Moos3h Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Been quoted just over £200 to have Black Diamond discs and pads installed on the Arosa 1.0s.Seems ridiculous on such a small car, but the brakes are TERRIBLE and Seat have had everything apart and confirmed that they are 'just like that - Arosa brakes are poor'.Well, that's no good. I've GOTTA have good brakes.So, would the Black Diamond upgrade make a big difference?Failing that, I'm stuck for ideas....Not going to do hub/caliper conversions or anything so it's either change the materials or the car style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> Cheers,James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted February 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Oh, and confusing...I can't really tell what my discs are, solid or vented....They have like a small (0.5mm) gap in the edge of them - is THAT venting? It doesn't really feel like a vent, rather just a gap....?Just wondering, don't want to order the wrong parts!Cheers,James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Before changing the brakes have you considered changing the brake fluid for something better?worked for me and got rid of the spongyness (if thats a word). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted February 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Before changing the brakes have you considered changing the brake fluid for something better?worked for me and got rid of the spongyness (if thats a word).That's a thought....although it was done when the pads were done.What would you recommend as something 'better' - and if i do it and then do the brakes, do i have to do it again?Just wondering - if I get R-tec to do the brakes, may as well get better fluid if you can suggest summat good.Cheers,James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 17, 2006 Report Share Posted February 17, 2006 Go for Brembo brakes - they do them standard fit although most places might list Lupo not Arosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 I cant imagen you will get any improvment in feel from using diffrent pads/discs.The only benifit with the above set up would be lake of brake fade.Unless you really abuse the brakes, I found the vented 1 litre brakes very good.Although I think Ive already said that.Does anyone think they sound expencive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted February 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 This is the weird thing, I don't have vented ones! Should I? If so, could vented discs be fitted?Cheers,James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeky tdi Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Vented disc would need new calipers afaik, r-tec are pretty pricey btw, they do a good job but you could get it done cheaper elsewhere! I had them do my suspension on my ka, cost £100 to fit and they dont do tracking so had to pay another £35 elsewhere to get that done!Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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