312mm Brake Conversion

[NEG]

Muddy,
can the 312's be bought from Seat direct, are they the Cupra disks?

Did you use the original calipers? They look very similar to the ones on my 130 sport.

 

[Tom B]

You can use your original calipers with 312mm discs and pads, and carriers from an S3/TT/Leon Cupra/Golf Anniversary/Octavia vRS/etc.

There's a set on eBay at the moment. I won an S3 setup this morning, just need to get some pads for them.

 

[muddyboots]

No I used different calipers, fairly certain they wouldn't fit the new carriers I put on...although I didn't put them side by side, from what I remember the carrier-to-caliper bolt arrangement was different...?

 

[aceman]

Only problem you have got now Lee is when you get in any other car you will think "god these brakes are cr@p".

 

[muddyboots]

No I used different calipers, fairly certain they wouldn't fit the new carriers I put on...although I didn't put them side by side, from what I remember the carrier-to-caliper bolt arrangement was different...?

Thought so - here's a couple of photos showing that my Ibiza calipers/carriers are completely different to the S3 ones ???

 

[Tom B]

Ahhh, the plot thickens.

The MK4 Golf 1.8T boys use their existing calipers on Golf Anniversary carriers and get 312mm.

 

[muddyboots]

Must be more than one type of caliper in circulation then...so the upgrade is possible under 16" Sport wheels (obviously!) but only if you get the right calipers.

 

[orangesprout]

lets get this cleared up.....

on the MK4 Ibiza what do you need to change?
I'm planning on doing this in next few weeks so clarification would be good.

Could you get away with just discs and pads from 312mm set up?

I'm confused .......

 

[orangesprout]

i can get hold of delivery mileage Audi TT 225 parts (312mm set up)

Discs, pads, carriers and callipers for 235 quid delivered.
([email protected] for info)

Are these same as S3 etc? They fitted the Fabia no bother.

I don't want to buy and have hassle !

 

[CupraOl]

Tom, Did you have S3 Calipers under your silver Ibiza, and if so, did they fit without catching on your standard 16's?

I know there are photos about showing your car with the 16's and 312s, but did you drive it with em on, with no catching? If so, this would explain that the issue is one of caliper difference, which if it is, I wish I would have known about when I upgraded years ago, because I would rather have the set up without having to use spacers, even if they are only little 5mm ones.

 

[Tom B]

I never drove my car with 312s and 16s on. I just stuck the wheel on so I could do a picture.

My S3 setup is arriving soon, we'll see if they fit.

 

[orangesprout]

I never drove my car with 312s and 16s on. I just stuck the wheel on so I could do a picture.

My S3 setup is arriving soon, we'll see if they fit.

would the Audi TT 225 (312mm set -up)
work ok?

Somone PLEASE help.

It fitted Jon's Fabia VRs ok - but is that same as MK4 Beeza Sport?

 

[Tom B]

The vRS has 38mm offset wheels, whereas the Ibiza has 43, so the Ibiza ones sit futher in the arch and have more chance of hitting the caliper.

I couldn't say. I thought they were all the same! Obviously not.

 

[mrcoyote]

would the Audi TT 225 (312mm set -up)
work ok?

Yes they're fine as that's what I have on mine. Paid a lot less than £235 for them though...

 

[orangesprout]

The vRS has 38mm offset wheels, whereas the Ibiza has 43, so the Ibiza ones sit futher in the arch and have more chance of hitting the caliper.

I couldn't say. I thought they were all the same! Obviously not.

SH1TE ! as you said....the plot thickens.....

you sticking with STD wheels?

what do golf boys do?

 

[Tom B]

I'm sticking with standard wheels for the time being.

The Golf boys get Anniversary carriers, 312mm discs and suitable pads. They keep their existing calipers and all is well.

 

[aceman]

The Golf boys get Anniversary carriers, 312mm discs and suitable pads. They keep their existing calipers and all is well.

That's the same as the Leon TDI Sport/FR guys have to do as the calipers are the same just need new carriers to allow the calipers to sit over the discs correctly.

With regard to your question Orangesprout you will need carriers,calipers,discs & pads for fitment on your Mk4 Ibiza TDI Sport. I would think the TT setup you mention should fit but I don't think anybody in light of this thread will put their hand on their heart and say YES so you may have to suck it and see I am afraid.

 

[orangesprout]

That's the same as the Leon TDI Sport/FR guys have to do as the calipers are the same just need new carriers to allow the calipers to sit over the discs correctly.

With regard to your question Orangesprout you will need carriers,calipers,discs & pads for fitment on your Mk4 Ibiza TDI Sport. I would think the TT setup you mention should fit but I don't think anybody in light of this thread will put their hand on their heart and say YES so you may have to suck it and see I am afraid.

oh i see ..... ........plan B maybe?

See what happens with Tom and if the STD wheels.

 

[orangesprout]

diameter wise theres loads of room

offset worries me.......theres about 15/20mm gap between caliper and wheel.

 

[Tom B]

Mine aren't going to be done for a few weeks yet, especially as I am going away for 10 days.

I'd just say go for it and invest in some spacers if the worst comes to the worst. Halfords sell basic spacers to keep you on the road.