Refitting the standard 288mm brakes to a VRS

Cheekymonkey · 30-09-2006, 13:56

Guys and gals,

I'm going to be taking my 312mm brakes off my vrs over the next couple of months and will be looking to put the original 288mm brakes back on. These have been in the garage since I took them off about 18 months ago. I just wanted to check whether they will be ok to put back onto the car after being untouched for a while. They look to be in good condition and the garage is not damp so no rust is visible.

Are there any checks I should do and will it just be a matter of putting them back on and bleeding the system?

Thanks in advance...

**tfboy** · 30-09-2006, 14:14

I would have thought it would just fit back on.

The thing I'd be most careful about is the brake fluid nipple where the hoses attach. I think it should have a cover on it, but obviously you want to make sure it's clean and has a minimum amount of air in it.

Out of interest, if there is any air (micro-bubble size), does it eventually work its way back to the top of the reservoir, or is the does the fluid viscosity / diameter of the hoses prevent it ?

Lummox · 30-09-2006, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfboy

Out of interest, if there is any air (micro-bubble size), does it eventually work its way back to the top of the reservoir, or is the does the fluid viscosity / diameter of the hoses prevent it ?

Self bleeding brakes, now that would be cool.

No it wont find its way out.

Tom_vRS · 30-09-2006, 16:08

I refitted my 288s with no dramas.

**VRStu** · 30-09-2006, 16:24

Make sure the hub is clean before you put the disks back on.

SteveP · 30-09-2006, 17:00

Just out of curiosity, why are you guys switching back? I just switched to the 312s with Zimmerman discs and I'm quite happy so far.

Lummox · 30-09-2006, 17:04

Selling cars

Cheekymonkey · 30-09-2006, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Selling cars

What he said

Without a doubt I prefer the 312mm set up, but I want to sell the car as standard so I can make some money back on the mods as well as having a wider market to which to sell the car!

Thanks for your responses guys - very helpful.

30-09-2006, 13:56	#1
Cheekymonkey Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Warwick Posts: 425 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Refitting the standard 288mm brakes to a VRS Guys and gals, I'm going to be taking my 312mm brakes off my vrs over the next couple of months and will be looking to put the original 288mm brakes back on. These have been in the garage since I took them off about 18 months ago. I just wanted to check whether they will be ok to put back onto the car after being untouched for a while. They look to be in good condition and the garage is not damp so no rust is visible. Are there any checks I should do and will it just be a matter of putting them back on and bleeding the system? Thanks in advance... __________________ Dave Ex - Fabia VRS Owner Now Z4 Coupe

30-09-2006, 14:14	#2
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,133 Thanks: 13 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Refitting the standard 288mm brakes to a VRS I would have thought it would just fit back on. The thing I'd be most careful about is the brake fluid nipple where the hoses attach. I think it should have a cover on it, but obviously you want to make sure it's clean and has a minimum amount of air in it. Out of interest, if there is any air (micro-bubble size), does it eventually work its way back to the top of the reservoir, or is the does the fluid viscosity / diameter of the hoses prevent it ? __________________ Xavier

30-09-2006, 16:08	#4
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,734 Thanks: 564 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Refitting the standard 288mm brakes to a VRS I refitted my 288s with no dramas. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

30-09-2006, 16:24	#5
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Refitting the standard 288mm brakes to a VRS Make sure the hub is clean before you put the disks back on. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

30-09-2006, 17:00	#6
SteveP Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Refitting the standard 288mm brakes to a VRS Just out of curiosity, why are you guys switching back? I just switched to the 312s with Zimmerman discs and I'm quite happy so far.

30-09-2006, 17:04	#7
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,320 Thanks: 18 Thanked 559 Times in 489 Posts	Re: Refitting the standard 288mm brakes to a VRS Selling cars __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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