a3 to s3 brakes

[Kave]

Are the 1.8t and 1.9tdi brakes 288mm?

Are the s3 312mm callipers with carriers a straight swap?

 

[1animal1]

apparently they are a straight swap, unsure of the sizes though...i had 323mm for the S3 in my head for some reason

 

[<tuffty/>]

You just need S3/TT carriers as the calipers are the same and 312mm (5x100) S3/TT discs.

323mm discs are for the Leon Cupra

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[will.f_1.8t]

like tufty said, you just need s3/tt 312mm carriers and discs you can use your existing calipers and pads!

i did this, is a really easy and a worth while mod!

 

[Broken Byzan]

Be aware if you have a 1.6 or TDi you prob have 280mm discs and the hub carrier is a different setup. This difference prevents you from being able to swap the S3 carriers without swapping the hub carrier to one from a 1.8T

 

[MikeA3]

I did this to my old 1.9 TDI 130 and it did make a good difference, mine had the same 288mm setup as used on the 1.8T.

As above, you'll need caliper carriers from an S3 to get the 312mm setup on - I got mine from a forum member for about £50

I'm not sure if the other diesels such as the 110TDI use the same setup though.

 

[Imteyaz]

I got my carriers from someone on Fleebay who was breaking a TT MK1, (apparently they all came with 312mm front disks?), he sold callipers and carriers inc postage for £50.00. Worth sending a few messages out to sellers and seeing what response you get.

 

[s3_kev]

http://audi-sport.net/classifieds/s...calipers-and-carriers-with-brake-hoses&cat=12

 

[MintyS3]

Ill have calipers and carriers from my 2003 S3 with 35k on the them soon. Bound to be in decent condition but not had a look at them yet.

 

[emery1990]

Youll just notice the difference when driving the car hard, under normal driving you wont notice the brakes are anymore sharper, youll need to bleed your brakes for that.