Brembo 4pot brakes Retrofit (sub 8 performance pack brakes)

batmanvip123

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Hi everyone

I just finished retrofitting brembo brakes to my cupra 280 and its looks so amazing :)

Parts:
- 8J0 615 301 F x2 (discs)
- 8J0 615 107 x1 (used calipers from audi ttrs 2013 repainted to RAL3020 )
- 8J0 615 108 x1 (used calipers from audi ttrs 2013 repainted to RAL3020 )
- 5F0 615 311 x1 (cover plate for brake disc - left)
- 5F0 615 312 x1 (cover plate for brake disc - right)
- WHT 005 227 x6 (screws for cover plate)
- 8V0 407 811 x1 (air guide - left from audi RS3 2017>) just a little modification is required
- 8V0 407 812 x1 (air guide - right from audi RS3 2017>) just a little modification is required
- brake pads are oem (i got it with calipers and they are almost brand new) later i will go with some Ferodo DS2500
- Brake lines are from HEL (www.helperformance.com)

I also need to add 5mm wheel spacers, with my OZ X5B 19X8J ET48 wheels

It cost me around 1400€ (with some discounts to oem parts) and used calipers (almost brand new)


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Charliessmith

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Looks really nice, I love Brembo. Your wheels are really nice to wouldnt mind them on my Cupra 290 Stage 2

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Stefan147

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Where did you get the shields from? Dealer or used?

Dealer in Athens quoted a silly price, something like 400€ because he claimed the parts are discontinued.:ROFLMAO: Of course I just cut the factory shields so they can clear the 370mm disks.
 
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batmanvip123

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Where did you get the shields from? Dealer or used?

Dealer in Athens quoted a silly price, something like 400€ because he claimed the parts are discontinued.:ROFLMAO: Of course I just cut the factory shields so they can clear the 370mm disks.


I buyed it from dealer aroud 25€ for one side
You should ask again with this two part numbers
5F0 615 311 and 5F0 615 312. It cant be 400€ ?

Yes some time ago there are this two part numbers 5F0073911 and 5F0073911A , but this two was now canceled and replaced (this parts number cost 200€ for one ?)
 
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Mtailor

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I’ve acquired my brembos from an 8P RS3.

Need to find a local brake specialist that can refurb them.


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Cupra Ultimate

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Im also in to this retrofit, just found a set. but was wondering if need to buy the rear brake also.
im not sure but the rear brakes are the same as the performance packages right?
 

SuperV8

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Im also in to this retrofit, just found a set. but was wondering if need to buy the rear brake also.
im not sure but the rear brakes are the same as the performance packages right?
Providing you have the 310x22 rear brake then no change.
I would imaging there will be a software adaption required the the 370 front brake.
 

Cupra Ultimate

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Providing you have the 310x22 rear brake then no change.
I would imaging there will be a software adaption required the the 370 front brake.
Thanks i have the 310x22 in the rear.
how you mean software adaption required?
I just called the dealer here in the netherland and they quote me more then 400 euro for the cover plate.
5F0 615 311
5F0 615 312
im checking the internet now if i can find them somewhere else cheaper
 

SuperV8

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8J0 615 311 E
8J0 615 312 E
These are the 8P RS3 & TTRS dust covers - which seam much more reasonably priced - don't know if the fit though, different shape!
 

SuperV8

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Thanks i have the 310x22 in the rear.
how you mean software adaption required?
You need/should 'tell' the car that it now has 370 front brakes, so the ABS/traction etc works correctly.
I upgraded my previous Audi to larger brakes - and also carried out brakes software adaption - basically selecting the larger brake option in the brakes ECU.
I would bet you'd still need/should to do this on the later cars.
 

Cupra Ultimate

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You need/should 'tell' the car that it now has 370 front brakes, so the ABS/traction etc works correctly.
I upgraded my previous Audi to larger brakes - and also carried out brakes software adaption - basically selecting the larger brake option in the brakes ECU.
I would bet you'd still need/should to do this on the later cars.
ah ok can this be done with vcds or obd11
 

Stefan147

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I know. Something's wrong with the pricing. These were around 120€ both if I'm not mistaken about 3 years ago but I'm pretty sure something changed with the part numbers. I probably still got the invoice so I might check.

Anyway, you can still go on with the project as the Sub8 brakes really worth it. Just trim the existing plates and you should be fine. I did it (as the sub8 plates were on backorder) and had zero issues for a long period of time.
 
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