Hello everyone!. Question about brake upgrade

[Lionsio]

Hi everyone!

Let me introduce myself: I´m Lionsio from México and I drive a 2003 Leon Sport 1.8T 20V with some modifications.

I want to ask for your help:

I just get a pair of Porsche 911 2000 4 piston front calipers from a good friend of mine, and I want to install this calipers on my Leon. I know this calipers are designed for a 312 mm disc. The issue here is I only have the calipers, I need to get all the mounting hardware, so my question is: what exactly do I need in order to mount those calipers in my Leon.

I know I need the pads and the brake lines, but I am not sure the type of mountings required to install it on my Leon. Some people has told me, I do not need special mount, others says I will need a special or custom support and some screws.

Also I has been told that I would have to replace my OEM discs for a bigger ones (328mm), but as far as I know my car use the same size brake disc as the TT: 312 mm and the calipers are designed to fit that size.

I really appreciate your inputs and comments on this issue.

Cheers!!

 

[Lionsio]

Here is a picture of my Leon:

 

[Fl@pper]

whip a wheel off - unbolt the caliper mounting bolts (not the hyd line) - take the disc off and get bolting and measuring

you'll need to know:

a: will the bolt mounts line up - measure/check
b: is the disc cutout in line - CHECK
c: if both are ok - fit a disc to see what max diameter can be installed or needed - measure
d: will the pad area contact be correct - double double check

using logic and some common sense from the above checks/measurements you should either know that they fit easily or at least have an idea what is needed to do so - if you are still not sure - find someone that is

 

[Lionsio]

Ok. Thanks! it was a great input. . I will check those measurements you mention.

Anyways I will not be doing the installation by myself, in fact I have a friend of mine who has a professional shop, but I only wanted to know exactly what pieces will be necessary to mount those calipers on my car.

Thanks again.