LCR Brake discs - Anyone tried these?

Super_Cupra_7

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Mar 12, 2007
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Hey guys,

Just wanted to find out if anyone has tried these brake discs before? See ebay link below.

I have read all about EBC, Tarox and Brembo by searching exhaustively and they all seem not too bad.

I like the look on these discs and they seem pretty well priced.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEAT-LEON-CUPRA-R-GROOVED-BRAKE-DISCS-RED-STUFF-PADS_W0QQitemZ200114094124QQihZ010QQcategoryZ23013QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Was surfing the net as you do and I came across a Seat Leon Cupra R brake conversion kit. Sounded interesting so had a wee look :)

http://www.drivertuition.com/LeonCupraBrakes.htm

Has anyone had this upgrade on their car?

Just wanted to gather as much info as possible as I am really looking into upgrading the brakes on my car.
The standard set up on the Cupra R is ok, but when booting it, it can be a little scary when braking hard :( As I found out on the weekend.

Cheers :funk:
 

BCM

Keyboard Gangster
Feb 1, 2005
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I've got the EBC Grooved/Dimpled ones and they work a treat got them fron Bill @ badger 5 too! Front and Rear but i teamed them up with crappy OMP pads and they work a treat!
 

Empi5

Your scaring me.......
Feb 24, 2005
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Ive not heard many people say bad things about the standard Brembo set up on a LCR ! you sure yours is ok, !
 

ibizacupra

Jack-RIP my little Friend
Jul 25, 2001
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330-2-piece.jpg


AP pattern type disks in 330mm x 28mm also

as used by Badger-wagen ibiza to good effect
 

Ruddmeister

Everything in Moderation
Jun 23, 2003
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Hey guys,

..............Just wanted to gather as much info as possible as I am really looking into upgrading the brakes on my car.
The standard set up on the Cupra R is ok, but when booting it, it can be a little scary when braking hard :( As I found out on the weekend.

Cheers :funk:

I wanted a bit of an upgrade over the OEM set up and went

Std or Grooved disks
Upgrade the fluid to Motul or Similar
Upgrade the pads to ferrodo DS2500

Superior feel, bite and less fade
 

RobM

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Sep 27, 2006
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Two-piece discs would be lovely! They do look very nice and the added performance in braking would always be welcomed.

I'm very happy with my stock disc with Ferodo DS pads setup though! Far better than the standard setup, and cheaper too :D
 

ibizacupra

Jack-RIP my little Friend
Jul 25, 2001
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glos.uk
in 330mm size on non AP rotors they are currently £499+vat
If with AP rotors they jump to £560+vat

includes bolt kits

I run the 330mm as shown drilled for 4x100 on my race car on non-AP rotors currently.

I have consummed AP's and these other make rotors - nothings perfect in my experience.
 

ibizacupra

Jack-RIP my little Friend
Jul 25, 2001
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2-piece advantage is one of weight and cooling. I would'nt expect any improvement in stopping per-say if using same type caliper and pads.

With improved cooling you shoudl get good life without warpage, but rotors can also warp same as anything metal you heat and cool and heat and cool etc.
 

RobM

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Sep 27, 2006
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I thought people had noticed an improvement in stopping power with these due to the way they stay cooler... or at least, don't get as hot so quickly?
 
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