brakes

Guys, I picked up my 56 plate ibiza FR last week and i got a question about the brakes. mine seem a little spongey. i have had lots of performance cars with big brakes and maybe im expecting too much from my little FR. so far i am impressed with my little machine, nice to drive, light and nimble...

Ok, I've manage to get 48,000 miles out of my front and rear brake pads, and they now need changing. The Leon is just over 3 years old, so is it worth sticking with Seat to for new brake pads, or should I go independant? Any ideas of what prices to expect for dealers and independants...

Hi all, it's brake time next weekend so bang goes another £400! I will be going for some EBC slotted discs at the front and DS2500 pads to help improve stoppig but as Brembo's do most of the work, I wondered what benefit there would really be of having the same setup on the rear. What are...

Hi guys, Both my front offside AND rear offside brakes have started to drag occasionally to the extent where on one journey of about 8 miles my mpg dropped to 22ish and both wheels were hot (i have now stopped driving until it is fixed), just wondering if anyone could give me a few ideas of...

Rite ive done a search but come up with no definate answer. will the brembos fit from a fiat coupe??? (mk3 ibiza cupra) i realise theyre's gonna have to be some modification all help greatly appreciated anything you think will help cheers Ian:)

Hi guys, My service today, turned into new breaks, new rear door seals and refitted radio.... After doing a bit of research, I have met several contrasting views... What is the best way to bed in new pads/discs? I have been accelerating and breaking hard so far, as I am told its just...

I was wondering if anyone knew of bigger brakes that you can fit to a 2litre 8v seat ibiza cupra gti ? I am looking for brakes that i can preferably rob off another car e.g vw, audi or another seat. I dont really wanna be spending hundreds for new calipers when i can get bigger ones off...

Just did a search and some people say you have to use heat resistant paint on brembos when you refurb them and some don't. Confussed. I would have thort that you do but what does everyone think? if so what is the best stuff to use and where from? do you need to prime? Might just pay someone...

Guys, just wondering on opinions on Brakes. Looking to replace disks and pads on all wheels on 04 2.0TDI Sport. Dealer parts without discount come to around £270. Assume its best to go with 'Approved' parts or would they be much of a saving going for 'equivalents' and would they be as good as...

any ideas guys, coming to standstill on braking, light or heavy and the pads seem to crunch as in stop biting and lock slightly, doesnt do it all the time. only on drivers side it feels like aswell.. i can feel the noise if you like through the pedal aswell?? :think:

think my brakes are about ready for changing and just wanted to no if there is any what would be a better than standard ones without spending stupid money because dont think OEM ones would be cheap anyhow so.

the last couple of times ive driven my car the brakes have been absolutely rubbish the first few times ive used them after starting the car. the pedal feels fine with plenty of resistance, but im not really slowing down much at all lol. if i pump them it gets better fairly quickly, and i know...

Hi there, I recently I bought brand new brembo brake kit for mk2 Leon (part no 1P0071450), on Seat's website it sais it fits Leon, Leon Cupra, Altea and Toledo. I have 1.6 Reference Leon from 2006 so I thought it's ok. Went to get them fit on Saturday and was told they won't fit. Was told hub...

LCR - just had new discs and pads OUCH... just wanted to share my pain... Brembo aint cheap!!!!:cry:

Just bought my very first mk1 leon today :D so happy, haha its only the 1.4 but as a 17 yr old its good enough adn cheap on insurance :D Its black and dirty :( but will very soon be cleaned and polished :) but for now, here's a list of things i wanna do in the next few months...

Anyone know if they'll fit with adequate spacers etc?

Hi!, we want to upgrade front brakes to a Altea Freetrack. Do you think that GTI MKV performance brakes will fit? Does the Freetrack shares brake component design with another VW car for reference, or platform? Thank you :D

Hello, my standard brakes are coming to the end of their life so am thinking about other options to replace them with. Option one is to keep the standard calipers and get EBC grooved discs and DS2500 pads. Option two is to get new 4 pot calipers (brembo, neuspeed etc) mounting kit and use the...

Ok so ive had this Ibiza for nearly 5 months now, and ive started to notice that im having to push further down the brake pedal to stop the car. The pedal can actually be pushed to the ground. Ive got the pads checked out theyve said the pads are intact. I just wanted to know if anyone else has...

Just had my car into the TJ today to get my tyre knocking and squeaky steering column sorted, While i was there they also did to recalls outstanding on the car. It's a 1.6cr-tdi sport and the recalls were for the airbag connections and brake servo. I'd not heard anything about it...