Difference Between 1.6Gti And Xs Brake Calipers

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

Is the only difference between the two the pad carriers? just contemplating a swap over to 1.6 hubs/brakes whilst i'm upgrading a few other things, but cant be bothered with the hassle of bleeding the brakes if i can just swap the pad carriers over instead, then swap the discs over.

[pug_ham 244 3 Cars]

Yes, you can do that.

 

I did this on my old STDT which uses the GTI Bendix calipers when I won some new base model calipers on ebay.

 

Graham.

[Anthony 1,002]

Remember that base model Bendix calipers tend to use a 5-sided bolt to attach the pad carriers, and a matching socket will likely be difficult to source locally.

[swordfish210 20]

Remember that base model Bendix calipers tend to use a 5-sided bolt to attach the pad carriers, and a matching socket will likely be difficult to source locally.

 

Doesn't someone sell them on eBay? I did remove some 5 siders with a 2lb hammer and cold chisel once without too much trouble then just bought some 6 sided ones to replace them.

[Anthony 1,002]

You can get them easily enough mail order and no doubt on eBay, but that's a fat lot of good when you're halfway through a job on a Sunday afternoon and only then realise that you need one...

[Ryan 99]

Most motor factors normally have them I think.

[pug_ham 244 3 Cars]

Remember that base model Bendix calipers tend to use a 5-sided bolt to attach the pad carriers, and a matching socket will likely be difficult to source locally.

So do the 1.6 GTI Bendix calipers but if you have an old six sided socket of a similar size you can usually get them undone using that, I did anyway.

 

IIRC I saw the correct five sided socket at halfrauds last time I was looking for stuff.

 

Graham.

[welshpug 1,655]

Draper do them, have one right here on my desk as it happens

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

what size is needed?

[GeorgeXS 32]

http://www.mawsley.com/home/Specialist-Automotive-Socketry/EXPERT-12.5MM-1/2-SQUARE-DRIVE-PENTAGON-BRAKE-IMPACT-SOCKET.html

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

legend, ta