Brake upgrades

Carjacked Mike · 26-07-2005, 19:53

Hi Gang
Been awhile, but 15,500 miles with the vRS and it needs new brakes. Toying with the idea of fitting AP or Bermbo.......any thoughts where to buy from and how much?
Cheers
Mike
vRS running great BTW!

Sheaf · 26-07-2005, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carjacked Mike

Hi Gang
Been awhile, but 15,500 miles with the vRS and it needs new brakes. Toying with the idea of fitting AP or Bermbo.......any thoughts where to buy from and how much?
Cheers
Mike
vRS running great BTW!

Do Willwood do any for the skodas?
May be another option, I know on rovers they're cheaper for a start. AP disk prices are a bit silly.

How big you going to? 310? 330? What's the vRS have as std then? 282mm?

Carjacked Mike · 26-07-2005, 21:43

I have a hunt round, so what others have to offer, thought the size was +300mm.
BTW Just finished a removable rear strut brace design for the Rover 200 range. First batch went out yesterday to the MG club.
Mike

Sheaf · 26-07-2005, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carjacked Mike

I have a hunt round, so what others have to offer, thought the size was +300mm.
BTW Just finished a removable rear strut brace design for the Rover 200 range. First batch went out yesterday to the MG club.
Mike

I dunno, I know 310 and 330 are common sizes. All way too big for my wallet mind, lol.

Got any links for the rear brace? Is it upper or lower rear?

Carjacked Mike · 26-07-2005, 22:22

Upper, it bolts on top of the suspension turrets like an engine brace, but has quick relese fittings so you don't worry if you need to B&Q it!
On/Off in 10 secs, give me an e-mail and i will post a photo.
Mike

faboka vrs · 27-07-2005, 08:53

Off topic.

Alright Mike long time no see. Did the rear fabia one take off. Still got it fitted. Might take it off to see if I notice any difference.

If your having overheating problems then I recommend as many other do on here Ferodo DS2500 pads. Expensive at £100 but bloody good. Work from cold and when warmed up

Carjacked Mike · 27-07-2005, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by faboka vrs

Off topic.

Alright Mike long time no see. Did the rear fabia one take off. Still got it fitted. Might take it off to see if I notice any difference.

If your having overheating problems then I recommend as many other do on here Ferodo DS2500 pads. Expensive at £100 but bloody good. Work from cold and when warmed up

Yep
Done some SEat ones and a few MG ones, but hopfully at production run. Can't understand WHY i am having troubles, wish i knew somewhere that would fit Brembo or AP brakes for me!
Mike

faboka vrs · 27-07-2005, 16:54

Can't say i know anywhere round us. How about JBS over in chesterfield or Awesome GTI?

Merseyspeed would probably be able to get them but you'd have to find someone to fit them.

Stuart_J · 27-07-2005, 17:53

If you want to go Big at a good price then try Ian Godney at Godspeed, He did Ap 4 ots with 335x32 discs for my 4x4 & has since squeezed AP 6 pots with 335x32 discs behind Standard Octy RS wheels. Looks the Business, I can vouch the 4 pots are phenominal, you will only need 6's for track work with slicks but they do look the business.
I also believe the AP 4 pots have somewhat larger pads than the Brembos so you get more Pad-Disc Contact

Stuart_J · 27-07-2005, 17:59

Link to Ians site, Best to e-mail him as hes hard to get hold of on the phone, he has a lot of Automated kit in the Workshop & tends to answer e-mails while the machines are doing the work !!

http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/

Carjacked Mike · 27-07-2005, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_J

Link to Ians site, Best to e-mail him as hes hard to get hold of on the phone, he has a lot of Automated kit in the Workshop & tends to answer e-mails while the machines are doing the work !!

http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/

Thanks Guys, I think i try the linings first. Fab, where did you get your Freodos?
Mike

JBS Auto Design · 27-07-2005, 19:28

Hi
Would imagine it is the 312mm brakes on the Octavia.
You could go for the Brembo 4 pots.
They have just had a dramatic increase in price.
But still ok for something like those.
I am at home now but if you want to pm me I could get you a price when I get back to work.
Sarah

Sheaf · 27-07-2005, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carjacked Mike

Upper, it bolts on top of the suspension turrets like an engine brace, but has quick relese fittings so you don't worry if you need to B&Q it!
On/Off in 10 secs, give me an e-mail and i will post a photo.
Mike

You have a PM.

Try www.raldes.co.uk for the brakes. They're very well priced. I had a quick look... they have loads of willwoods there.

In fact they have loads of stuff there... strut braces for example are about £50 delivered.

faboka vrs · 28-07-2005, 09:08

Got the pads from Merseyspeed for £85. They ordered them in. If not from them try demontweaks in wrexham. Think Briskoda get a 10% discount. Or try www.motorsportworld.co.uk

doll · 29-07-2005, 08:23

I fitted my Brembo GT Junior kit myself, wasn't hard at all. Measured everything up before hand, to calculate the spacers I needed (as I used the 17" spiders), 10mm gave me sufficient space. As for fitting though, just like fitting a set of brakes to any car as you get everything you need (with the exception of brake fluid) in the box.

This is a picture when I changed the discs a couple of months ago.

Nigel26 · 29-07-2005, 13:16

standard discs are 311mm and Ferodo DS2500 pads apparently work very well with standard discs so i'd give them ago before you chuck a wad at a big brake conversion.

Aaquil · 29-07-2005, 20:34

Very nice!!!

**TaviaRS** · 29-07-2005, 22:07

Standards are 312mm

Sheaf · 30-07-2005, 00:33

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Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Standards are 312mm

Standard disks are 312mm on the VRS?

My god. The parents derv has 262s and that seems to stop well... 312 must be stupidly good. Cant imagine why you need to upgrade!

Try a set of EBC redstuff pads, they're apparently very good once warmed up a bit. Greenstuff are also good, but not quite so for track use.

Carjacked Mike · 30-07-2005, 00:48

My Thanks to all, shall try the DS 2500.
Mike

JBS Auto Design · 30-07-2005, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carjacked Mike

My Thanks to all, shall try the DS 2500.
Mike

Hi
The DS 2500`s are quite good.
The red stuff takes alot of heating up.
PM sent too
Sarah

26-07-2005, 19:53	#1
Carjacked Mike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Magull Liverpool Posts: 347 Members Car: EX-Honda CTR, hopes for Skoda RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Brake upgrades Hi Gang Been awhile, but 15,500 miles with the vRS and it needs new brakes. Toying with the idea of fitting AP or Bermbo.......any thoughts where to buy from and how much? Cheers Mike vRS running great BTW!

27-07-2005, 08:53	#6
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,048 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Off topic. Alright Mike long time no see. Did the rear fabia one take off. Still got it fitted. Might take it off to see if I notice any difference. If your having overheating problems then I recommend as many other do on here Ferodo DS2500 pads. Expensive at £100 but bloody good. Work from cold and when warmed up __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags Last edited by faboka vrs; 27-07-2005 at 09:00.

27-07-2005, 16:54	#8
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,048 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Can't say i know anywhere round us. How about JBS over in chesterfield or Awesome GTI? Merseyspeed would probably be able to get them but you'd have to find someone to fit them. __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

27-07-2005, 17:53	#9
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,709 Members Car: Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo Also Octavia 1.9 TDI L&K & Superb td 140 Thanks: 39 Thanked 85 Times in 78 Posts	If you want to go Big at a good price then try Ian Godney at Godspeed, He did Ap 4 ots with 335x32 discs for my 4x4 & has since squeezed AP 6 pots with 335x32 discs behind Standard Octy RS wheels. Looks the Business, I can vouch the 4 pots are phenominal, you will only need 6's for track work with slicks but they do look the business. I also believe the AP 4 pots have somewhat larger pads than the Brembos so you get more Pad-Disc Contact __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

27-07-2005, 17:59	#10
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,709 Members Car: Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo Also Octavia 1.9 TDI L&K & Superb td 140 Thanks: 39 Thanked 85 Times in 78 Posts	Link to Ians site, Best to e-mail him as hes hard to get hold of on the phone, he has a lot of Automated kit in the Workshop & tends to answer e-mails while the machines are doing the work !! http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/ __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

26-07-2005, 21:43	#3
Carjacked Mike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Magull Liverpool Posts: 347 Members Car: EX-Honda CTR, hopes for Skoda RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I have a hunt round, so what others have to offer, thought the size was +300mm. BTW Just finished a removable rear strut brace design for the Rover 200 range. First batch went out yesterday to the MG club. Mike

26-07-2005, 22:22	#5
Carjacked Mike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Magull Liverpool Posts: 347 Members Car: EX-Honda CTR, hopes for Skoda RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Upper, it bolts on top of the suspension turrets like an engine brace, but has quick relese fittings so you don't worry if you need to B&Q it! On/Off in 10 secs, give me an e-mail and i will post a photo. Mike

27-07-2005, 19:28	#12
JBS Auto Design Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central UK Posts: 913 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Would imagine it is the 312mm brakes on the Octavia. You could go for the Brembo 4 pots. They have just had a dramatic increase in price. But still ok for something like those. I am at home now but if you want to pm me I could get you a price when I get back to work. Sarah

28-07-2005, 09:08	#14
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,048 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Got the pads from Merseyspeed for £85. They ordered them in. If not from them try demontweaks in wrexham. Think Briskoda get a 10% discount. Or try www.motorsportworld.co.uk __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

29-07-2005, 08:23	#15
doll Skoda Fan! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wednesbury Posts: 175 Members Car: Octavia vRS & Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I fitted my Brembo GT Junior kit myself, wasn't hard at all. Measured everything up before hand, to calculate the spacers I needed (as I used the 17" spiders), 10mm gave me sufficient space. As for fitting though, just like fitting a set of brakes to any car as you get everything you need (with the exception of brake fluid) in the box. This is a picture when I changed the discs a couple of months ago. __________________ 2002 Black Magic Octavia vRS, 215 bhp, 220 lb/ft & Brembo's & 2007 Zenith Grey Seat Leon FR TDi

29-07-2005, 13:16	#16
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Members Car: Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	standard discs are 311mm and Ferodo DS2500 pads apparently work very well with standard discs so i'd give them ago before you chuck a wad at a big brake conversion. __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

29-07-2005, 20:34	#17
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 470 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Hatch Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very nice!!!

29-07-2005, 22:07	#18
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Standards are 312mm __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

30-07-2005, 00:48	#20
Carjacked Mike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Magull Liverpool Posts: 347 Members Car: EX-Honda CTR, hopes for Skoda RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	My Thanks to all, shall try the DS 2500. Mike

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