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DrAndyB

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Front Discs, any recommendations....
« on: 21 March 2016, 18:59:34 »

Hi All,

Looking to maybe put a new set of Front discs and pads on the old girl.  I noticed one front wheel slightly warmer than the other on short drive after I washed her today (couple of miles to dry brakes and discs off  :y).  I put new discs on a good few years ago, but she only does 1000 miles a year  :y so I would not expect them to be worn.

I noticed a bit of corrosion on the inside face of the both front discs, so thought would treat to new set of discs and pads regardless.  ;)

I have always used GM pads, but I wondered (other than GM) are there any other discs others have used with relative success :)

Thanks in advance.

Andy.

P.S>  Here is the old girl after a wash and wax.  Not bad for 16 years old  :y

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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #1 on: 21 March 2016, 19:00:55 »

Been happy with Pagid discs / pads myself as have a few other OOF members. :y
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #2 on: 21 March 2016, 19:03:49 »

nice omega there  :y

I have Apec d's and p's on the front. and pagid pads on the back (no idea about the rear discs). very happy with both  :y
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #3 on: 21 March 2016, 19:06:20 »

There was a Easter ECP (Euro Car Part) discount code that Zirk posted recently also  :y
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #4 on: 21 March 2016, 19:08:14 »

Thanks for that.

Will try to look for the Code - What can go wrong  :o
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #5 on: 21 March 2016, 19:31:33 »

There was a Easter ECP (Euro Car Part) discount code that Zirk posted recently also  :y

New Pads on their way  :y  £20 !!!!  :D (with the Easter 20% discount).

Just looked at discs and they are like new, no lip, no scoring so will see if a new set of pads and general clean sorts it.  If not, then I know where to get a new set of Discs  :y

Thanks all.
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #6 on: 21 March 2016, 19:32:29 »

I would like to recommend the discs and pads the previous owner had fitted to my car about 6 years ago as they've done about 50,000 miles. But I can't because that was a year before I bought it, and I have no idea what they are.


When the time comes, I'll just buy Padgid.
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #7 on: 21 March 2016, 21:02:52 »

Looks very nice  :y
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #8 on: 22 March 2016, 08:20:31 »

Don't use Pagid, they don't last, the quality fell off a cliff about 18 months ago, very much best avoided.

Look out for ATE, Bosch or Delphi if you can
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #9 on: 22 March 2016, 12:25:44 »

Pagid discs, and trade club pads here :y
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #10 on: 22 March 2016, 12:59:01 »

OEM fronts / Pagid rear fitted to mine  :y
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #11 on: 22 March 2016, 15:09:08 »

If one disc is warmer than the other, before you fit your replacement discs and pads, I would check that the sliding caliper carrier has not seized. Dispite having the rubber boots top and bottom, they can split, and allow water and dirt in, which causes to the pin that they slide on to rust and seize in the carrier. When you apply the brakes, the force of the pistons push the carrier towards the disc, and if it has seized, it remains in this position causing the brakes to bind and become hotter on the affected side.
Easy enough to check; when dismantled, just try to slide the pins in the carrier; the rubber boot should be sufficient to return the pin to its original position. If it won't move, then it needs freeing off - a straight forward job. Any subsequent lubricant on the pin should be minimal and be a high temperature lubricant.
Just as a side, I always use Mintex discs and pads - previously read others adverse comments as everyone has their own thoughts, but I like them and the bite is far better than other makes I have tried previously, they are reasonably priced and fit well - right to the edge of the disc minimising the possibility of a future lip on the edge of the disc. All depends on personal preferences though......
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #12 on: 22 March 2016, 16:33:52 »

Mintex discs all round with ebc ultimax pads to good effect :y

Discs are evenly worn and fronts are on their third set of pads...
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #13 on: 22 March 2016, 18:04:20 »

ive just got mintex pads and disks to fit on rear. just need to decide on front and whether to do a big brake upgrade on front or keep standard
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Re: Front Discs, any recommendations....
« Reply #14 on: 22 March 2016, 18:25:07 »

My only grumble about Mintex is from a fitting point of view. As I fit many brakes to many different cars it seems that Mintex add too thick a coat of paint to the tops and bottoms and they are difficult to get in place.

And before some keyboard warrior goes off on one, yes I do clean up / remove the rust on the carrier and irrespective of this they are hard to get in side to side as well as up and down. Take this extra layer of paint off with the bench grinder and it's all good. But a ball ache.
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