312 Brake conversion - master cylinder?

[mr. Hedgehog]

I have recently put Golfturbo's 312mm brake conversion onto my FVRS. I am pleased that my car now stops, however, it still doesn't stop as well as my cupra - which has exactly the same 312mm cal/cal carrier setup.

The differences are:
VRS - OEM Pagid Pads, Zimmerman crossdrilled disks
Leon Cupra - Brembo disks, Ferodo Pads

The VRS being lighter I was hoping it would stop better than the cupra?

I was wondering - does the difference lie in the rest of the braking setup - servo, master cylinder?

With a Hybrid turbo conversion in the wings i was wondering if anyone knows whether i can improve stopping power further by replacing any other componants? I was cosidering braded hoses too?

The pedal feel is very different in the cars, and before the VRS had the conversion the brakes had pretty much three settings - off, waiting to work or full on nose dive ABS flashing. It is more progressive now - but again, not as good as the leon.

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[WeeJase]

is the fabia that much lighter?
try uprated pads and fluid,it'll brake quicker/longer,how old is the current fluid?and have you been abusing it(the fluid)?

 

[prc]

I bet on swapping pads. make all the difference IMO.

 

[WeeJase]

just read your thread on briskoda reece. didn't realise theres a difference in servo braking on petrol/deisel

 

[mr. Hedgehog]

just read your thread on briskoda reece. didn't realise theres a difference in servo braking on petrol/deisel

i didn't either. Anyone know of any other options aside pads and fluid for improving braking? Some people mumble about braded hoses which counteract expansion under heavier braking - anyone got any experience with these?

 

[SiGainey]

Yes, they do help, but ultimately, pads make a bigger difference

 

[WeeJase]

i didn't either. Anyone know of any other options aside pads and fluid for improving braking? Some people mumble about braded hoses which counteract expansion under heavier braking - anyone got any experience with these?

i had goodridge hoses on my last two cars reece,they do give beter pedal feel.and the fact that one of my cordoba ones had a bloody bulge in it.

 

[DaveP]

Wasn't it techie who said that they ARE braided hoses as standard, they are just covered in rubber?