Brake upgrade for Bocanegra - Updated 12/01/10

[EdHorny]

Hey peeps, Loving my Bocanegra, but one thing i wish I had was the sport brakes. Now I'm regretting not having that, I think the standard brakes are good but not good enough, I need more stopping power. Anyone know the options I have, I would like an upgrade to Brembo's or equivalent but I'd prefer A Stealer to sort it and not to void my warranty. Any thoughts appreciated

ED

 

[AndrewJB]

You should be able to fit the 312mm Audi TT Setup which is very common MOD on the MK4 Ibiza! or if you can find some second hand just fit the SEAT Sport brakes from MK4 Ibiza Cupra which im preety sure is the same setup as the Upgrade

The only bit of warranty you will void is the brakes themselves , So SEAT just wont cover your brakes

 

[techie]

Techically they can void you entire warranty, but thats unlikely.hey could however void bush replacement if they think its down to more braking force etc, but again unlikely.

The racing brake upgrade from your dealer is about £700+ VAT for the calipers (which come with pads) and the discs.

 

[AndrewJB]

Techically they can void you entire warranty, but thats unlikely.hey could however void bush replacement if they think its down to more braking force etc, but again unlikely.

The racing brake upgrade from your dealer is about £700+ VAT for the calipers (which come with pads) and the discs.

They havent voided my warranty and ive got alot more mods than Brakes so yeh its very unlikely

I read on Seat site that the SS brake upgrade is like 1k+ for Cupra and BOC

If its just the Red Calipers your after better trying to source a 2nd Hand set and buy new uprated discs n pads

 

[EdHorny]

I'll have to go see my stealer and get some info from them. I don't want second hand really, I just really want more stopping force, after feeling the force of the Brembo upgrade AndySpencer's had on his Leon Mk2, I want that kind of stopping power. The car goes like s**t off a shovel, but it's the braking to stop me that I need.

If Techie is correct £700 + VAT is a great price, VAT being at 15% till end of year. But of course I need to add the labour costs.

I'll have to explore the options, I preferably want it before the New Year.

ED

 

[techie]

I priced them up a few weeks back but they only had one set in stock at seat at the time. Price was £301 each plus VAT for the calipers, discs iirc were £65 each plus VAT. I'm not sure if the standard lines are suitable, couldn't see any listed for the racing brake upgrade.

The £1150 factory option also includes a 17" spare alloy wheel and tyre.

 

[AndrewJB]

I priced them up a few weeks back but they only had one set in stock at seat at the time. Price was £301 each plus VAT for the calipers, discs iirc were £65 each plus VAT. I'm not sure if the standard lines are suitable, couldn't see any listed for the racing brake upgrade.

The £1150 factory option also includes a 17" spare alloy wheel and tyre.

Yep your right forgot bout the Alloys and Spare


312MM brakes are great got them on me new Leon when it arrives , ive currently got 256mm Pooo ones on me ibiza

 

[ibizaracebrake]

Yep your right forgot bout the Alloys and Spare


312MM brakes are great got them on me new Leon when it arrives , ive currently got 256mm Pooo ones on me ibiza

Sorry to disappoint, but the cars fitted with 'Race Brakes' have a different hub as the caliper attaches in a totally different way ( i have the dealer printout for the front suspension showing 2 hubs)

 

[mehmetelt]

try to find mk4 ibiza cupra brakes. they are really perfect.

 

[AndrewJB]

Sorry to disappoint, but the cars fitted with 'Race Brakes' have a different hub as the caliper attaches in a totally different way ( i have the dealer printout for the front suspension showing 2 hubs)

Aint Dissapointing me Leons already got them

I know theres different hubs on the MK4 , so the MK5 is the same

 

[techie]

Sorry to disappoint, but the cars fitted with 'Race Brakes' have a different hub as the caliper attaches in a totally different way ( i have the dealer printout for the front suspension showing 2 hubs)

Not different to the Bocanegra, Cupra or FR, just different to the models fitted with the FSIII brakes such as the 1.4 and 1.6. Exactly the same as the MK4 set up (which mechanically the MK5 is) where the FSIII has an integeral carrier.

The Boca/Cupra/FR is fitted with two part 288mm brakes which are the same as the 312mm brakes, so all you need are the carriers and the discs to upgrade to 312mm spec.

 

[mardon]

The only other option is for some mintex 1144's pads (very very good but they can squeal) or Ferodo DS pads and combine them with the braided lines and tarox disks.

It will bite better and make a decent improvement but not as much of a difference as a larger disk upgrade.

 

[techie]

There will be an update on this very shortly i'd expect.

 

[ibizacupra]

cheese grater G88 tarox disks...
short life for the pads which are unfortunate to rub against them.. (ohh err)

 

[techie]

 

[andyspencer]

have to admit, i thought edhorny would have had pics up by now. tut btw, them 2 or 4 pot calipers ?

 

[EdHorny]

Brakes have been upgraded

-------------------------Update on my Brakes----------------------------

Peeps, I have had the brakes upgraded, courtesy of Techie. Yep, Techie has sourced the parts and fit my new bigger better brakes. I felt a difference on the way home, once bedded in and my wheel is back from refurb, I'll be able to enjoy them properly.

Pics:
Before

The parts

Result

Cheers Ross, sure I'll enjoy them.

ED

 

[EdHorny]

I'd have had the pics up quicker, Windows 7 didn't want to work with my phone. Bugger.

 

[andyspencer]

Speak of the devil and he shall appear lol ... but v nice m8 ill have a nosey when i see ye next.
I can see you gettin your moneys worth out of em on them welsh B roads

 

[techie]

A few from today..

Very easy to fit and look awesome. Also managed to sort out a rattle I noticed on road test so a worthwhile trip I think Ed eh?