VeedubVR 0 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 The calipers and carriers from a Seat Leon will be the same as those from a TT and S3?Caliperscarrierdiscs nd pads6mm spacer plate and 40mm boltsanything else needed?(to fit to a late spec mk3 currently running 288s) Link to post Share on other sites
VR6BOY 2 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thats it I used a small stainless washer behind the bolt when installing my 312's on my Vento you dont need to but I did You will need to use the Banjo bolt from the calipers you are fitting there is a different pitch on the threads between Mk3 and Mk4 based cars Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 you dont need the calipers, the 288s are the same size and use the identical pads to the 312s, the only reason you would put the 312 calipers on is if you were bothered about a couple mm bigger piston in it, not worth the bother if you ask me cos youll have to re bleed the brake fluid after. Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 sorry for the kind of steal, but in theory you can put 312's on a late spec vr with just buying carriers and discs. along with a little spacer?maybe a thought as i have a slightly warped disc. do you know if they will fit under bbs rx2 16's? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 yes, no need for anything else that bigger discs, carriers, 6mm spacers and longer hi tensile bolts. technically no need, but always best to put new pads with new discs obviously.no idea what wheels would work and what wouldnt though, i just know the technicalities Link to post Share on other sites
Gazbarber1982 3 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 They fit if you grind the top off the calliper slightly. Link to post Share on other sites
VeedubVR 0 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 The guy im buying the calipers, carriers discs and pads from says the discs and pads are pretty much new. Getting the lot for £120, Seem a good price? all i need is the spacer and longer bolts 312s fit behind RX2s but the caliper does need shaving as mentioned above Link to post Share on other sites
Gazbarber1982 3 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I bought both the extra bits off eBay. 4 quid for bolts (you need high tensile bolts) and about 10 quid for 6mm ally plate to cut to shape. 120 is quite cheap really, I paid 150 but I then upgraded to ebc redstuff and ebc ultramax discs. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 its a good price for the lot, id keep the callipers on and sell the ones you get, people are selling 312mm callipers for nearly £100 so youd have the cheapest brake upgrade ever Link to post Share on other sites
*P3nfold* 0 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Lukey, I have just done mine and you can use your calipers, so all you need is the carriers, 6mm spacer and discs.It really is easy as that! Link to post Share on other sites
VeedubVR 0 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 When spacing the caliper out is it best to use 6mm washers or a plate between both bolts? Link to post Share on other sites
Gazbarber1982 3 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 For the price of 6mm ally plate off ebay, I went with making a spacer about 90mm long x 12mm wide. Thats a guess at the measurements just so you know but thought it was a better idea than just washers. Link to post Share on other sites
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