caliper

Hello everyone, We have just very recently launched our own line of Aerosol Caliper Paints and we are looking for members to take the opportunity to review the products. The way it will work is: 1) Place an order for the paint of your choice from the links below. 1 can will be enough for 4...

I have MK1 Cupra R Brembo calipers. On one the metal pipe is corroded. I need to get a new one of these pipes or get a custom braided hose that would replace the metal pipe. I was looking at getting custom brake lines made but don't know what fittings I need on each side of the braided hoses.

Unlike you lucky folks in UK, my Cupra did not have 4-piston AP Racing calipers as standard equipment. Now I want to upgrade the standard crappy calipers to the ones made by AP, but... I also need to get a new set of wheels since my old ones were stolen :censored: Now I would like to know...

I want to upgrade my front brakes on my leon fr 05 to bigger discs. Does anyone have any suggestions on size to upgrade to and where to get the caliper carriers to do this?

i was removing my pads on rear then saw piston usually you would just g clamp it in on most cars. so i started using this http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/f/piston/p/Tools/Vehicle-Service/Brake-Service-Tools/Brake-System-Tools/?SEAVS024&0& and the piston is still solid. the car passed...

Is it easy to remove the calipers from a leon cupra? Thinking of painting them red on my black cupra, hammerite paint okay to use? Thanks guys

BEFORE AFTER TBH the red in the after is not that bright! but is defo a different shade. Tried to do the seat sport in white but it looked rubbish so i left it as red. Comments? Did I make a mistake?

So my tolly v5 has had problems when reversing where it would make a groaning noise from the rear brakes. The car had new discs and pads a year ago but when I checked the brakes a week ago the rear discs were very warped, so I put in another new set of discs. The pads are still nice and thick...

l've spent the last few days sorting out my braking system and this morning (about 15 minutes ago) a mate who was helping me do them has managed to some how put a flat head screwdriver through one of the piston seals on my front Brembo calipers! [:@] Firstly, does anyone know where l can get...

hi everyone Im in abit of trouble again:shrug: I changed my front disks and pads today got it all done and once i put whell on and tried to dive i coudnt cus the wheel was grinding on the caliper. lol!!!! Can any one tell me were i might have gone wrong, there was nothing wrong with it...

Just had my Leon Cupra serviced and been told that I need new rear brake calipers as they can no longer be adjusted to reduce the handbrake travel. I was under the impression that this adjustment was done behind the handbrake handle itself, not the calipers. Also, the handbrake has been...

I'm changing my 256mm calipers + carriers to 280mm calipers and carriers and was wondering if my braided hoses will still fit? I'm no where near the car to check them out so was wondering if anyone knew if the connections were the same?

hey guys just had my alloys powder coated and finished in gloss black today, looking to paint the brake calipers to give it that sportier look. has anybody ever used the paint kits? and are they reliable? been looking on ebay, the one im after is approx £18, enough paint for all 4 calipers...

Hi, Ordered a set of ibiza cupra calipers from a breakers, when i spoke to them they said it was the seat sport item from the mk4 cupra however what I have recieved are some 1 pot lucas calipers, just wondering if anyone could pinpoint what car there acctualy from so I have something to tell...

Next problem with the wifes car. Whilst I was having the springs sorted (broken spring) and replaced with some Eibachs, the specilists spotted that one of the front brake caliper bolts was just spinning. Great, so got a price today, the PD 100 model has an all in one design so can't just swap...

Hi chaps, Just about to complete the purchase of some mk3 golf 16v caliper carriers so can upgrade the front disks to 280 on my 8v Gti. Just before i go through with it just making sure they wil fit and the swap is nice and easy to do.

Hi, I took my leon on a rapid run with some hard braking. The car stops great from speed however when they get hot (i mean very hot) i can hear the pad skim against the disc. Both sides do it, (it still stops fine and obviously when it gets to this stage i drive slowly). Once cool its totally...

hi folks looking for some advice i have a 1999 mk2 gti 16v and am looking to refurb my brake calipers front and rear does anyone know if you can get rebuild kits from any where?:help: btw excellent work guys lovin all your projects. keep up the good work :D

well ive just gone to put my rear calipers back together after refurbishing them fully and the washers inside the piston flew everywhere when i dropped it on the floor [:@] ive included a picture of piston and washers but not the little valve that goes inside as thats soaking in the supplied...

Hi just wondered what colours people prefer for calipers which combos. Due to have mine sprayed soon n got a red car with 17s, I was thinking red or black. anyone? Cheers