvesshenG wrote:Does anyone know where I can buy replacements braided steel brake lines???

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Lol who's wicus... You got a contact number for him?
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