VRs brake upgrades...a question

Octygone · 09-05-2008, 20:59

When you upgrade the brakes on a Vrs, what size discs come off (the standard ones) as I am looking to upgrade my 1.9tdi ambiente brakes ....any ideas ?

Tom_vRS · 09-05-2008, 21:44

See Sibarts post - he has a complete vRS setup for sale!

The standards are 288mm I think

twonks · 09-05-2008, 22:29

Are the std vRS brakes not 312mm?

Lummox · 09-05-2008, 22:40

The 1.9 TDi will have FSIII type brakes wont it??

Means you have to swap the hubs and bearings over to get a bigger disc on there.

Octygone · 10-05-2008, 08:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

The 1.9 TDi will have FSIII type brakes wont it??

Means you have to swap the hubs and bearings over to get a bigger disc on there.

If thats the case then I may have to go for some better brakes pads......had a nasty experience of virtually no braking last night ......and didn't like it that much........pedal on the floor and even the abs didn't work

Lummox · 10-05-2008, 08:09

Problem is the ABS wont work if your brakes dont lock a wheel..lol.

FocusZtec · 10-05-2008, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by twonks

Are the std vRS brakes not 312mm?

Yes, they are.

Octygone · 10-05-2008, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Problem is the ABS wont work if your brakes dont lock a wheel..lol.

That was the problem....it didn't get anywhere close to locking a wheel and I was pressing as hard as I could..........had about the same effect as throwing a blanket out the boot with a rope on.

Pretty certain the brakes are fading VERY quickly so a new set of "better" pads may be the answer

Lummox · 10-05-2008, 08:25

Sounds like brake fade to me, can be down right scary.

Octygone · 10-05-2008, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Sounds like brake fade to me, can be down right scary.

Just added to my post above...But brake fade is a good guess ........so without spending £100s on a brakes upgrade any pointers on a reasonable set of brake pads for now.
TIA

Lummox · 10-05-2008, 08:28

Something like Pagid, Ferrodo, mintex i'd say.

Stay away from EBC in my personal view.

Octygone · 10-05-2008, 08:32

Just had a thought and went and checked the pad thickness ......loads left on them so I may have to have a search around for a supplier ...(we don't have a decent tuner/supply shop) around here.

Thanks Ross

greek 5vrs · 10-05-2008, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octygone

Just had a thought and went and checked the pad thickness ......loads left on them so I may have to have a search around for a supplier ...(we don't have a decent tuner/supply shop) around here.

Thanks Ross

Have you checked your brake-fluid?It needs to be changed every two years.

Octygone · 10-05-2008, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by greek 5vrs

Have you checked your brake-fluid?It needs to be changed every two years.

Goes in for a service in a couple of weeks time so they should do it then ....... pedal didn't just drop to the floor just felt like someone had changed them for non stick teflon pads

Octygone · 10-05-2008, 09:30

Just had a search .......on google for ferodo ds2500 pads .......hundreds of links to ........yes you guessed it ...Briskoda............but so far I can't find anywhere that want's to sell me any.....

Any ideas....JKM are shut today ......

dan_the_v8man · 10-05-2008, 11:46

whats the upgrade route for vRS brakes then? think im going to try some better pads first but i can get the standard pads to fade far to easily, which isn't nice when your flying towards a corner and the only thing slowing you down is engine braking

sibart · 10-05-2008, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan_the_v8man

whats the upgrade route for vRS brakes then? think im going to try some better pads first but i can get the standard pads to fade far to easily, which isn't nice when your flying towards a corner and the only thing slowing you down is engine braking

bahnstormer vrs · 10-05-2008, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octygone

Just had a search .......on google for ferodo ds2500 pads .......hundreds of links to ........yes you guessed it ...Briskoda............but so far I can't find anywhere that want's to sell me any.....

Any ideas....JKM are shut today ......

I bought my Ferodo DS2500s from Demon Tweeks Motorsport, Motorcycle, Modifying, Parts and Accessories and if you haven't read it already these is bags of info on the subject in this thread;- http://briskoda.net/forums/octavia-i...pgrade/106188/

Lummox · 10-05-2008, 13:05

The Mk5 R32 brakes are very good and actually very cheap now. Last time I checked gen discs very £76 each.

Octygone · 10-05-2008, 22:50

Still can't find anywhere that will supply DS2500 pads for a lowly 1.9tdi Amdiente

09-05-2008, 20:59	#1
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Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: VRs brake upgrades...a question Sounds like brake fade to me, can be down right scary. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

10-05-2008, 08:28	#11
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: VRs brake upgrades...a question Something like Pagid, Ferrodo, mintex i'd say. Stay away from EBC in my personal view. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

10-05-2008, 08:32	#12
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,679 Thanks: 180 Thanked 107 Times in 67 Posts	Re: VRs brake upgrades...a question Just had a thought and went and checked the pad thickness ......loads left on them so I may have to have a search around for a supplier ...(we don't have a decent tuner/supply shop) around here. Thanks Ross __________________

10-05-2008, 09:30	#15
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,679 Thanks: 180 Thanked 107 Times in 67 Posts	Re: VRs brake upgrades...a question Just had a search .......on google for ferodo ds2500 pads .......hundreds of links to ........yes you guessed it ...Briskoda............but so far I can't find anywhere that want's to sell me any..... Any ideas....JKM are shut today ...... __________________

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dan_the_v8man Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 336 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: VRs brake upgrades...a question whats the upgrade route for vRS brakes then? think im going to try some better pads first but i can get the standard pads to fade far to easily, which isn't nice when your flying towards a corner and the only thing slowing you down is engine braking __________________ 57 Mk2 2.0TFSI vRS Estate in Race Blue, jumbo box, cruise control, dual zone climate, zenith 18", maxidot, xenon's, rear parking sensors, light assistance, sunset glass

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Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: VRs brake upgrades...a question The Mk5 R32 brakes are very good and actually very cheap now. Last time I checked gen discs very £76 each. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

10-05-2008, 22:50	#20
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,679 Thanks: 180 Thanked 107 Times in 67 Posts	Re: VRs brake upgrades...a question Still can't find anywhere that will supply DS2500 pads for a lowly 1.9tdi Amdiente __________________

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