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Title: Brake pads
Post by: robson on 11 October 2012, 13:29:07
Any viewes on brake pads made by Pagit, Eicher,Bosch.
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: aaronjb on 11 October 2012, 13:49:01
I think generally the view is probably "Why bother when TC pads are so cheap?" (Something like £15 for a set of fronts).. unless you muller the brakes like TB/CG..
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: robson on 11 October 2012, 14:59:50
Sorry I should have said that these pads are for my other halves Volvo. And no rude remarks about Volvas
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: aaronjb on 11 October 2012, 15:10:42
Ah, in that case - Pagid make some good pads (they also make some rubbish) and I've no experience of the others :)
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 October 2012, 17:03:25
As said, all manufacturers make pads at both ends of spectrum.

IMHO, unless she drives it particularly hard you won't go far wrong picking up a known brand set from a local motor factors or online supplier.
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: TheBoy on 11 October 2012, 19:28:01
As Kevin Wood says, all "branded" pad makers make a good range and a shite range. The factors generally stock the shite ones, and say things like "Mintex make good pads", but neglect the "but these are their shite ones" bit ;D
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: TheBoy on 11 October 2012, 19:28:29
I think generally the view is probably "Why bother when TC pads are so cheap?" (Something like £15 for a set of fronts).. unless you muller the brakes like TB/CG..
I use TC ones on teh Silver Bullet.
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: aaronjb on 11 October 2012, 20:24:50
I think generally the view is probably "Why bother when TC pads are so cheap?" (Something like £15 for a set of fronts).. unless you muller the brakes like TB/CG..
I use TC ones on teh Silver Bullet.

Ah, it's just Chris that doesn't like them, then? I couldn't remember ;)
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: TheBoy on 11 October 2012, 21:41:53
I think generally the view is probably "Why bother when TC pads are so cheap?" (Something like £15 for a set of fronts).. unless you muller the brakes like TB/CG..
I use TC ones on teh Silver Bullet.

Ah, it's just Chris that doesn't like them, then? I couldn't remember ;)
Pretty certain he has TC currently. His problem is his psycological problem with copper grease ;D
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 October 2012, 23:28:07
Try Volvo :-\ most manufactures offer parts at a reduced price for cars over 4 years old, always worth an ask, as genuine parts often last better, so if only a couple of quid more than pattern ones, much better value :y

Obviously if they're 4 times the price, probably best to go pattern :-\
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: feeutfo on 12 October 2012, 15:40:30
I think generally the view is probably "Why bother when TC pads are so cheap?" (Something like £15 for a set of fronts).. unless you muller the brakes like TB/CG..
I use TC ones on teh Silver Bullet.

Ah, it's just Chris that doesn't like them, then? I couldn't remember ;)
Pretty certain he has TC currently. His problem is his psycological problem with copper grease ;D
nope, oe! If a little cooked last time you drive it. Current week point seems to be the discs. Ebc vented now warped to buggery.
Title: Re: Brake pads
Post by: feeutfo on 12 October 2012, 15:41:27
Sorry, not vented. The dimpled grooved ones.