Mk3 Ibiza Rear Discs on Mk2

[Fisher]

Consensus is that Mk2 GTi 8v rear disc set up is pants..

Will the Mk3 Ibiza rear disc set-up fit on the Mk2 rear beam ok?

Are the brakes any better?

I guess I would be changing stub axles, backplates, discs, and calipers and handbrake cable...anyone tried this?

 

[ather`s]

the rears are the same as on the 8v, 16v and the mk3 cupra`s, but yes you are right you will need the stubs of the mk3 as the bearing set up is different

 

[Fisher]

Any benefit from going mk3 rears??

 

[ather`s]

the only reason i went for the mk3 set up was that it was there when i needed it. the only thing different is the bearing set up like i say so whether its any better than the mk2`s, im not sure!

 

[jcs356]

I guess it boils down to which rear axle you can get hold of the easiest/cheapest.

 

[LMJ]

I think, iirc the Mk3 rear set is two piece, whilst the Mk2 rear sets are 1 piece. Read it somewhere...

 

[knackerdecobre]

From what I have read around the net, the main problem with the calipers is the handbrake mechanism in the caliper itself is prone to seizing, but the caliper mechanism was changed for the Mk4 platform.

All you need for the swap is the calipers, maybe pads and these lines http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/shop/goodridge-brake-hose-kit-vw-1984-1992.html