Brakes!!

[chrisash32]

Hi All!

I have decided to take the plunge and started to make inquiry's about new discs and pads.

Firstly, what size are the discs on my TDi Sport?
Secondly, most places seem to be recommending Tarox discs and Tarox pads.
Has anyone had any experience with these? Are they any good?

Cheers

Chris

 

[pdh 14a]

I think they are 285mm Don't buy on this though,may be slightly different!

 

[seremotors]

send me your vin number, i will tell you sizes and oe part numbers for cross-reference if it helps

 

[CrispDust]

Almost certainly 288mm, 312s are fitted to the FR and 265s to the 1.6.
Upgrare to 312 carriers/discs - same calipers as 288.

 

[chrisash32]

Almost certainly 288mm, 312s are fitted to the FR and 265s to the 1.6.
Upgrare to 312 carriers/discs - same calipers as 288.

isnt that an expensive upgrade to the 312s?

 

[CrispDust]

No, from 288mm all you need is carriers, new discs and pads (which he's planning on buying anyway). Everything else is the same. Although not sure about internal wheel rim clearance on 16" wheels

 

[pdh 14a]

Anyone know how much the carriers are?

 

[andyj]

New callipers (inc carrier I think) are £60 +vat each from Euro Car Parts

 

[chrisash32]

No, from 288mm all you need is carriers, new discs and pads (which he's planning on buying anyway). Everything else is the same. Although not sure about internal wheel rim clearance on 16" wheels

I am running 17s so i am ok there then!!

So what is the boot total to upgrade them to the 312's?
Price? Parts etc etc

Cheers

Chris

 

[pdh 14a]

New callipers (inc carrier I think) are £60 +vat each from Euro Car Parts

That sound really cheap for calipers! Anyone do just the carriers?

 

[martycupratdi]

Hi all,

Anyone know who's currently offering the best value for a 312mm conversion kit of carriers, discs and pads.
I'm not fussed about getting the overpriced red anniversery ones!!!
Tried a search, but couldn't find a up to date answer.

Thanks

Marty

 

[andyj]

I'm going to get a price for the carriers from my local TPS (VW/SEAT) Parts place during the week

I'll post up a price when I get it

 

[googies]

I priced carriers through seremotors on here and was something like £75/carrier with a discount inc! Maybe £135 without i think. I have an 05 ref 1.9 tdi and the fronts i believe are 288mm discs, carriers are bolted on and measured at approx 286mm (wasnt accurate as by eye using a tape.

 

[Toxic]

andyj did you get your brakes upgraded or not? one of things I maybe doing to mine.

 

[andyj]

I haven't done as yet mate, but I've got something in the pipe line

Watch this space !!!

 

[CrispDust]

I got my carriers - original VAG from vagparts.com £165 inc vat and delivery next day. TPS wanted £102 PER carrier plus vat and not in stock.

 

[googies]

Did all fit ok then, link to carriers please?

 

[CrispDust]

Yep, all fitted and done in 45 minutes, both sides.
One query is the brake pads had a wear indicator lead on one set but I couldn't find anything on either strut to attch it to?!

And is it me or are Altea wheels a bugger to get onto hub and keep in place for first bolt!!!!?

I got pads (Texar) and discs (Brembo) from German & sweedish - they do a discount if you buy set. About £140 I think.

Vagparts.com :-
https://sslrelay.com/s74326199.onea...nid=1548bc5ac7e26f7/shopdata/index.shopscript
Go to Audi > A3 2003> Brakes. Don't go on the Seat section. - for some reason the parts are more expensive!!! ?

 

[Toxic]

CrispDust, and what was the verdict once the brakes were fitted, did you notice much difference in braking?

btw the Seat Callipers on VAG are showing £97.84 alot less than say the 312mm callipers for the A3. maybe i am looking at the wrong place. btw links on vagparts shop are "sessioned", so they wont work next time round.

 

[googies]

Was there much difference then? Do the original pads still fit ok or do they need changed (obviously changed with brakes) but does the type of pad/desgin need changed?