GUIDE: Mk2 Leon Brakes - Info, Upgrades, and Maintanance.

[benj1989]

Would it be worth at some point changing to the 312 cupra set up on my 2.0 140bhp diesel? Would i need just the disks or other stuff?

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[AndrewJB]

its a full kit

 

[benj1989]

Ok so disks, pads, calipers, carriers and brake lines?

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[AndrewJB]

Yep i would imagine so, there is a complete list in the SERE section although the prices would of changed since

 

[benj1989]

I see cheers andrew. I'm not looking to do this soon just good to no for future.

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[CJRamze]

Has anyone put the Cupra Discs/Brakes under the FL FR TDI wheels?
Took the lady out for a blast this evening and wasn't impressed with the standard setup.

I want to purchase the Cupra setup... but If I have to budget wheels and rubber too I'm going to have to wait even longer.

 

[Fishy]

I know that some of the Seat/VAG 17" wheels fit over the cupra setup as thats what I have for winter rubber. Best find someone friendly as ask for 30 mins of their time to try it.

Fish

 

[itsmefishy]

Replacing discs and pads on an 08 2.0 TDI ref sport, I've done the rear pads before, are the fronts just the same? I know I'll need a piston wind back tool. Will the front and rear callipers remove without breaking into the braking system? With the Discs out the way is it easy enough to hammerite the back plates?

Cheers,
Nikki.

 

[itsmefishy]

Anyone??

 

[wclark1238]

Replacing discs and pads on an 08 2.0 TDI ref sport, I've done the rear pads before, are the fronts just the same? I know I'll need a piston wind back tool. Will the front and rear callipers remove without breaking into the braking system? With the Discs out the way is it easy enough to hammerite the back plates?

Cheers,
Nikki.

Front disc and pad swap is very straightforward. You will likely need to piston retracting tool but that's the only 'special' tool needed. Calipers can remain hydraulically connected whilst being unbolted from the carrier/hub. I'd guess that with calipers and discs off the backplate will be pretty exposed so if Hammerite floats your boat then I can't see what would stop you at that point. Enjoy

 

[itsmefishy]

Front disc and pad swap is very straightforward. You will likely need to piston retracting tool but that's the only 'special' tool needed. Calipers can remain hydraulically connected whilst being unbolted from the carrier/hub. I'd guess that with calipers and discs off the backplate will be pretty exposed so if Hammerite floats your boat then I can't see what would stop you at that point. Enjoy

Cheers mate. I'm a big fan of the old Hammerite so if I don't go down the big brake route and just replace what I've got, ill definitely be giving the back plates a coat or two.

 

[Dave170]

Hi, i'm in the process of buying some new discs and pads but have been asked if my rear calipers are Bosch or Lucas ? Its a 2007 Leon TDi FR 170, can anyone help ?!

Thanks, Dave

 

[Scott.T]

To remove the sliding caliper on a PD170 front brake, leaving the caliper carrier attached to the hub what tool is required for the bolts hidden in the rubber covers.
On the old Fords it used to be an 7mm long reach allen key, is the same required here ?

Do the caliper pistons need wining back on a thread or can they be pushed back with grips/stilsons, if they do need wining back do you really need the proper tool for the job, or is there an improvised method ?

It appears that I have a 312mm Front and 255mm Rear setup (2007 2.0 TDI PD170).
Is it easy to upgrade the rear disk to the 282mm retaining the same caliper ?

 

[Benzy]

The r32 upgrade would have to come off a mk5 golf am I right? Would the mk4 ones not fit?

 

[Asce]

To remove the sliding caliper on a PD170 front brake, leaving the caliper carrier attached to the hub what tool is required for the bolts hidden in the rubber covers.
On the old Fords it used to be an 7mm long reach allen key, is the same required here ?

Do the caliper pistons need wining back on a thread or can they be pushed back with grips/stilsons, if they do need wining back do you really need the proper tool for the job, or is there an improvised method ?

It appears that I have a 312mm Front and 255mm Rear setup (2007 2.0 TDI PD170).
Is it easy to upgrade the rear disk to the 282mm retaining the same caliper ?

Scott, have you changed disc and pads yet? I did mine a week ago, i think its a 7mm allen key for the fronts. you can use grips to push the piston back on the front or use a long but tough flat blade screw driver and use the pads and dics to push the piston back.

 

[Scott.T]

Scott, have you changed disc and pads yet? I did mine a week ago, i think its a 7mm allen key for the fronts. you can use grips to push the piston back on the front or use a long but tough flat blade screw driver and use the pads and dics to push the piston back.

Yes mate. Got a 7mm Allen key to remove the fronts and used grips to push the pistons back.
For the rears I had to get a piston rewind tool for £18 from the local motor factors.
Easy enough though to do and I was surprised how easy the grub screw came out of the disks considering it's been in there 6 years.

 

[Asce]

Good to hear. My rear calipers were a complete nightmare. Took ages to get the piston to go back.

 

[swerver]

I can confirm that the rear discs on the fr 170 tdi are 255mm because I bought the 286mm as seen on here and there was no way they were fitting.

 

[Thafussa]

will these fit ?

They are 282x12

http://www.ecstuning.com/News/Volks...2006_2007_2008_2009_2010_2011_2012/ES2167542/

 

[Asce]

For an FR, no? Should be 312 on the front