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need new front discs again
« on: 08 October 2010, 16:49:53 »
hi this is the second set vaux front discs that a
have kissed goodbye , im after recommendation for uprated ones , as the ones on ebay some seem to be cheapy things , are the ebc turbo groove the way to go ? just thought id ask before i order them

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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2010, 16:53:02 »
What you doing, warping them? Or just wearing away?


TBH, I've founf the genuine GM ones pretty indestructable, though after a spanking, I also shift to neutral and put handbrake on, rather than sit on footbrake.
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2010, 16:56:53 »
the drivers one is warped / u/s
ive got ne gm pads but this time wanna try drilled and grooved  on her .
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #3 on: 08 October 2010, 17:02:51 »
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the drivers one is warped / u/s
ive got ne gm pads but this time wanna try drilled and grooved  on her .
Do you sit with hot brakes with foot hard on brake at junctions? Genuine GM discs do not warp IME.

I don't think the drilled/grooved ones will make a difference to your problem - in fact with most of them being of dubious quality, will probably be worse!
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #4 on: 08 October 2010, 17:06:39 »
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the drivers one is warped / u/s
ive got ne gm pads but this time wanna try drilled and grooved  on her .
Do you sit with hot brakes with foot hard on brake at junctions? Genuine GM discs do not warp IME.

I don't think the drilled/grooved ones will make a difference to your problem - in fact with most of them being of dubious quality, will probably be worse!

Agreed. Drilled / grooved disks will probably have a weaker structure than solid of the same quality, and are only really advantageous for clearing pad wear material from brakes used very heavily.

Whilst I'm not enamoured with the my Trade Club pads, the disks have taken some punishment with no signs of warping.

Kevin
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #5 on: 08 October 2010, 17:06:57 »
its a problem when i gave her a good canning down the a6 and nearly didnt stop ,
been u/s since ...
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #6 on: 08 October 2010, 17:13:36 »
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its a problem when i gave her a good canning down the a6 and nearly didnt stop ,
been u/s since ...
The not stopping will be the pads that have overheated.  Warping of GM discs is only really likely by having your foot fairly hard on the brake at standstill, with red hot discs.  Any steel disc will warp under those circumstances.


I'm not immune from warping Omega discs. Done it 3 times. But never, ever managed it with genuine discs.  And I work in Milton Keynes (which is a brake killer if you're in a hurry), and do enjoy a spirited drive. And occasionally get to play on a local airstrip :D.  I ruin pads all the time, but reiterate, genuine discs are probably as robust as you can get.


If you want drilled/grooved discs for other reasons, thats a different kettle of fish. But to overcome this issue, I think you will be disappointed....
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #7 on: 08 October 2010, 17:14:35 »
« Last Edit: 08 October 2010, 17:45:16 by xwai »
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #8 on: 08 October 2010, 17:17:09 »
i will admit im a spirited driver ... not a lot gets passed me ...

i enjoy driving me mig too much
« Last Edit: 08 October 2010, 17:17:47 by xwai »
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #9 on: 08 October 2010, 17:37:44 »
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ftp://http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=556900

was thinking of these .

Your link doesn't work mate - you set it up as FTP ;)
Over £150 for pair front discs for road use  :o :o - ok for track use :)
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #10 on: 08 October 2010, 17:45:56 »
think the link works  now
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #11 on: 08 October 2010, 18:17:06 »
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its a problem when i gave her a good canning down the a6 and nearly didnt stop ,
been u/s since ...

sounds like you may also benefit from changing the brake fluid.....  ;)
« Last Edit: 08 October 2010, 18:17:23 by hotel21 »
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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #12 on: 08 October 2010, 18:17:39 »
I must say the discs and pads from Vauxhall on my past and present big engined cars have always taken whatever I have thrown at them, and I have never been a slow driver to say the least!!  Long journeys, with high speeds and much braking have just made the kit red hot, but it has all held together. 8-) 8-) 8-)

In my opinion, and I know I could be wrong, unless you have a 200+mph supercar you do not need anything more than the brakes the car is equiped with; the original designers have specified brakes capable of dealing with the top speed of your car (150 mph with a Vx 3.0 V6) ;) ;)

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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #13 on: 08 October 2010, 18:20:55 »
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its a problem when i gave her a good canning down the a6 and nearly didnt stop ,
been u/s since ...

sounds like you may also benefit from changing the brake fluid.....  ;)

Agreed. Disc / pad fading doesn't come with the element of surprise that the OP allures to, IMHO. There is normally plenty of indication that you're running out of brake and should take it easy.

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Re: need new front discs again
« Reply #14 on: 08 October 2010, 19:21:54 »
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In my opinion, and I know I could be wrong, unless you have a 200+mph supercar you do not need anything more than the brakes the car is equiped with; the original designers have specified brakes capable of dealing with the top speed of your car (150 mph with a Vx 3.0 V6) ;) ;)

 
You've obviously never owned an old ford, they go but don't stop.  :o
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