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front brake pads.
« on: 27 February 2014, 17:48:06 »
I need to replace front pads on my V6 but have been told by local motor factors there's two possible types... One has inbuilt anti rattle spring and one type don't... Which is odd if you ask me... Would it matter which type i get as i really can't be bothered taking a wheel off just to check and put it back on again to buy them to take blummin wheel off again to change them... Don't want to come across as lazy but errrrr.
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« Reply #1 on: 27 February 2014, 18:18:37 »
Think the ones without have a spring which sits in the outside face of the caliper and is quite obvious...

Tothers with have a spring rivetted to the backing plate :y
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #2 on: 27 February 2014, 18:37:59 »
So can i fit either?
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #3 on: 27 February 2014, 18:54:35 »
There are 2 types, incompatible with each other. One is for pre 1998 2.0l petrol, other is for all other models.

GM Tradeclub ones are about £15+VAT from dealer on Tradeclub, and come recommended, as the other cheap shite you get at factors are, errrrrr, "not very good".
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #4 on: 27 February 2014, 18:58:41 »
Seen both types on ebay made by mintex so assume this brand is ok surely?? £18 delivered.. Seen both types listed but don't know what's fitted to my vehicle.
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #5 on: 27 February 2014, 19:19:08 »
Quote from: vauxsull on 27 February 2014, 18:58:41
Seen both types on ebay made by mintex so assume this brand is ok surely?? £18 delivered.. Seen both types listed but don't know what's fitted to my vehicle.
Nope, Mintex pads are awful on Omegas. Been there, regretted it. And being ebay, they are probably a cheap clone of something that's crap to start with ;D

Honestly, the only consistently good cheap pad is the TC ones.
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« Reply #6 on: 27 February 2014, 19:33:49 »
Aquired a set of EBC Ultimax for development purposes...

If you're on a budget then Apec are as good/bad as any :y If the discs are past their best then fitting any thing too pricey is a waste, might as well fit the TC disc/pad set as they cannot be beaten for value for money :y
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #7 on: 27 February 2014, 19:37:14 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 27 February 2014, 19:33:49
Aquired a set of EBC Ultimax for development purposes...

If you're on a budget then Apec are as good/bad as any :y If the discs are past their best then fitting any thing too pricey is a waste, might as well fit the TC disc/pad set as they cannot be beaten for value for money :y
I had a brief fling with Apec as well, but just went back to TC, as for the same money, TC pads are so much better.
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« Reply #8 on: 27 February 2014, 19:43:20 »
I only mentioned them as OP implied buying from factors, which suggested convenience...

Apec pads don't last quite as well as TC ones, and I only fit them to worn discs as a stop gap as I find the discs need changing every other pad change anyways :-\
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #9 on: 27 February 2014, 19:51:15 »
  I do genuine sets on ABS for £12
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« Reply #10 on: 27 February 2014, 19:53:13 »
Quote from: Keith B on 27 February 2014, 19:51:15
  I do genuine sets on ABS for £12
Keith B
Can't argue with that :y
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #11 on: 27 February 2014, 20:08:34 »
Quote from: Keith B on 27 February 2014, 19:51:15
  I do genuine sets on ABS for £12
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Are they TC or OE ??   (he asked with interest .....   :)  )
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #12 on: 27 February 2014, 20:15:34 »
So what would i be paying for discs and pads at the stealers using a bahnstormers card?
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« Reply #13 on: 27 February 2014, 20:37:16 »
About £100 for front disc/pad set :y

Ask nicerly at you nearest dealer and they might get close to TC prices :y
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Re: front brake pads.
« Reply #14 on: 28 February 2014, 20:43:00 »
  Try Autovaux as I get some good deals from them
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