Birkin front disk brakes (rotors) ??

[KiwiBirkin]

Hi does anyone know what Birkin used for the front disk (rotor) on a 1997/8 narrow track model, I belive the calipers are of a VW Golf, I need to change my fronts on my Birkin as they are getting glazed and hard.

 

Cheers Stephen

[slomove]

I have this info....

 

M3101121AA Front Brake Discs VW Golf3 VR6 (Birkin machined)

 

However, the old front calipers (before Outlaw 4-pot were installed) are supposed to be

B5451355AA R/H Front Caliper VW GTI Golf 1985 onwards

B5451356AA L/H Front Caliper VW GTI Golf 1985 onwards

 

Not sure if that makes sense but I know the GTI calipers fit my '98 Birkin.

 

But if your discs are just glazed, why not put them on a lathe and give a little refresh.

Or put some really aggressive race pads on for a while, that will do the job ;-)

Edited January 23, 2012 by slomove

[rzempel]

I replaced my rotors with the Golf discs, and found I had to machine out the inside diameter a bit. I don't know if that's the case on the 97/98...mine's an '01.

 

Randall

[KiwiBirkin]

Thanks for the information guys.

[S3 Kim]

Thanks all.

It does look like they're from VW late 80s Golf etc with the centers machined out. But mine seem to have a larger OD.

I was able to get them machined. Just enough thickness left.

I'd had an issue with warped rotor. 

Forums been great. Thanks again for your help.

[IamScotticus]

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Edited Saturday at 10:21 PM by IamScotticus