Brakes (Upgrade ) - Seat Leon Cupra 290 2019

[Kooper]

Hi everyone,

I brought a 2019 Seat Leon Cupra 290 Lux a few months ago, I’ve noticed a bit of a squeak coming from my front offside.

I thought I’d look at upgrading both the brake pads and discs, I’m after an advice / tips for a brake upgrade.

Thanks All

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Do you have the Performance pack?

 

[Kooper]

Good question. I’m not sure

 

[nd-photo.nl]

340mm or 370mm 2 piece?

 

[SuperV8]

340mm standard Cupra caliper for full cast iron disc (same as Golf R brake)

370mm performance pack caliper and composite disc (alloy bell pinned to iron rotor)

 

[Kooper]

I’ve got the 340mm with cast iron discs

 

[SuperV8]

what are the current brakes? original or aftermarket? what brand? If you have some cheap aftermarket pads - then fitting a decent set of pads will be beneficial.

What are you expecting to 'upgrade' in regards to your braking performance?
Deceleration/wear/fade resistance/noise/dust etc..

If you are looking at reduce your stopping distance (increasing your decel) - The standard (correctly functioning) brakes will be able activate your ABS so you should first fit decent tyres as the brakes aren't the limiting factor.

The main reason to fit bigger brakes (like the 370mm performance pack Brembo's) would be for improved fade resistance - for repeated high & speed heavy braking, like on track. They would also give you a better/firmer pedal feel.

I would be honest with your usage vs the cost of any change.

 

[Kooper]

what are the current brakes? original or aftermarket? what brand? If you have some cheap aftermarket pads - then fitting a decent set of pads will be beneficial.

What are you expecting to 'upgrade' in regards to your braking performance?
Deceleration/wear/fade resistance/noise/dust etc..

If you are looking at reduce your stopping distance (increasing your decel) - The standard (correctly functioning) brakes will be able activate your ABS so you should first fit decent tyres as the brakes aren't the limiting factor.

The main reason to fit bigger brakes (like the 370mm performance pack Brembo's) would be for improved fade resistance - for repeated high & speed heavy braking, like on track. They would also give you a better/firmer pedal feel.

I would be honest with your usage vs the cost of any change.

[mention]SuperV8 [/mention] I’ve got the current brakes, I’m not sure on the pads I brought the car second hand from a dealer.

I noticed a slight squeak when I brake, so thought I would look at upgrading my setup at the main time.

Looking for good fade resistance and also better stopping capability.


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[nd-photo.nl]

I replaced the original brakes with Zimmermann drilled discs with Zimmermann pads, works well. You can even buy 340mm "2 piece" discs which are 1 kg lighter than the 1 piece discs. I'm very happy with this combo!

I usually buy Brembo Xtraline drilled discs, but wanted to try another well known brand this time.

More info in my RR: https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/nd-photo-nl-s-seat-leon-st-cupra-280.477591/post-5081351