Usually the 150 would have the 288mm discs. Same pads as the 312 but different calipers and carriers.Am looking for better brakes for my 1.5 150 Leon. Checking on sites they say 288 and 312 disc size for front.
Not sure what size i have but can existing calipers and carriers take the 288 and 312 size?
Or can I increase disc size with cupra/golf r/audi s3 set up?
Agreed most cars do have much better brakes than decades back however, I do wish my Leon had Sapphire Cosy pads/discs and set up, what great pedal feel with progressive response, other than a 1M I've yet to drive anything close..Usually the 150 would have the 288mm discs. Same pads as the 312 but different calipers and carriers.
What do you mean by 'better brakes'? - performance or aesthetics?
'Back in the day' - the performance car; icon Sierra Cosworth had 278mm front discs! Modern cars have very good brakes - if working correctly.
Agreed pedal feel is lacking in the majority of modern cars - way to over assisted for my liking.Agreed most cars do have much better brakes than decades back however, I do wish my Leon had Sapphire Cosy pads/discs and set up, what great pedal feel with progressive response, other than a 1M I've yet to drive anything close..
As in actual stopping power. My missus's corsa stops way quicker. Not bothered about looks as that doesn't help the stopping. Tyres are all 4mm+ Bridgestone TuranzaAgreed pedal feel is lacking in the majority of modern cars - way to over assisted for my liking.
My old Audi had nice pedal feel - getting in my Leon for the first time, the big negative for me was the over sensitive/servoed brakes - you do get used to it though.
OP needs to confirm what aspect of their brakes they actually want to 'improve'?
What discs amd pads have you gone for?I have found my brakes work much better, less effort required, when they are new or serviced.
I think we forget that bits need lube and cleaning. Pads in particular can get glazed and benefit from replacement or deglazing.
A better pad can work wonders too.
I have new discs and pads waiting to fit and I know when I do the braking will be way better than it is now even tho I won't be tear arsing around.
I myself have just ordered a complete front and back set up from autodoc, I went with TRW all round, with a daily discount of 43% I payed £169 all in. 4 discs front and rear pads, with the safe order option. Haven't fitted them yet, so can't can't comment on performance yet.What discs amd pads have you gone for?
Thank goodness I don't have a Bentley then!Smaller car. Physics.
I remember Top Gear doing brake test years ago. The idea was to show that modern cars stop much quicker than the figures in the Highway Code which were based on older cars. The new cars did indeed stop quicker than the Highway Code distances. The only exception was the Range Rover...Thank goodness I don't have a Bentley then!
It's difficult comparing brakes from different cars as they will have different assistance levels - meaning you might have to press the brake pedal harder for a perceived braking level. This has nothing to do with actual stopping performance/deceleration.As in actual stopping power. My missus's corsa stops way quicker. Not bothered about looks as that doesn't help the stopping. Tyres are all 4mm+ Bridgestone Turanza
It's much lighter car, it really is that simple. If you're driving a truck you need to plan your braking a week in advance. A Corsa is the other end of the scale.It could be just that the Corsa has over sensitive brakes - too much assistance?