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OEM Big Brake upgrade
« on: June 08, 2009, 09:02:29 pm »
Some of you saw the evidence on Saturday @ Superchips well here are the results.


Yes I know they need cleaning before people say. :P

Supplied by MatEd30 (cheers fella  :happy2:) and fitted by JKM earlier today (thanks guys :happy2:).

They are the OEM front brakes from the Mk2 Leon Cupra R.

345mm disc versus the 312mm standard one. Bigger single piston calipers than the originals.

I think for the money they are an excellent option. I doubt I will need any thing more exotic as I don't plan any trackdays, other than for taking photos.
I'm still bedding them in but already the pedal feels firmer, with more bite. As the days progress I will push them a bit more but initial impressions are good.

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2009, 09:34:02 pm »
That was quick getting them fitted  :laugh: glad i could help mate  :happy2: they look spot on  :evilgrin:

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2009, 09:40:05 pm »
Good work! :)

I'm refurbing a set of blue ones I got a few weeks ago, unfortunately the paint in the tin was bright orange!

What did you do with the brake lines?  Did you use the old ones and get rid of the solid lines or use the Leon lines?
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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2009, 09:50:59 pm »
They look very tasty Hedge, I need some of them in my life but I think I have spent enough today! 8)

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2009, 09:55:08 pm »
wait till the pads are fully bedded in before you start doing jenson button late braking moves!

mine needed about 100 miles before they really started working!  Was actually worried at first with the new pads....well dodgy.

but bloody fantastic when bedded in and super VFM!  and as you know hedge...i always like a good bargain  :signLOL:

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2009, 09:56:49 pm »
They look the biz fella!

Wish I wasn't so skint as they would help me out no end at the Ring in a few weeks!  :driver:

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2009, 10:07:09 pm »


full kit all new  :happy2:

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2009, 10:11:24 pm »
Good work! :)

I'm refurbing a set of blue ones I got a few weeks ago, unfortunately the paint in the tin was bright orange!

What did you do with the brake lines?  Did you use the old ones and get rid of the solid lines or use the Leon lines?

Brake lines were all new as Matt says.

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2009, 10:13:23 pm »


full kit all new  :happy2:
Please stop!  :love:

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2009, 10:22:10 pm »
Very Nice, I could do with those  myself, Mat ED30 would you be able to supply another set....... :happy2:

Cheers

Rich.......
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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2009, 10:34:08 pm »
Me too... how much... and can you supply a rear set?

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2009, 10:41:19 pm »
Front and Rear part numbers.
Fronts
LH CALIPER 1K0615123K
RH CALIPER 1K0615124K
CARRIER 1K0615125G qty 2
RETAINING SPRING 4F0615269 qty 2
PAD SET 1K0698151B
BRAKE DISC (345x30mm) 1K0615301M qty 2
LH SHIELD 1K0615311C
RH SHIELD 1K0615312C
FLEXI HOSE 1K0611701N qty 2
BOLT N10647602 qty 4
SCREW N90948802 qty 4
SCREW N91073301 qty 6
BRACKET 1K0611841A
BRACKET 1K0611842A
SCREW N90718601 qty 2
PIPE 1K0611763A
PIPE 1K0611764A
CLIP 191611715 qty 2

Rears
LH CALIPER 1K0615423P
RH CALIPER 1K0615424P
CARRIER 1K0615425J qty 2
PAD SET 1K0698451D
BRAKE DISC (286x12mm) 1K0615601M qty 2
LH SHIELD 1K0615611P
RH SHIELD 1K0615612P
LH FLEXI HOSE 1K0611763E
RH FLEXI HOSE 1K0611764L

Not sure if I will do the rears as the only difference is the vented disc and caliper to fit.

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2009, 11:27:57 pm »
Very Nice, I could do with those  myself, Mat ED30 would you be able to supply another set....... :happy2:

Cheers

Rich.......

All sorted, thanks to Mat  :jumpmove:
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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2009, 11:01:50 am »
Purely for research purposes I tried the pedal a bit harder on the way to work.
These brakes have plenty of feel and are certainly way more capable than I expected.

An excellent 'fast road' upgrade.

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Re: OEM Big Brake upgrade
« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2009, 10:03:51 pm »
Have recently spoke to Bill@Badger5 about Oem Brake Grooving he has offered the below at £25 per disc just looking for opinions

Not on the right disc but you get the Idea
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