Hey all, apologies as I think this is most likely going old ground but I've got a couple of questions about upgrading to the 312mm brakes. I think my standard brakes are most likely going to need new discs and pads in the next month or so because I've noticed a considerable change in their performance recently. So my thought is that I'd upgrade to the 312mm brakes off an Octavia...or whereever they come from?!

My questions are...

Is getting all the stuff together a case of buying used as new is just too expensive?

I really wanted to get someone else to fit them because I wouldn't know where to start and even with guides etc I'm just not confident in my own skills when it comes down to things like brakes!

All in, including getting the parts together and fitting, is £500 realistic?

Thanks in advance!

pm for you buddy

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Next steps I really need to check out any insurance implications...and I assume 312mm brakes are alright on Fab VRS wheels.

I assume 312mm brakes are alright on Fab VRS wheels.

Fills them nicely

Very much so

...and I assume 312mm brakes are alright on Fab VRS wheels.

They sure are

Hey all, apologies as I think this is most likely going old ground but I've got a couple of questions about upgrading to the 312mm brakes. I think my standard brakes are most likely going to need new discs and pads in the next month or so because I've noticed a considerable change in their performance recently. So my thought is that I'd upgrade to the 312mm brakes off an Octavia...or whereever they come from?!

My questions are...

Is getting all the stuff together a case of buying used as new is just too expensive?

I really wanted to get someone else to fit them because I wouldn't know where to start and even with guides etc I'm just not confident in my own skills when it comes down to things like brakes!

All in, including getting the parts together and fitting, is £500 realistic?

Thanks in advance!

Mate, you need to come and speak to me about this.

I can get you the parts from work and we can both fit them (so long as it's direct replacement) and it will be a damn sight cheaper than £500

Try more like £155 for discs and pads all round.

I spent £120 on calipers and carriers from a member on here, and £90 on Mintex discs and pads http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SKODA-OCTAVIA-1-8-VRS-MINTEX-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-PADS_W0QQitemZ230351523283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item35a2054dd3#ht_3865wt_939

That really IS all you need to spend on the discs and pads, they stop the car unbelievably well.

I spent £120 on calipers and carriers from a member on here, and £90 on Mintex discs and pads http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SKODA-OCTAVIA-1-8-VRS-MINTEX-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-PADS_W0QQitemZ230351523283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item35a2054dd3#ht_3865wt_939

That really IS all you need to spend on the discs and pads, they stop the car unbelievably well.

Were those calipers new? (just out of interest)

Can't get you the carriers :(

....Calipers I can get you for £116 (pair) - new

by the way the £155 for discs and pads I quoted you were for my car..front and rear, so it will be cheaper than that for just the front (obviously)

Speak to ya soon Ols

Edited 3 March, 201016 yr by johnnyknox

I'll give you a tinkle tomorrow (I'm working til 6 though) !!!

BTW still got the undertray and wheel arch liner to get fitted....it'll be a right project!

I'll give you a tinkle tomorrow (I'm working til 6 though) !!!

BTW still got the undertray and wheel arch liner to get fitted....it'll be a right project!

It's a good job you're family!

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153080-312mm-brake-upgrade/page__view__findpost__p__1905903

I've dealt with this seller, All good

Were those calipers new? (just out of interest)

No they came off a mk1 Octavia vRS, however they were in excellent condition.

Just put a wanted add on here, there was one reply to my request and the one that got the sale! Cheers Oggy by the way!!

Si.