Hi All,

I've got an intermittent problem with my NSR calliper. I've decided to replace it, and being a tight ass I think cheapest route is to buy a plain coloured one, and paint it hammerite green. As this I've seen on here is pretty much identical.

I've bought one from t’internet, which says, compatible with all 1.8T Octavias.

It looks like it should fit, as the holes, and handbrake assembly look like they'll line up. The calliper is a slightly different shape, but I don't think it'll make any difference... Please feel free to tell me if I'm mistaken.

This is the one I bought. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140470954376

I don't want to paint it if it doesn't fit, and I don't want to fit it, before I paint it!!!

Any help or advice would be appreciated..

Cheers

Richard

It doesnt say it will fit all 1.8t octavias in fact it doesnt even mention 1.8t octavias... it says 20v turbo and its not referring to the vrs

Edited 31 January, 201115 yr by illegal_in_9_countries

It doesnt say it will fit all 1.8t octavias in fact it doesnt even mention 1.8t octavias

Yeah it does lol

Not sure if it is right though

It doesnt say it will fit all 1.8t octavias in fact it doesnt even mention 1.8t octavias

What about the bit where it says "Turbo, Petrol, Hatchback, FWD, 20v Brake Calipers 09/1999-12/2004 Rear LH" in the compatability list??

That doesnt say 1.8t? :wonder: Could be anything If you look on vwspares they have vrs calipers

Hi All,

I've got an intermittent problem with my NSR calliper. I've decided to replace it, and being a tight ass I think cheapest route is to buy a plain coloured one, and paint it hammerite green. As this I've seen on here is pretty much identical.

I've bought one from t’internet, which says, compatible with all 1.8T Octavias.

It looks like it should fit, as the holes, and handbrake assembly look like they'll line up. The calliper is a slightly different shape, but I don't think it'll make any difference... Please feel free to tell me if I'm mistaken.

This is the one I bought. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140470954376

I don't want to paint it if it doesn't fit, and I don't want to fit it, before I paint it!!!

Any help or advice would be appreciated..

Cheers

Richard

There NOT the same I went that route same place you got yours so DON'T paint it send it back As I still have mine here and they won't take it back cause I fitted it :( :(

There NOT the same I went that route same place you got yours so DON'T paint it send it back As I still have mine here and they won't take it back cause I fitted it :( :(

Hi mountie..

I realise they're not the same, I'm not bothered too much.. When you say you fitted it, did it work??

I figured if it worked ok, I'd buy one to match the other side, as that one's not brilliant??

Edited 31 January, 201115 yr by SP-1

if its for a non vented disc it will be too narrow so won't fit

if its for a non vented disc it will be too narrow so won't fit

Good point, I've measured the width of the caliper, and it seems about 10mm narrower!!

Grovelling email to supplier now being written!!

Good point, I've measured the width of the caliper, and it seems about 10mm narrower!!

Grovelling email to supplier now being written!!

No there not the right one at all....Look to be honest I would NOT cut corners when it comes to the brakes at all,I just spent £300 plus on my rears had to do both calipers and discs so I know how much it is :wonder: Was not happy when I got that bill plus wasting the money on the other calper that is ****.....So I would do it right the first time....You could get it reconed for £90 that is what my local motor shop told me ...

Edited 31 January, 201115 yr by mountie66

That caliper is totally wrong and will not fit on the vRS.

You need to buy the correct caliper for the 256x22mm vented discs. You've bought a caliper for a 232x9mm solid disc. The correct caliper is available in green, amongst other colours, so will not need painting.

I got mine here: http://www.brakesint.co.uk/

That caliper is totally wrong and will not fit on the vRS.

You need to buy the correct caliper for the 256x22mm vented discs. You've bought a caliper for a 232x9mm solid disc. The correct caliper is available in green, amongst other colours, so will not need painting.

I got mine here: http://www.brakesint.co.uk/

Yup I went there too and they have no stock and have no idea when they will !!! They even called around trying to find 2 for me no luck??

Take your pick

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/octaviabrakes.php

Thanks for your help everyone. Have order a reconditioned green one for £90 delivered from flebay! I'll let you all know if it's worth it when it gets here.