Hi all,

 

Looking to purchase calipers for my Fabia Mk3 1.4 tdi (engine CUSB), 90bhp, 2015. 

 

Is ATE and Teves the same thing? 

As I see everywhere online listing one or the other under manufacturer restriction.

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 hours ago, CReese123 said:

Looking to purchase calipers for my Fabia Mk3 1.4 tdi (engine CUSB), 90bhp, 2015. 

 

Is ATE and Teves the same thing? 

As I see everywhere online listing one or the other under manufacturer restriction.

 

ATE is the same as Teves.

 

However, if your Fabia's build date was 26.05.2015 or later you will have Mando front brake calipers. They use the same brake pads as the ATE brake calipers used before that date.

 

Skoda parts catalogue

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/FAB/797/6

5 hours ago, Carlston said:

 

ATE is the same as Teves.

 

However, if your Fabia's build date was 26.05.2015 or later you will have Mando front brake calipers. They use the same brake pads as the ATE brake calipers used before that date.

 

Skoda parts catalogue

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/FAB/797/6

Hi,
Thank you for replying. My car was first registered July 2015. So would I be right in going with ATE? This said, does it matter which caliper it is replaced with?

10 hours ago, CReese123 said:

Hi,
Thank you for replying. My car was first registered July 2015. So would I be right in going with ATE? This said, does it matter which caliper it is replaced with?

 

The 26.05.2015 date relates to the date of production in the factory, not when the car was registered.

 

Normally, you wouldn't use different calipers on the same axle, but the ATE and Mando do appear to have an identical specification and therefore performance. They even use the same brake pads and the same rebuild kits.

 

However, it's best to do both sides on the same axle.

 

I expect the change from ATE to Mando was simply an economy measure.

 

I've had a look at prices on autodoc, and the ATE calipers appear to be considerably cheaper in general than Mando. So I would go with the ATE. The reason for this is that later parts start out as more expensive than earlier parts, but as the years roll by the prices drop.

 

Here are the OEM part numbers for the ATE brake calipers for the 256mm front brake discs.

 

Left ATE brake caliper for 256mm front brake discs 1ZG

1K0615123D

 

Right ATE brake caliper for 256mm front brake discs 1ZG

1K0615124D

	Floating caliper brake Brake caliper housing Brake disc (vented) D >> - 26.05.2015	front FS III 256X22MM 14"		PR-1ZG	-
1	1K0615123D	Brake caliper housing	left	1
1	1K0615124D	Brake caliper housing	right	1

 

Edited 1 February, 20233 yr by Carlston

On 01/02/2023 at 18:20, Carlston said:

 

The 26.05.2015 date relates to the date of production in the factory, not when the car was registered.

 

Normally, you wouldn't use different calipers on the same axle, but the ATE and Mando do appear to have an identical specification and therefore performance. They even use the same brake pads and the same rebuild kits.

 

However, it's best to do both sides on the same axle.

 

I expect the change from ATE to Mando was simply an economy measure.

 

I've had a look at prices on autodoc, and the ATE calipers appear to be considerably cheaper in general than Mando. So I would go with the ATE. The reason for this is that later parts start out as more expensive than earlier parts, but as the years roll by the prices drop.

 

Here are the OEM part numbers for the ATE brake calipers for the 256mm front brake discs.

 

Left ATE brake caliper for 256mm front brake discs 1ZG

1K0615123D

 

Right ATE brake caliper for 256mm front brake discs 1ZG

1K0615124D

	Floating caliper brake Brake caliper housing Brake disc (vented) D >> - 26.05.2015	front FS III 256X22MM 14"		PR-1ZG	-
1	1K0615123D	Brake caliper housing	left	1
1	1K0615124D	Brake caliper housing	right	1

 

I didn't think manufacturer is relevant either, if they take the same brake pads and are physically of the same dimensions?

As 98% of outlets selling calipers for my vehicle list the restriction as ATE, not Mando.

I appreciate what you are saying though and am inclined to agree with you there.

So irrespective of what calipers I purchase, I shouldn't expect any issues?

2 hours ago, CReese123 said:

I didn't think manufacturer is relevant either, if they take the same brake pads and are physically of the same dimensions?

As 98% of outlets selling calipers for my vehicle list the restriction as ATE, not Mando.

I appreciate what you are saying though and am inclined to agree with you there.

So irrespective of what calipers I purchase, I shouldn't expect any issues?

 

No, you shouldn't expect any issues. The piston diameter is the same, so the braking pressure is the same.

 

Make sure you use the same brake pads for both sides on the same axle. Otherwise, if one side has more friction the car could pull to one side when you brake.

 

Edited 15 February, 20233 yr by Carlston