G60 calipers onto CGT

[JShadzi at aol.com]

IME, on the smaller, lighter cars, the 10" brakes can be made to work really well, the G60's are tanks and don't result in that much more braking capacity.  The corrado calipers are about 4 lbs lighter each than the G60 and have a bigger 280mm rotor.

Javad

In a message dated 1/12/2003 11:33:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, bob at audisport.com writes:

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> Dang, I thought the brakes on my 16V scirocco sucked! (and yes they were
> working just fine!). The G60's, while are still mediocre brakes, are a
> much better option and will go on with a simple bracket. A much better
> option IMO than the VW brakes.
> Bob
>
> Ti Kan wrote:
>
> >The Scirocco 16V calipers and (10.1") rotors will bolt on without
> >modifications.  The Corrado calipers and (11") rotors will require
> >an adapter bracket (I believe RPI has them).
> >
> >-Ti
> >2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
> >2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
> >1984 5000S turbo
> >1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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> >
> >JShadzi at aol.com writes:
> >
> >
> >>Not a direct fit by a long shot, isn't the '83 the 4x100 bolt pattern?  If so, you may be able to use the Corrado or Scirroco brakes, Ti, can you confirm?
> >>
> >>In a message dated 1/12/2003 8:56:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, Stpndsmnn writes:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>Just wondering if the G60 Calipers are a direct bolt-on
> to
> >>>an '83 CGT??
> >>>Will I need to make brackets?  Change strut housings?
> >>>
> >>>THanks
> >>>Matt Kramer
> >>>
>