What's the difference between Mk2 and Mk3 brake calipers?
the simplest swap is the mk3 style, the handbrake release mech on these is more protected than the mk2 style an so less prone to siezing. I believe the mk4's are even better in this respect, but involve different hoses, pads etc... mk3 calipers. The only prob with the mk2's is them sticking.
What's the best rear brake upgrade for a Mk2 Corrado?
A good rear brake upgrade on mk2/Corrado is to use Mk4 golf rear calipers. These calipers don't suffer with the seizing handbrake mechanism like the earlier ones do and they are also considerably lighter being alloy. The conversion is pretty straight forward, although there are a couple of thing that you need to consider.
Can You Mount the calipers upside down on a Mk2?
If you have an early MK2 with the handbrake cable at the top, you can mount the calipers 'upside down' the only issue with this is the nipple ends up at the bottom so to bleed em you have to whip off the caliper and hang it the right way up.
What's the difference between Mk2 and Mk4 handbrakes?
MK4s have a stronger handbrake mech, but since they're alloy they corrode and sieze up just as badly as MK2s if you dont paint them up, plus you need to spend the extra on conversion hoses. Also the nipples can sieze in due to the caliper being alloy and the nipple steel!
How do you compress a rear brake cylinder?
0:394:14How to Compress Rear Brake Caliper Piston - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou want to get it into place and onto the two slots of the piston. And once you do you can tightenMoreYou want to get it into place and onto the two slots of the piston. And once you do you can tighten the thrust bolt nut so you can remove all the play. And now you can rotate the handle.
How do you compress a VW brake piston?
1:232:38How To Compress Rear Brake Caliper Piston - WITHOUT THE TOOL - HDYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe'll kind of lock it into place and spin it clockwise. And what you'll start to notice is. It'llMoreWe'll kind of lock it into place and spin it clockwise. And what you'll start to notice is. It'll start to go in the Piston. Stuff finally go back into the housing. And.
How do you compress rear brake piston without tool?
0:052:58How To Collapse Twist Style Rear Brake Caliper Without Special ToolYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWay just a little bit of pressure from. The. From the uh. Looks like we're going the right way. JustMoreWay just a little bit of pressure from. The. From the uh. Looks like we're going the right way. Just a little bit of pressure from the vice grips is going to help you push the thing.
How do I decompress my rear brakes?
0:553:46Four Ways to Collapse a Caliper Piston - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGo ahead and take your caliper. Off place the pad. Next to the piston. Just your channel locks out.MoreGo ahead and take your caliper. Off place the pad. Next to the piston. Just your channel locks out. And squeeze your channel locks and push that piston back.
Why can't I compress my brake caliper?
When the caliper piston won't compress, it's likely due to a rusty or corroded caliper piston, caused by a bad piston boot. If it's the rear caliper piston, consider the chance that the incorrect wind back procedure is being used.
How do you retract a rear brake caliper piston?
6:407:45How to Retract a Rear Brake Piston in Caliper - Both Types Covered!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThat's going to push the piston back into its housing. And then once it's fully recessed just stop.MoreThat's going to push the piston back into its housing. And then once it's fully recessed just stop. And check and you can verify that because the piston will be fully into the housing.
Can you push caliper piston in by hand?
1:033:03how to push brake piston in without removing it Full HD 1080p - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd the caliper and then push gently push the Pistons. Back. As you can see they're moving back niceMoreAnd the caliper and then push gently push the Pistons. Back. As you can see they're moving back nice and gently. When she done that. Move the calipers back. And then put the screwdriver.
How do you push back brake pistons?
To successfully push back the rear caliper brake piston, you will need a simple tool such as a plier or a screwdriver. You need to twist the piston clockwise; clockwise will spin the piston inward into the housing itself inside the caliper, and then you will be able to change your brake pads.
How do you wind a back brake piston?
0:012:51How to retract a brake caliper piston on rear brakes ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTake your extension. And your ratchet. Put it into the hole that's opposite of the pattern that you'MoreTake your extension. And your ratchet. Put it into the hole that's opposite of the pattern that you're gonna use. And put your wrench for clockwise righty tighty and turn the piston into the caliper.
What can I use to compress brake caliper?
8:4610:12How to Compress Rear Brake Caliper "No Special Tools" - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can just spin a lug nut on there by just hand tight to hold that rotor in place. And you'reMoreYou can just spin a lug nut on there by just hand tight to hold that rotor in place. And you're always gonna want to start these caliper slides back in just to make sure the threads. And cross certain
chrismc Forum Junkie
Is there a general concensus on how the compensator should be set on a mk2?
RIP-MK3 Forum Addict
the best way is to swap for mk3 rear beam and fit a bias valve which does diddly squat and have your rears locking the whole time
RIP-MK3 Forum Addict
the other major problem with not enough going to the rears - is if you arrive a bit quick into a corner and need to trail the brakes you could end up sideways pretty quick if the fronts are slowing much quicker than the back!!
chrismc Forum Junkie
I'd have said that in normal driving you want as much rear braking as you can get, as long as you don't start to lock up the rear end. If you haven't got the kit, then it's trial and error. If you're fully on the front brakes, and no rears, it would increase your chances of cooking fluid, glazing pads, or warping discs.
