Ibiza AP Racing 4-pots on Leon?

[ivo098]

I see that the Ibiza Cupra 4-pots AP Racing use 312x25 size disc.
Are these calipers straight fit to the LC?
Both cars are 5x100 312x25 discs.

 

[vroomtshh]

Yes, they bolt straight on

 

[Lukesmith93]

They brakes are awesome! Drove my mates Ibiza other day and they are incredible! Straight swap? Might have to invest in some

 

[CJS-90]

Be the same with the LCR brakes. Though you should all probably be aware your standard wheels won't fit over them. The calipers stick out quite a lot. When I had my MK4 Cupra I never bothered changing the wheels as it was too hard to find any that fit!

 

[porter555]

theres a chap breaking a ibiza cupra here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BREAKING-...5800806?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20d2d001e6
will this have had those 4 pots as standard? they look like 4pots from the picture

 

[CJS-90]

Needs to be a MK4 Ibiza. In the MK3 only the Cupra R's came with 4pots, and they were Brembo's not AP's

 

[porter555]

Ah ok, what years did the mk4's run?

 

[BrettBlade]

ah ok, what years did the mk4's run?

2002-2008

 

[ivo098]

Are MG TF AP racing front 4-pots the same as Ibiza ones?

 

[godzuki]

No,they are different

 

[ReDBull]

Be the same with the LCR brakes. Though you should all probably be aware your standard wheels won't fit over them. The calipers stick out quite a lot. When I had my MK4 Cupra I never bothered changing the wheels as it was too hard to find any that fit!

LCR discs are large and you'll need at least 17" wheel.

Don't forget the Ibiza has less mass to slow down than a Leon also so the breaks will feel a lot stronger.

 

[porter555]

So while this topic is 'hot' then (plus i cant seem to find a yes or no answer via search). Will the LCR 4pots and discs bolt straight on to a 2001 auq cupra?
cheers

 

[TllEWL]

Yes. Get brake lines (cos they won't)

 

[porter555]

Yes. Get brake lines (cos they won't)

thankyou good sir!

 

[ReDBull]

It's difficult to find a wheel that will clear the Brembo's though.

 

[CJRamze]

I'm going to throw my opinion into the fray here, There were very few wheels that fitted over the Ibiza. The spoke clearance had to be huge. I had the Ibiza MK4 with the Seat Sport bodykit. I bought the wheels to match the official bodykit and they didn't fit over AP Racing brakes.

Several wheels I tried over time, Nothing fit.

LCR wheels might be Okay because they are 18s?
But I would rather go down Badger 5 route of the 330mm custom discs, 2500 pads, brake lines and fluid

I did that on my LCR and it was a weapon on the track, the ap calipers wont give you much difference

 

[CJRamze]

theres a chap breaking a ibiza cupra here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BREAKING-...5800806?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20d2d001e6
will this have had those 4 pots as standard? they look like 4pots from the picture

Also those will be brembo's because thats a MK3, Probably the same if not worse than your LCR.

 

[porter555]

Also those will be brembo's because thats a MK3, Probably the same if not worse than your LCR.

I dont have a LCR, just a LC (i say just). Not planning to do anything right now, but while the topics hot, i can get my questions in and prepare for a bit further down the line. The callipers on that mk3 i posted the link to, im presuming will be better then the standard ones i have on my LC
Cheers for the info

 

[CJRamze]

Cool no worries.
Those Brakes will be much better than stock!
Get them if they are cheap!

 

[ReDBull]

I've just fitted Godspeed 330mm two piece discs to my LCR. Very impressed so far.