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Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« on: 18 June 2016, 19:46:23 »
I've gotta change the brakes on my dad's vauxhall omega (as above) and I'm trying to order the pads and discs but apparently there's 2 different types of calliper and brakes. How on earth do I find out which kind I need?
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #1 on: 19 June 2016, 09:56:37 »
Can't remember the chassis break point but unless its a 2.0 8valve or a very early 2.0 16v then they are all the same, what year is your car?

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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #2 on: 19 June 2016, 10:02:38 »
It's a 2000 x reg vauxhall omega. One of the first full facelift models. Apparently there are lucas type callipers and Teves type or something?
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #3 on: 19 June 2016, 16:52:43 »
The discs should be 280mm

The pads will need checking mine have the wider pad the the wings on each side. My old 2.5 cdx had the 296mm and the shorter pads

Lucas/ Girling  use the longer pads with wing shaped guides
Teves are the shorter style

Where are you buying from?
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #4 on: 19 June 2016, 17:09:10 »
Quote from: Jazzyj123 on 18 June 2016, 19:46:23
I've gotta change the brakes on my dad's vauxhall omega (as above) and I'm trying to order the pads and discs but apparently there's 2 different types of calliper and brakes. How on earth do I find out which kind I need?

I got a "Brake Kit" from the Dealer. 

Genuine GM, and comes in a big HEAVY box with Discs and Pads :y 

Was a bit more more than after market ones, but not that much more and worth the extra few quid to make sure GM Genuine  :y
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #5 on: 19 June 2016, 17:17:37 »
It will have 296mm front discs.  Pads are around £15 for GM Tradeclub ones.  GM discs and pads are around £90.  In both cases, sensors are extra (about £7 for GM on tradeclub)
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #6 on: 19 June 2016, 17:23:34 »
Our local dealer say that the trade club only gets you discounts on parts that are fitted by them not stuff you buy to take away
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #7 on: 19 June 2016, 17:30:47 »
Quote from: Jazzyj123 on 19 June 2016, 17:23:34
Our local dealer say that the trade club only gets you discounts on parts that are fitted by them not stuff you buy to take away
Quite of opposite. Assuming they are a TC dealer of course, not all dealers are.
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #8 on: 19 June 2016, 17:40:34 »
Ahhh I see. Either way we can't quite afford £90. What's the best place to get oem quality pads and discs from?
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #9 on: 19 June 2016, 17:52:47 »
Quote from: Jazzyj123 on 19 June 2016, 17:40:34
Ahhh I see. Either way we can't quite afford £90. What's the best place to get oem quality pads and discs from?


Front discs and pads are about £70 at Eurocarparts.
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #10 on: 19 June 2016, 17:53:55 »
Yeah I saw those. What are the eicher ones like or are they crap?
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #11 on: 19 June 2016, 18:11:58 »
Quote from: Jazzyj123 on 19 June 2016, 17:40:34
Ahhh I see. Either way we can't quite afford £90. What's the best place to get oem quality pads and discs from?
I have tried a fair few in an effort to save a few pennies, and they are all universally shite, both in performance and disc durability.

Hence, I can only ever recommend the TC (or OE) stuff.  TC is generally near OE quality at aftermarket prices.
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #12 on: 19 June 2016, 18:17:46 »
Fair enough. Will have to go with cheap ones for now and see what they're like. He doesn't do a lot of spirited driving so they should be fine.
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #13 on: 19 June 2016, 19:34:52 »
Quote from: Jazzyj123 on 19 June 2016, 17:53:55
Yeah I saw those. What are the eicher ones like or are they crap?


Don't know yet, the only ones I've used have been on the back of sister's Hyundai for a month which is hardly a test. It's the pads that matter; I won't buy Apec for instance as even with my gentle driving faded to useless in three hard stops.


I have about 1/4million miles in various vehicles using  Pagid parts with no issues.
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Re: Brakes question Omega 2.0 CD 2000 x reg
« Reply #14 on: 19 June 2016, 19:57:48 »
Hang on I know why. I've only got service club account as I can't get a trade club account.
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