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Title: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: conalnugent on 01 July 2013, 22:22:58

Been getting alot if mixed reports about brakes pads. I need pads fir the front, oe performance at a budget. Hiw much am I going to pay and where can I get them online. Has to be online as I work all the time. Thanks

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: conalnugent on 01 July 2013, 22:23:29

Facelift 2, 5td by the way

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: dbug on 01 July 2013, 23:03:02

Front pads from Vx approx £15 on TC - or contact AndyC on here who no doubt can supply at TC prices by "mail" :y

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: biggriffin on 02 July 2013, 09:08:22

As above :)

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: TheBoy on 02 July 2013, 13:49:34

Yup, TC pads from dealer. About £15 + VAT.

As near as dammit OE performance at less than budget price. Far better than the crud that the likes on Mintex sell.

Only downside (compared to OE) is a lack of feel when cold.

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: slowboy on 02 July 2013, 15:17:24

agreed :y

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: conalnugent on 04 July 2013, 00:43:00

Lol dont mind them not being great when cold, has to be better than piston to disc stopping power

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: tunnie on 04 July 2013, 08:54:36

As above, TC pads are totally fine for everyday use. Cheap and last good amoutn of time.

Just as well really as the inner part of the disc always appears to rot on the edge

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: jb on 06 July 2013, 04:25:43

pagid pads from euro car parts are good with a nice pedal feel but a lot of dust

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: chrisgixer on 06 July 2013, 08:35:19

Quote from: tunnie on 04 July 2013, 08:54:36

As above, TC pads are totally fine for everyday use. Cheap and last good amoutn of time.

Just as well really as the inner part of the disc always appears to rot on the edge

Heat proof paint them first.

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: conalnugent on 07 July 2013, 21:46:21

Got a set of apec pads £20 all in just a shame the bloody numpty ordered the non brake pad wear sensor type. Oh well they'll do grand till next time they need changed

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: Andy B on 07 July 2013, 21:55:20

Quote from: conalnugent on 07 July 2013, 21:46:21

Got a set of apec pads £20 all in just a shame the bloody numpty ordered the non brake pad wear sensor type. Oh well they'll do grand till next time they need changed

The 'numpty' ordered the correct pads, ALL pads are the same. The sensor clips to the butterfly shaped anti-rattle spring.

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: hotel21 on 07 July 2013, 22:14:41

Depends if there is a hole in the pad to press the sensor into, I suppose.  Pattern parts are just that. Not exact copies and not always to 'pattern'.

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: RobG on 07 July 2013, 22:16:56

Quote

Got a set of apec pads

:-X :-X

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: dbug on 07 July 2013, 22:25:17

Quote from: conalnugent on 07 July 2013, 21:46:21

Got a set of apec pads £20 all in just a shame the bloody numpty ordered the non brake pad wear sensor type. Oh well they'll do grand till next time they need changed

Why ask then  ???

Don't use them in anger mate - they are very prone to brake fade ;)

Title: Re: Pad recommendation needed asap
Post by: conalnugent on 21 July 2013, 21:55:31

Aye pads fitted. Easiest pads to change ive ever seen. There nit great but alot better than what came off.