front brake disc size

[lukecupra2001]

i own a 2001 leon cupra 20v t and without sounding like a complete burk was wondering if anybody couls shed some light on the size of my front discs?ive had people tell me ther 280mm,288mm and 312mm?also what disc n pad combos are people using and recomend as mine are nearly due to be replaced.

cheers.luke

 

[cordobabrendy]

my 04 cupra has 312.

 

[CupraUK]

Mines 2001 and its 312mm

 

[Kris]

Mines 2001 and its 312mm

Yep same here.

I use Pagid (SP) pads and Rotor Discs (The spikey edged ones)

 

[CupraUK]

What do the spikey edges do?

 

[stoneyfordNI]

see here

http://www.blueflameperformance.com/car/rotordiscs.asp

so they say

 

[CupraUK]

wow.... never seen those before.

 

[Pabs]

I use Pagid Fast Road (FR) pads - seem to be the favourites here on SCN bar Ferrado's but are too expensive for me...

Discs - again Pagid discs are good, I opted for the slightly cheaper ATE Power Discs (eliptical groove) and am happy with my setup.

My LC also has 312mm brakes.

 

[mik]

20VT / Cupra always came with 312mm discs.

Don't like the look of those "spikey" things.

 

[LCR mat]

lists the LC on the rotor disc website as 288mm

 

[CupraUK]

Morning pabs. Used your guide for Fabia wiper this morning (not that it was too difficult) just wasn't sure how tight to do the nut on the new arm.

I use cheap pads and discs and have never had a problem with them. I drive REALLY fast and most people are stunned by the braking perfomance anyway. 312s are BIG by most peoples standards and therefore good.

 

[CupraUK]

lists the LC on the rotor disc website as 288mm

its wrong then! ALso watch out for e-bayers that sometimes get it wrong too.

 

[LCR mat]

getting 4 pots or better would improve braking more than those rotors

 

[CupraUK]

I agree. If I were going to spend a lot on pads and discs I think I would just do a LCR conversion to the Brembo 4s.

 

[lukecupra2001]

how much would that cost tho and is it alot of work?saw a 6pot upgrade yday from tarox.was babout 800quid but should be excellent!

 

[CupraUK]

I get the impression it would be quite a lot of work. The calipers do not fit in the standard 16" wheels (not sure about the newer Cupras with 17"). If I were doing it I would be doing it on the cheap buying second hand parts. If you were to do it with main dealer parts it would cost a fortune.

 

[Kris]

getting 4 pots or better would improve braking more than those rotors

Some times I'm a sucker for FORM-OVER-FUCTION!

But They are loads better than STD discs so I'm happy

 

[WeeJase]

lists the LC on the rotor disc website as 288mm

that'll be the tdi cupra no?or fr as its now known

 

[CupraUK]

I keep forgetting that you can get a diesel cupra. I'll re-phrase my earlier comment... all PETROL LCs are 312mm

 

[cupra-c_ya]

are you sure that all LC have 312mm discs? a lot of web sites are listing 288mm discs.
I think ill check with the dealer.
does anyone know if German swedish french do discs for the leon cupra as they only list 280mm discs? looking to get normal discs with upgraded pads like ferodo ds2500
cheers @ all