What exactly do I need to convert to the 172 front brake set up?

**Wobba** · 12-09-2012, 23:26

I imagine I would need the 172 stub axle? Do they fit straight onto the suspension?

**northy** · 13-09-2012, 07:05

No they need a bit of machining to fit the narrower mk1 struts. Nothing major though

**Wobba** · 13-09-2012, 08:16

Ahh yea I think I remember now. Cheers.

**ThRaXaIR** · 13-09-2012, 21:34

So the full list is? :D

**16v_paddy** · 13-09-2012, 21:36

Originally Posted by ThRaXaIR

So the full list is? :D

172 stub axle, machined by 2mm iirc on each side where it attaches to the strut with a mk1 hub pressed into it
calipers
discs
pads

**tutuur** · 13-09-2012, 21:58

Bolt holes are different too, so either press bushes into the stub axles or drill the coilover to take thicker bolts.

**kmetek** · 13-09-2012, 22:12

You can also use Megane I 1.6 16V stub axels, easier and cheaper to find. The only difference with the 172 is the bearing size, the rest is the same.

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