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Offline KC_Gti

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Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« on: April 20, 2012, 01:59:45 pm »
Hi Guys/Gals

Got hold of some Golf R clips today and wanted to know whether they will fit my Cupra brakes and what is involved in fitment?

Do I have to remove the silver part of the caliper or does the clip fit on top?

Thanks


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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2012, 02:04:12 pm »
Yeah the silver clip needs removing!

It's basically the same thing as the R clip, but the R clip has a big front plate. The silver one has the little square front plate.

Take care removing and installing them. A screwdriver can be used carefully but watch the paint, and yourself if it springs out  :happy2:

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2012, 02:24:38 pm »
I chipped the hell out of mine, was glad I had not paid to have them powdercoated or would have been livid!
Pull each side out, and then push the square part forward as there is a small tab underneath, then to put the R one on, put the tab in, then prize the clips into place, they have quite a bit of give, but be careful of fingers, as they slap pretty hard and painful if they come back at you. :happy2:

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2012, 04:01:55 pm »
Thanks for the replies guys, I take it that this can still be done with the calipers fitted to the car?  :happy2:

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2012, 04:38:28 pm »
Yes mate. :smiley:

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2012, 12:03:24 pm »
After a lot of cursing  :fighting: and some really sore hands, finally managed to get them on! Nice subtle mod. Thanks for helps guys  :happy2:

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2012, 12:18:45 pm »
Really neat mod!  :happy2:
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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2012, 07:29:09 pm »
Does anyone know were i can get a hold of the Golf R caliper retainer/clips. Want to change the tacky ones on my Cupra but can't seem to find them any were!


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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2012, 07:54:41 pm »
Have you tried VW? Maybe TPS at a push.

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2012, 08:01:37 pm »
Does anyone know were i can get a hold of the Golf R caliper retainer/clips. Want to change the tacky ones on my Cupra but can't seem to find them any were!



eBay or German eBay, they have shot up in price tho !

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2012, 10:52:41 pm »
Have you tried VW? Maybe TPS at a push.

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Yea mate they want £35 a corner. No way am i going to pay £70 for two plastic clips lol Will try TPS tommrow.

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2012, 10:53:54 pm »
Does anyone know were i can get a hold of the Golf R caliper retainer/clips. Want to change the tacky ones on my Cupra but can't seem to find them any were!



eBay or German eBay, they have shot up in price tho !

Tried both mate couldnt find any :-(

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2014, 05:14:50 pm »
What's the part number for the R clips?

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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
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Re: Fitting Golf R retainer clips to Cupra brakes
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2014, 05:30:09 pm »
I think i have a pair of these in the garage :smiley: