I have searched but to no avail regards upgrading the front brakes.

When me vRS arrives lowering and a brake upgrade are my first prioritys. For those that have done it I guess it's a straight swap as the Octy vRS mk2 has the 312mm disc like my Leon FR? Is there any other mechanical differences that need to be altered too or is it a straight swap? I will be keeping an eye on VAG calipers on Ebay

Edited 15 April, 201016 yr by Moley RUFC

Straight swap. Had them on my Edition 30 and they make a helluva difference.

One thing to be aware of though is that without a matching R32/S3 rear setup they will be a little snatchy but worth it for the dramatic improvement when required. :yes:

Thanks Hedge, it's purely for visual purposes to be honest. I can't help look at the Octavia and its red calipers and think, ''Is that it?!?'' Look too small on a bigger car!

Someone else is putting some on an Octy in the very near future

Well I look forward to that then

Oh yes Pics to follow should be next week .

Great stuff, looking forward to that

Do you have any pics of the calipar and disc setup to compare?

This what they looked like on my Golf.

Oh yes they are pretty big, Is that a 17" rim mate?

Gives the game away by saying 225/40/18 on the tyre.

Gives the game away by saying 225/40/18 on the tyre.

You're monitor must be bigger than mine!

As promised some pics.Fingers crossed should be on the car tommorow.

Just following up on this thread, can you post some pictures Chris ?

Really keen to get this done once the Octy lands. Just to confirm the OEM FL vRS Octy 312mm disc's will be okay with the Cupra brakes?

Edited 28 September, 201015 yr by Moley RUFC

Just following up on this thread, can you post some pictures Chris ?

Really keen to get this done once the Octy lands. Just to confirm the OEM FL vRS Octy 312mm disc's will be okay with the Cupra brakes?

Er you need the 345mm R32/Cupra/S3 discs with the same R32/Cupra/S3 calipers and carriers. You can't keep the original discs.

Perhaps you should check out Muckipup's not so big brake kit thread instead.

Er you need the 345mm R32/Cupra/S3 discs with the same R32/Cupra/S3 calipers and carriers. You can't keep the original discs.

Perhaps you should check out Muckipup's not so big brake kit thread instead.

I do fancy that but would rather keep the pads and discs VAG OEM to be honest although the price is tempting

Just out of interest how much did people pay for the Cupra setup. £610 new is the best price I've had so far.

I do fancy that but would rather keep the pads and discs VAG OEM to be honest although the price is tempting

Porsche qualify as VAG

Just out of interest how much did people pay for the Cupra setup. £610 new is the best price I've had so far.

Not a bad price. I paid everso slightly less. Alternatively they do appear on ebay every now and again.

Very true about Porsche and VAG. Wonder when the new rear engined Yeti is coming out.....

I paid £275 for a full R32 front setup (Used but in excellent condition) which are now on my vRS (and they fit under 17" zeniths without spacers)

As Ian says you need the 345mm discs & Pads. 312 disc and Pads are too small.

Not the best pic but this is them fitted

Edited 29 September, 201015 yr by vRSCarl

Look great mate. What I'd give for a set on eBay now at that price!!!

Look great mate. What I'd give for a set on eBay now at that price!!!

Click Me

£250 - same guy i got mine from

Edited 29 September, 201015 yr by vRSCarl

Would rather a set of red cupra ones but they could soon be painted. Seems like he only has one pair and they have been sold.

Is he a breaker or a vw dealer or something like that? Perhaps he will have another set soon

Edited 29 September, 201015 yr by Moley RUFC

Never mind the colour at that price! They could be pink and I'd still buy them

Will keep an eye out for you too. I did consider a pair, but thought the jump was a bit too great for a lowly PD140 - so I'll stick to a 312mm upgrade instead.

Steve

Never mind the colour at that price! They could be pink and I'd still buy them

We know Steve