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hi i am going to change the rear axle on my mk1. it as got drum brakes on. can i put one on with disc brakes. with same handbrake cable or do i have to change it. forgot to mention its got ABS and traction control.

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    no need to change the rear 'axle' or subframe.

    just change over the stub axles and hubs. you will need handbrake cables and brake hoses to suit though

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    i am going to change the axle. the one that's on is very rusty. so i fort wail i was changing it i would put one on with disc brakes .

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    fair enough. its pretty straight forward to change, just heavy

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    Just make sure that you find out about whether the brake master/slave cylinders need changing to allow for the increased fluid transfer.

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    Just make sure that you find out about whether the brake master/slave cylinders need changing to allow for the increased fluid transfer.

    No changes required on the mk1

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    Pshaw, the job's a doddle then ;)

    Basically lol

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    Hi thanks for the advice all i will go for disc then

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