312mm disc options

[Jon TDI]

I'm planning on upgrading the front brakes on my TDI Sport.
I've provisionally bought a pair of MkV Golf GTI calipers & carriers, all I need is a pair of discs.
I've had a quick search around the 'net & a bit confused.
I like the look of Tarox G88 discs.......but not for £238!!
I don't want to spend a fortune, so what's the best option?

 

[DanGB]

The OEM ones are pretty good mate

 

[Jon TDI]

Aye.
Was thinking of pricing a pair of OEM discs tomorrow.

 

[Toxic]

afaik the leon 312mm upgrade is the same as the Altea. you only need pads, disc and carriers. calipers are not needed.

 

[Jon TDI]

The calipers were part of the sale & it would be rude not to use them!

Anyway, carriers on their own (at a reasonable price) are as rare as hens teeth. They are ~£100 each from a dealer.

 

[Chan_P1_TDi_FR]

have you priced EBC discs and pads. not the best, but price wise cheaper than tarox.

 

[TelLeon]

http://www.ate.de/generator/www/com/en/ate/ate/themes/50_download/folder_download_en.html

Follow the above link - it gives good info on parts etc

And this one takes you to their UK stockists:-

http://www.eurocarparts.com/

I did the 312mm upgrade fron 288mm, but had to buy the caliper carriers from Seat Dealer = Ouch!!

But the Disks & pads from Eurocarparts were reasonable price & genuine OEM parts.

 

[Toxic]

I did the 312mm upgrade fron 288mm, but had to buy the caliper carriers from Seat Dealer = Ouch!!

got mine from David at seremotors with a hefty discount....

 

[Jon TDI]

Called into the local VW dealer this morning to price up OEM 312 discs.
They are £122 a pair.

 

[jcp]

Sadly I think looks matter- I agree that OEM are fine but the look of the Tarox is great. Any other vanity based options?

 

[Al]

I am getting OEM discs and pads when mine are due to be replaced.

Got a deal of about £160 for the front discs and pads from a mate at a local VW dealer to fit my Cupra.

 

[Jon TDI]

Are the discs on the Leon FR 312mm?

 

[DanGB]

Are the discs on the Leon FR 312mm?

yes

 

[Jon TDI]

yes

Ta.

 

[Jon TDI]

I think I've found myself some OEM discs for £27 each!!

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g5brakes.php

 

[FR Ste]

Will the 16" wheels fit over the 312mm discs?

Anyone tried !6's on their FR?

Cheers,

 

[Jon TDI]

Will the 16" wheels fit over the 312mm discs?

Anyone tried !6's on their FR?

Cheers,

Had 312mm brakes on my Fabia vRS & that had 16" alloys.
It was close but they still fitted.

 

[Jon TDI]

I think I've found myself some OEM discs for £27 each!!

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g5brakes.php

Just checked these out again. They are £27+VAT, so a pair would cost £62.

Anyway, found the same brand of discs (Febi Bilstein) on ebay for £45 + £12.99 delivery.