Bigger/Better brakes for S3

[Benjiman46]

Hi all,

I was just wondering what options I have when going for bigger power... Obviously I'll need better brakes, but I don't want to spend thousands on a brembo big brake kit.

One option i've looked at is Leon Cupra R brembos... Will these be a straight fit? Within reason... I know i'll probably need carriers too.

Any help will be appreciated

Cheers

Ben

 

[s3dave]

Yes cupra brembos are the ideal upgrade, and are well suited to the s3

 

[Kave]

I got some R32 calipers i dont need anymore, biggest OE brakes you can fit straight on an S3 (334mm - say bye bye brake fade). PM me if your interested.

 

[<tuffty/>]

Plenty of info in the stickies.... there is a specific thread on brake upgrades...

<tuffty/>

 

[Jimgrim77]

Plenty of info in the stickies.... there is a specific thread on brake upgrades...

<tuffty/>

Agreed. And all answers are correct and be applied.

On a personal note the LCR brembo's are the mod I've enjoyed the most. With more power they do enable you to drive with far more confidence. Can't go wrong. I paid £500 on eBay and reconditioned my calipers and then picked up new 323mm discs for about £200. Not cheap but worth every penny.

 

[Sevv]

i just ordered Awesome - Tarox 6 Pot Big Brake Kit - Golf 4 Platform : 323mmm from awesome great kit though have to wait till end of april to get them sadly enough.. but i was told they fit under the standard AVUS 17*7.5 wheels no problems which is always a worry, took TUFFY's advice and went for G88 discs so they wont crack but the kit is dear...

 

[jcs356]

Just put new 323 discs and DS2500 pads on my LCR brembos.
I'm trying grooved discs from Godspeed that were recommended to me by a friend on cupra.net (I had a bad experience with EBC Ultimax previously fitted) - they were £192 delivered; pads were £123.31 delivered from Camskill although Badger Bill is now beating that.