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mexicupra · 11-09-2005, 19:33

guys
i noticed on a previous thread that all you cupra owners have red "seat sport" brake calipers front and back as standard.
I how ever dont!! the most likely reason is that my cupra is mexican, but i have taken some pics and posted them down below and was wondering if you guys could tell me is they are the same spec as yours, i.e. dimensions and braking power.
if it is a case of that they are different then im going to get me some new ones!!!
cheers guys

http://images5.theimagehosting.com/brakes 001.jpg

http://images5.theimagehosting.com/brakes 002.jpg

http://images5.theimagehosting.com/brakes 003.jpg

mexicupra · 11-09-2005, 19:34

mmmm try these links instead!!

zac_69_uk · 11-09-2005, 19:38

These look like the standard VAG 312mm calipers.....

These are the AP 312mm 4 pot calipers (smaller caliper is the Brembo 312mm)

AP Caliper on top.

*muddyboots* · 11-09-2005, 19:50

Yep you've got the same 312mm discs/calipers as fitted to the Audi TT, S3, Leon Cupra, and Octavia VRS...
Not the Seat Sport setup fitted to UK Cupras

iancupra · 11-09-2005, 19:59

Thats mine on a UK car

mexicupra · 11-09-2005, 20:16

ok cheers guys, so does that mean that the ones that you have are better?

*muddyboots* · 11-09-2005, 20:39

Yes

*Stephen O* · 11-09-2005, 22:44

Oh yes!!!!

mexicupra · 11-09-2005, 23:43

ok excelent guys, thanks for all your info. could anyone give me a part number for the front calipers and the rear ones so that i can see if i can order them from my local dealer, and also if you can give me a rough idea of how much they cost.

mexicupra · 11-09-2005, 23:45

mmmm actually thinking about would i need to change my disks aswell? or are those the same as all yours?

*muddyboots* · 12-09-2005, 07:30

Well they are the same diameter at 312mm, so you might be in luck - sure someone else will confirm though !

mexicupra · 12-09-2005, 16:07

thanks muddy, i was looking at your site, nice car! ...........anyone else?

mexicupra · 12-09-2005, 16:46

can anyone give me a part number for these calipers please

*muddyboots* · 12-09-2005, 19:47

The pics on my site are of the originals, 288mm IIRC.
Haven't got any decent ones of the 312mm setup yet....

EB20VT · 13-09-2005, 11:57

IIRC thay are about £500.

mexicupra · 13-09-2005, 16:49

thanks EB, but i still need a part number if anyone can give it to me, thanks

Grey Fox · 14-09-2005, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicupra

ok cheers guys, so does that mean that the ones that you have are better?

If mine are anything to go buy Mexicupra, I'd have to say keep the ones you have. It may not be the fault of the calipers but I've known better stopping power on bog Astra diesel.

zac_69_uk · 14-09-2005, 14:44

Grey fox,

I think at low speeds you have to use a lot of pedal to get the car to stop quickly.
What i have found is that they come into there own when you need to stop quickly at high speeds.

I travel from the Birmingham (Airport / NEC) down to Tewkesbury M5, J9 everyday and quite often due to other c*cks on the road have to do some sharp braking.......

Grey Fox · 14-09-2005, 15:00

Tis true, they do stop you well enough. I think it's just the feel doesn't inspire confidence. I was expecting more from the swanky looking 'Seat Sport' versions.

<I get on the M5 at J9 somedays, I've seen a black one wooshing round a couple of times>

zac_69_uk · 14-09-2005, 16:15

Could well be me mate, I usually get into work for 8am.

Number plate is BK54 L**

Did you get your Cupra from Amethyst?

11-09-2005, 19:33	#1
mexicupra Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: was Cambridge now Mexico Posts: 296	Brakes guys i noticed on a previous thread that all you cupra owners have red "seat sport" brake calipers front and back as standard. I how ever dont!! the most likely reason is that my cupra is mexican, but i have taken some pics and posted them down below and was wondering if you guys could tell me is they are the same spec as yours, i.e. dimensions and braking power. if it is a case of that they are different then im going to get me some new ones!!! cheers guys http://images5.theimagehosting.com/brakes 001.jpg http://images5.theimagehosting.com/brakes 002.jpg http://images5.theimagehosting.com/brakes 003.jpg

11-09-2005, 19:38	#3
zac_69_uk Full Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solihull Posts: 94	These look like the standard VAG 312mm calipers..... These are the AP 312mm 4 pot calipers (smaller caliper is the Brembo 312mm) AP Caliper on top. __________________ MY54 Ibiza Cupra TDI 160 Ebony Black Last edited by zac_69_uk; 11-09-2005 at 19:42.

11-09-2005, 19:50	#4
muddyboots Still hanging around Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 5,813	Yep you've got the same 312mm discs/calipers as fitted to the Audi TT, S3, Leon Cupra, and Octavia VRS... Not the Seat Sport setup fitted to UK Cupras __________________ www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk ~ ~ ~ UKselfbuild.com

11-09-2005, 19:59	#5
iancupra 350Z Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 206	Thats mine on a UK car __________________ www.ninjatunefactory.com

11-09-2005, 20:39	#7
muddyboots Still hanging around Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 5,813	Yes __________________ www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk ~ ~ ~ UKselfbuild.com

11-09-2005, 19:34	#2
mexicupra Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: was Cambridge now Mexico Posts: 296	mmmm try these links instead!!

11-09-2005, 20:16	#6
mexicupra Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: was Cambridge now Mexico Posts: 296	ok cheers guys, so does that mean that the ones that you have are better?

11-09-2005, 22:44	#8
Stephen O Full Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 503	Oh yes!!!! __________________ Altea FR Tdi 170, Emocion Red

11-09-2005, 23:43	#9
mexicupra Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: was Cambridge now Mexico Posts: 296	ok excelent guys, thanks for all your info. could anyone give me a part number for the front calipers and the rear ones so that i can see if i can order them from my local dealer, and also if you can give me a rough idea of how much they cost.

11-09-2005, 23:45	#10
mexicupra Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: was Cambridge now Mexico Posts: 296	mmmm actually thinking about would i need to change my disks aswell? or are those the same as all yours?

12-09-2005, 07:30	#11
muddyboots Still hanging around Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 5,813	Well they are the same diameter at 312mm, so you might be in luck - sure someone else will confirm though ! __________________ www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk ~ ~ ~ UKselfbuild.com

12-09-2005, 16:07	#12
mexicupra Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: was Cambridge now Mexico Posts: 296	thanks muddy, i was looking at your site, nice car! ...........anyone else?

12-09-2005, 16:46	#13
mexicupra Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: was Cambridge now Mexico Posts: 296	can anyone give me a part number for these calipers please

12-09-2005, 19:47	#14
muddyboots Still hanging around Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 5,813	The pics on my site are of the originals, 288mm IIRC. Haven't got any decent ones of the 312mm setup yet.... __________________ www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk ~ ~ ~ UKselfbuild.com

13-09-2005, 11:57	#15
EB20VT Full Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 298	IIRC thay are about £500.

13-09-2005, 16:49	#16
mexicupra Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: was Cambridge now Mexico Posts: 296	thanks EB, but i still need a part number if anyone can give it to me, thanks

14-09-2005, 14:44	#18
zac_69_uk Full Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solihull Posts: 94	Grey fox, I think at low speeds you have to use a lot of pedal to get the car to stop quickly. What i have found is that they come into there own when you need to stop quickly at high speeds. I travel from the Birmingham (Airport / NEC) down to Tewkesbury M5, J9 everyday and quite often due to other c*cks on the road have to do some sharp braking....... __________________ MY54 Ibiza Cupra TDI 160 Ebony Black

14-09-2005, 15:00	#19
Grey Fox Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Gloucester Posts: 245	Tis true, they do stop you well enough. I think it's just the feel doesn't inspire confidence. I was expecting more from the swanky looking 'Seat Sport' versions. <I get on the M5 at J9 somedays, I've seen a black one wooshing round a couple of times> __________________ Luna Grey Ibiza FR 1.4 TSI DSG

14-09-2005, 16:15	#20
zac_69_uk Full Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solihull Posts: 94	Could well be me mate, I usually get into work for 8am. Number plate is BK54 L** Did you get your Cupra from Amethyst? __________________ MY54 Ibiza Cupra TDI 160 Ebony Black

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