Brakes

mexicupra · Sep 11, 2005

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 · Sep 11, 2005

mmmm try these links instead!!

zac_69_uk · Sep 11, 2005

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 · Sep 11, 2005

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 · Sep 11, 2005

Thats mine on a UK car

mexicupra · Sep 11, 2005

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

muddyboots · Sep 11, 2005

Stephen O · Sep 11, 2005

Oh yes!!!!

mexicupra · Sep 11, 2005

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 · Sep 11, 2005

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

muddyboots · Sep 12, 2005

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

mexicupra · Sep 12, 2005

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

mexicupra · Sep 12, 2005

can anyone give me a part number for these calipers please

muddyboots · Sep 12, 2005

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

EB20VT · Sep 13, 2005

IIRC thay are about £500.

mexicupra · Sep 13, 2005

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

Grey Fox · Sep 14, 2005

mexicupra said:
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 · Sep 14, 2005

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 · Sep 14, 2005

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 · Sep 14, 2005

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

Number plate is BK54 L**

Did you get your Cupra from Amethyst?

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