can someone provide me with the right size for the brake discs please.as im looking to buy new disc and pad all round and get them fitted.Dont like garage supply ones.><

i know there is 2 different sizes in thickness for the front discs my car is registered on the Oct 03 1.9tdi 130bhp comfort.

I know so far:

front:288x25(46.2/49.5)

rear:245x10

side note: when i wen to get a spare key coded the guy read the VIN and said it's a 04 model.

has anyone ever bought those mtec discs from ebay?any good?

Many thanks

The sizes is right. I don't know the mtec, i looking EBC grooved discs and greenstuff pads, hope will be fine..

The sizes is right. I don't know the mtec, i looking EBC grooved discs and greenstuff pads, hope will be fine..

hi thanks for reply but i dont know which thickness is right?there are 2 sizes apparently.

also could you be possible to send me any links where you bought yr discs and pad from?i only manage to find mtec on ebay

thanks

Online shops: http://www.ebcbrakes.com/buynow/ukautomotive-online.shtml

Details: http://www.brakes4u.co.uk/supersearch.asp?supt=1&id=2126&won=1&mk=SKODA&md=Superb&pg=1

example -> Solid or Vented: V

No of Holes/Bolts: 5

Diameter (mm): 288

Height (mm): 47

Thickness New/Min (mm): 25 -- 23

Ebay: just use the search bar for EBC Skoda Superb

I have just installed a pair of EBC discs and a set of pads at the front axle on the V6. They are really good quality stuff, can recommend highly.

They have a comprehensive catalogue, so if you ring an EBC retailer they will be able to advise precisely what you need.

But I believe there are only two sizes, the V6 engined cars petrol or diesel have all got 312mm all the rest are 288mm.

EBC discs are good (I used a couple sets years ago) but very, very pricey.

I have been using Febi discs for the last 5 years, available from several online retailers for less than half price of EBC ones.

I am using them for 4+ years now with EBC yellow hard kevlar pads and often brake 130mph - 70mph (autobahn when a lorry pulls into lane).

If the discs can take this, they can take just about anything.

As a side note, does anyone find the stock discs/pads a bit weak? I've done about 4,000 miles since I've got my car and they don't inspire confidence. Granted it's a heavy car but I'm seriously thinking about a pad/disc upgrade. Any thoughts?

Cheers,

Robbo

I find the standard Superb brakes to be completely adequate. This car handles so poorly that only a fool would take liberties with it - so for any sensible style of driving the standard brakes do the job.

The best upgrade - if you must - would be to fit the larger disks from the V6. You would also need the caliper carriers.

This job might just be worth doing when the car needs new pads and disks.

rotodiesel.

Stock brakes fade on a single 130mph - 60mph braking, at least on loaded V6 TDI (4 people +luggage). Don't ask how I know...

EBC yellows are hard kevlar pads and can quite happily do repeated 130-60mph braking. But they warp stock rotors.

Febi rotors seem OK with EBC yellow pads.

I agree even bigger rotors would be better, but I already have the V6 ones

This list of upgrades goes on and on...! Firstly, I'm not a boy racer but I don't feel confident that the stock brakes would do the job in a REAL emergency stop (I'll look for V6 calipers in a breakers, but here in Ireland, I'd say they're few and far between) and to improve the handling, I'm thinking about lowering it 30/40mm as it's a real B road nightmare... Possibly then a re-map and 18" alloys. Just thoughts.....

Thanks to all,

Robbo

I found the standard brakes really weak, in an emergency the car just seemed to take too long to stop - bought some EBC discs and pads (not the fancy stuff - just normal OEM replacement) and when I took the wheels off it all became clear. The old discs were appalling, with heavy grooving and chunks of iron missing! These new 312mm ones look really well made and the braking has vastly improved. Off to Germany on Friday!

Edited 19 April, 201115 yr by oh_superb

i found ebc kits really pricy

im looking to buy some mtec drilled and grooved discs with ebc oem replacement pads all round.this should cost me under £180

what you guys think about that?

What is needed to upgrade from 288mm on the 1.9 TDI to a V6 fit 312mm setup?

All parts please, cause my workshop has asked for €1200, which is kinda expensive i think. Can it be done cheaper?

Thanks in advance.

i found ebc kits really pricy

im looking to buy some mtec drilled and grooved discs with ebc oem replacement pads all round.this should cost me under £180

what you guys think about that?

Drilled and grooved discs are not worth it, IMHO, I had them many years ago on the Octavia. They eat pads in no time, and are prone to cracking which is much worse than even fading brakes.

Febi rotors all round will set you back less than £110, and about £120 for EBC Yellow pads all round,

or you can save on the pads a little and get some other vendor. The important thing is that the pads can stand higher temps than stock pads, and have similar or higher coefficient of friction than stock pads (at least 0.35). Kevlar pads are nice because they satisfy both conditions, and are quite durable.

EBC discs are good (I used a couple sets years ago) but very, very pricey.

I have been using Febi discs for the last 5 years, available from several online retailers for less than half price of EBC ones.

I am using them for 4+ years now with EBC yellow hard kevlar pads and often brake 130mph - 70mph (autobahn when a lorry pulls into lane).

If the discs can take this, they can take just about anything.

Not really that pricey. FOr my V6 (so these are the bigger, much more expensive discs) a front set of discs/pads cost me £128. Bargain. The smaller 288mm ones are gonna be at least 30% cheaper.

Drilled and grooved discs are not worth it, IMHO, I had them many years ago on the Octavia. They eat pads in no time, and are prone to cracking which is much worse than even fading brakes.

Febi rotors all round will set you back less than £110, and about £120 for EBC Yellow pads all round,

or you can save on the pads a little and get some other vendor. The important thing is that the pads can stand higher temps than stock pads, and have similar or higher coefficient of friction than stock pads (at least 0.35). Kevlar pads are nice because they satisfy both conditions, and are quite durable.

ok i will look into those.but i heard dimpled and grooved disc is best since it wont crack compare to through drilled rotor?

What is needed to upgrade from 288mm on the 1.9 TDI to a V6 fit 312mm setup?

All parts please, cause my workshop has asked for €1200, which is kinda expensive i think. Can it be done cheaper?

Thanks in advance.

Do it yourself. Really easy job, but you need torque wrench for the bolts.

You need 2 brake carriers at around stlg150 new for a pair, and 2 new 312mm discs + new pads at stlg120 or so.

I saw brake carriers here:

http://www.germanautopartsdirect.co.uk/p28/312mm-CALIPER-CARRIERS/product_info.html

For brake discs/pads I'd go someplace else.

Not afiliated with this company whatsoever, I was looking for Febi 2.5TDI CV boots and they're cheap there. Got 2 boot kits next day for stlg10 each incl delivery, stealer wants stlg35 for one

hi dieselv6

if i were to upgrade to 312mm setup what is the exact dimension of the disc and pads i need?

i was lucky to get away from a front end collision yesterday as i was at the outside lane doing 80 and one of the car from middle lane pulled out all of a sudden doing 60ish.

scare the bloody daylight out of me

Discs are 312mm, obviously, pads are the same for both 288mm and 312mm. Callipers are the same.

Theoretically, there is a slight difference in braking force between OEM 288mm and 312mm callipers, but it only means you will have to push less on the brake pedal if you have 288mm calipers on 312mm setup.

e.g. Febi Part number 23960

* Brake Disc Thickness [mm]: 25

* Brake Disc Type: Internally Vented

* Fitting Position: Front Axle

* Inner Diameter: 185 mm

* Minimum Thickness: 23 mm

* Outer Diameter: 312 mm

* Pitch Circle Ø: 112 mm

* Required quantity: 2

* Thickness: 46,3 mm

* Weight: 7,5 kg

Rear rotors are 245mmx10mm, e.g Febi 09075

I use Febi rotors all round and EBC DP41483R yellow pads at front and DP4680R at rear, this setup works well for me.

Excellent braking from cold - most upgrade pads have problem with that, no fade, and brake stronger than stock pads.

The whole upgrade consists of the following: jack up the car, remove wheels, undo 10 screws in total(1 for disc, 2 for pads and 2 for brake carriers on each side), replace brake carriers, torque their bolts, replace discs with 312mm ones, torque the bolts, replace pads (remembering the pad springs), torque the bolts. 7mm hex key for the pads, cross or torx key for the disc bolt, the brake carrier bolts are standard, though I do not remeber the size (14mm? 16mm?), small screwdriver for pad spring.

Sorry to awaken such an old thread but I couldn't find an answer for my question.

Will the Audi A4 2003 v6 calipers carriers be the same as 2003 V6 superb?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Edited 14 February, 201610 yr by ironnike