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  1. cupra_r_04

    New pad's and disc's

    I need a new set of front pad's and disc's for an 04 Leon Cupra R.I want to stick with brembo and i was just wondering if anybody has an suggestions as to where the cheapest place or the best place that will do me a deal on them. Cheer's
  2. Hudds

    Calliper / Brake pad problem

    I’ve got Ferodo pads, and EBC Ultimax dics fitted. The driver’s side pad is in constant contact with the disc, and as you would guess the disc is very hot (as it would be) So my question is…. 1) Could the pad just be sat wrong with-in the calliper? 2) Is the calliper adjustable so I can...
  3. Cupra Brake pad confusion

    I just phoned up GSF, and asked them for a price on pads they replied with theyre 2 types, and they only sell one type of them. Im guessing that as im running the 4 Pot AP's im going to need the set they dont sell where can I get new decent pads from??
  4. Rear brake pad wear

    Started to hear a grinding noise from the rear nearside wheel last week. When I was getting a couple of tyres repaired todat took a look at the brake pads wear. Front looked about half gone but the back looked bare. Car is a Altea 1.6 05 plate with 25,000 on the clock. Does this not seem...
  5. brake pad prices????

    I had my cordy in for a brake check today at national tyres in manchester as its been making a strange scraping noise, was told the front brake pads needed replacing, the handbrake needed adjusting and tracking needed sorting, plus i got them to fit my new alloys, all in all it cost me £146 inc...
  6. cardaft

    Brake pad - Centre line slot ???!!!???

    Hiya, I was helping a mate change his pads on his car and noticed they had slots in the middle of the pads. I asked why this was at the dealer and they said it gets rid of brake dust from under the pads and also said its possible to saw ones in any pads. Ive read up a bit about the centre...
  7. Pad & Discs

    Needs some front brake pads and discs for a Mk3 Ibiza .cool/s (1.4). Don't need to be anything special, just enough to stop the car :D Where's the best place for these? I've posted in Badger Bills section, wondered if there was anywhere else. Also, is there a particular brand that's...
  8. Big_daddy

    Rear pad = black disc

    Just new rear pads fitted around 400+ miles ago. Today gave it abit of stick against my mate's starlet GT. Could see abit of smoke coming from the rear plus it smelt smiler like clucth burning. Got home checked, the discs have gone black. Is this normal os should i take other actions? At...
  9. Brake Pad Warning Light

    Could someone confirm what the brake pad warning light looks like. A warning light, which I suspect to be the brake pad warning light, came on this morning in my LCR and I don't have the manual with me.
  10. LCR - Pad Wear Sensor

    Afternoon all, Just changed the brakes all round on my LCR (cheers Badger Bill for parts) and am very impressed with the new set-up so far. However, when removing the old pads noticed the pad wear sensor was embedded in and so we now have the warning buzzer when we turn on and the poxy light...
  11. disc + pad upgrades

    I'm gonna upgrade my brakes on my Cupra (not LCR) and was after advice please. I'm torn between EBC discs and Black Diamond any ideas? I've also read loads of people commenting on how good Ferodo DS2500 pads are so thought about going with them, but wondered if I'd be better sticking with...
  12. LCR Potential problem with disc and pad change

    All, After some advise if possible please. Recently changed my LCR 18" standard alloys for a set of 19" Dotz Roadsters but to fit these, and the size of the calipers i had to buy 10mm machined hubcentric spacers highly recommended by R Tec off M25 north. Anyway i am due to change my disc...
  13. craigy123

    brake discs and pad

    im needing new front discs and pads, just wondering what people find to be the best and best prices, cheers Craig
  14. Brake pad costs??

    Just had my 52 plate LC serviced at Nationwide Autocentres - they tell me the front brake pads are 75% worn and the rears 80%. They want £90 to replace the fronts and £75 to do the rears - is that a bit excessive? :confused: The dearest I've found on the net is £60 and £40, not including...
  15. russ20vt

    Front brake pad fitting

    Front Brake pad fitting on an Ibiza Cupra 20VT. Does anyone know if you need the wind back tool to get the piston back into the front calipers (like on the rear calipers), or is it the normal way of just using a G-Clamp?
  16. Brake Pad and Disc replacement Ibiza Mk3

    Hi, I have a Seat Ibiza 1.4 Cool/s (2000) and need to change the pads and disks, hopin you guys can advise. Been lookin for a haynes manual but realised they dont cover this model. Did find a couple of dvd manuals on ebay, anyone know if these are cool or not? I had a quick look today to...
  17. POWELLY

    LCR front pad replacement

    Hi guys, done a search but can`t find any guides or how too`s on how to replace the front pads on my LCR:help: Can anyone point me in the right direction, Thanks
  18. Phil K

    Brake pad advice please - need to order today!

    My LCR's low pad warning light came on last Friday and they are very low - to the point of not being happy about using the car for any distance! I have used the search and it seems that the Ferrodo 2500's are the ones to go for but I have been told I can get Textar pads for the Brembo's for...
  19. Al_G

    Brembo Pad Query

    Hi, Are these Brembo pads for the leon or Ibiza??? :S http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/seat-cupra-type-r-front-brake-pads-brembo-system_W0QQitemZ250145953135QQihZ015QQcategoryZ100918QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  20. Break Pad replacement Guide please

    Hi all might seem silly to some ,but can some one tell me how to replace the pads front and rear on my cupra please as i almost fell off my chair when i got a quote from Kwik fit for new pads, and plus i have never changed anything myself, but with the prospect of getting the job done for...
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