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  1. Ibiza 6j Sport 1.6 Petrol Brake Upgrade

    Hey, I daily drive a Seat Ibiza 6j 2010 1.6 petrol (105hp) that has 256mm (stock) front disc breaks which Is not enough for me. I have tried stock disc with various pad combo's and the second I hit some back road's I experience excessive brake fade and spongy break pedal, I flushed my break...

  2. rust on brake discs?

    Any idea whats the best way to get rid of rust???
    • Deleted member 49775
    • Thread
    • brake break discs rust
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Ibiza Mk4 (2002-2008)
  3. Malice19

    Brake parts needed? Just wanted to check

    I need to change my rear pads and disks ASAP but am not 100% sure what parts I need to order. :confused: Car is a LC 03 1.8T Am I right that if I order pads from GSF that I need to order one set with wear sensor and another set with out??? As been looking at other posts saying that you...

  4. Back after a 3 year break

    After Jan 2006 when I sold my 54 plate Leon Cupra :cry: after a house purchase I have had 8 cars, I am collecting number 9 on wednesday. I am getting an 08 Ibiza FR Tdi 130 and can't wait. Will be interested to see how it compares to my Fabia VRS I have as my second car. Missed my Leon so much...

  5. 3rd Brake Light

    One of the little lights have failed on my 2 month old MK5 Ibiza, Any ideas on how to change it? (its one of the lights in the top brake light above the boot) Book says take it into dealers to change it, but rather not pay them £50 to change a bulb!

  6. Painting brake calipers mk1 cupra

    HOW TO FRESHEN UP BRAKE CALIPERS Ok well I could of just paid for some new brembos but after looking at the price of the brake Caliper Laquer Set by FOLIATEC.COM I thought for £20 its worth a shot. The Proccess 1) Take off the Wheel to get to the brake caliper Notice the...

  7. Brake Pad Wear Indicator

    Does the Leon FR (57 reg) come with brake pad wear indicators? My car has been to have its 40k service and they have told me the front are 90% worn.
  8. leon_in_uk

    break disks

    when viewing my car i noticed each disk was scored! not smooth, im buying from ted johnson and they said they are cleaning them up and reckon a stone has got into them at some point! if they are scored, dont they need replacing? they say not!! is this to save money, or are they allowed to sell...

  9. Brake Fluid Change

    Dear All, I have a Seat XL 170 and there is a sticker on the windows that says that there has to be a brake fluid change at 7000 miles. Is this necessary the car is on a 08 plate and has done 5500 miles? Kinjamin

  10. Brake pad wear warning light

    Hi all. I have an FR TDI Mk1 Leon and just had my break pads replaced. They were well woren and the steering was viberating everytime I breaked. I thought there was a warning light in the dash when pads got excessively worn. I checked the break area while the pads were being changed and noticed...

  11. Changed break switch but still same problem!!!

    My cruise control stopped working and when lights were on the brake lights were constantly on also, i changed the brake switch the other day, however the problem persists CAN ANY1 HELP?
    • damo toledo
    • Thread
    • break changed problem switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MK1 & MK2 Toledo

  12. Break down fun

    I had my first break down last night. I had just pulled onto a dual carriage way and had easily reached 70. I cruised at that speed for a minute or so when suddenly the car lost all power and a yellow light on the right hand side of the dash (engine fault light?) started flashing at me. I...

  13. Brake Wear Sensor

    After 5 months of having my Leon Cupra I have just got round to reading the owners guide properly. I noticed that there is a break wear warning light on the instrument panel. Does anyone know if this is just a gimmick or whether its actually useful? Also if it does work, is it accurate and...

  14. Hard break pedal when starting from cold - common problem?

    I drive a 57 reg Ibiza, and since last week the break pedal has been hard for the first 10-20 seconds of starting my engine from cold. The pedal cannot be depressed at all for at least 10 seconds, until it gradually softens. This had never occurred before last week, although when I spoke to...
    • Chasca
    • Thread
    • break cold common hard pedal problem starting
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Ibiza Mk4 (2002-2008)
  15. __B3NNY__

    B3NNYs Flash Red K03 Hybrid Ibiza Cupra - First Hybrid logs (WMI Installed)

    Thanks for taking the time to have a nosey threw my pictures. I got the car in november 06 from former member mchubb, she was exactly what i was looking for. A standard untouched version of the mk3 cupra with only 32k on the clock. Had a Revo stage1 remap installed along with a Miltek cat...

  16. Car Arrives Friday - break in of engine?

    Morning all, Getting my car next Friday :dance: and just wondering if there is a running in period, always assumed that you should take it easy for the first 1000 miles, is this the case with the FR TDI?? Cheers

  17. think my door handle's gonna break!

    my drivers side door handle has gone really stiff and when i try to open it it doesnt always return back to the position when you pull it open if that makes sense lol....is there any way i can lubricate this or is this gonna be expensive? thanks

  18. Rear extra break lights circuit diagram

    Hi all! I have a Cordoba late -99 (Almost -00) with the "new body". My rear upper breaklight (the leds) fail intermittently. Every now and then they stop working for a few days, and then they come on again. I havent found any wiering diagrams to look for connectors and stuff. Anyone...
    • DustPuppy
    • Thread
    • break circuit diagram extra lights rear
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Cordoba
  19. Beaker™

    How Can I Break My MAF?

    As i'm 90% sure my MAF is playing up i need to get it replaced under its VW warranty, problem is they'll only replace it when its completely screwed and throws up a code. That would be fine under normal circumstances, i'd just drive it until it dies but on this occasion i'm reluctant to do that...

  20. Break lights not working?

    Hello my brake lights are'nt working i need to get to the switch on the brake pedal but large amounts of dash are in the way i tried to remove it but had trouble does anyone know how i remove it? Its the bits under the steering wheel. Well hope someone can hel, Cheers. (i undid all the hex...
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