calipers

  1. Alex 17

    Painting Calipers

    Right well im sure many have done this and iv done a search how too do it, Just wondering if this stuff would do the jobby? http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/store/product.php?xProd=3390&xSec=337 I mean it is from awesome so i expect so! Im right in saying i just take the wheels of mask up and...
  2. joshpmc

    Wilwood 4 pot calipers???

    Has anybody fitted the wilwood 4 pot calipers to their cupra?? They are reasonabley cheap and i was ondering if they are anygood???
  3. Which Porsche Calipers?

    Hi guys Just wondering which Porsche calipers you have used on your Leon
  4. Want to get calipers painted... advice?

    I love the big red cupra brakes, but they look strange with the black wheels! i want some nice white calipers, i think the whole black / white contrast will look fantastic ! obviously i don't want to do it myself, i want them properly done , baked etc anyone got any thoughts, comments...
  5. Painting brake calipers

    Hi, My brake calipers are looking really shoddy at the moment so decided to paint them. Will they need to be removed to be done properly? Also what colour should i do them, car is platinum and brakes are standard (1.4 :redface:)!
  6. Brembo calipers - do they all come with carriers?

    i have been asking round the local scrappers and have seen a few brembo calipers also on ebay, my question is do all brembos have the removable carrier, or are some of them cast with the carrier attacted, and if the carrier can be removed, is it just a case of getting the right one for a...
  7. CupraStoo

    AP Calipers, part number?

    Cant seem to find this info, anybody help? Its to order some supa doopa discs n pads!
  8. AndrewJB

    Painting Brake Calipers

    lookign to paint me brake calipers and drums as they came standard in grey from new and they are starting to go brown. whats the best stuff to do them with? been looking at demon tweeks (as i live close) and they sell like a paint and laquer set pref want a green colour which i beleive...
  9. 305mm Discs & Std 16V calipers

    is this possible?? if so will they fit under 16V Multispokes??
  10. Would these calipers be ok?

    Just seen these on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130128077682&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 Emailed the person selling and he said they will fit. Do you think they would be ok and if so what else would i need to fit them? Seems like a fairly cheap way of...
  11. Rear calipers - 2.0 16v

    Just had a search and couldn't find anything definite. Car just failed it's MOT on the handbrake efficiency. Was told that the offside rear caliper lever was moving but the read out on the test machine was 0.. Arse! Just what I need after being made redundent this week! Anyway, they...
  12. upgrade calipers

    hi there on my leon, i want to upgrade to a 2 pot caliper soon, the problem i have is my caliper is connected to the hub, correct me if im wrong and the carrier is connected to this aswell, only the caliper comes away, i am looking to get the hubs from either the 130 tdi or 150 so that i can...
  13. Bremo like calipers and discs

    Hi everyone, just wondered if there were any cheaper caliper setups for my FR? Really love the look of the bremo ones, yer i could just paint the standard ones but really i want them looking bigger and bremo'esc. Any ideas or is just a case of, next time get a car with the calipers you...
  14. my calipers are peeling !!!!!!!!

    hi guys does anyone know where i can get my caliper sorted out been to the steeler they ain't interested even tho its still under warranty !!!!!! apparently its because or the cleaning agent so isn't covered :(
  15. C1TPT

    porsche calipers

    Hi guys, i was just wondering if the calipers off of the Porsche Boxster 986 2.5 & 2.7 models 98-04? heres a pic thanks
  16. v-g

    AXT brake calipers?

    Do we have AXT brake callipers on the 180 HP Leon? Someone told me, but I've never heard about a brand name for the callipers. :confused:
  17. Tyler Owen

    Cupra Calipers Given a Lick of Paint

    After work today i decided to paint my calipers as they looking shabby Rusty .... Not a good look :rolleyes: So i set about stripping them down Pads out cleaned them off and they were white underneath all the built up brake dust Took the caliper carriers off...
  18. coloured calipers

    hi folks can anyone tell me if hammerite smooth is ok for calipers?. and any tips on preperation and application would be great cheers sean:)
  19. Leon Cupra Disc/Pad Change Guide (FN3 Calipers)

    Hi All, Here is a quick guide to changing Discs/Pads on a Leon Cupra fitted with FN3 type calipers. These calipers were fitted to my 01 Leon Cupra with 312mm discs. As always, use this guide at your own risk. 1. Loosen wheel bolts, jack up the car and remove the wheel. 2. Remove...
  20. brake calipers

    hi everyone. can anyone shed any light on caliper colouring kits? i really want red calipers but dont know if a colouring kit will stand up to the heat. any advice gratefully received. thanks
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