Topic: Autodoc Parts Website Ridex discs and pads (Read 4234 times)

Malcolm_D · « **on:** 04 May 2021, 09:44:03 »

Anyone used this website for parts? Prices for Ridex discs appear to be very low, anyone know if they are any good?

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #1 on:** 04 May 2021, 12:39:06 »

What does your instinct tell you?

Migv6 le Frog Fan · « **Reply #2 on:** 04 May 2021, 12:45:20 »

Mine tells me not to eat yellow snow. Cant speak for Malcolm though.

Jimbob · « **Reply #3 on:** 04 May 2021, 13:07:10 »

Ive used them a few times without issue

Malcolm_D · « **Reply #4 on:** 04 May 2021, 14:20:18 »

Thanks for the reality check guys. I will stick with known quality brands and avoid any yellow snow!

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #5 on:** 04 May 2021, 14:30:28 »

Quote from: Jimbob on 04 May 2021, 13:07:10

Ive used them a few times without issue

My observation was in regards to the stupidly low price rather than the company as a whole.

They have some pretty handy how tos on YouTube

Jimbob · « **Reply #6 on:** 04 May 2021, 14:35:24 »

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 May 2021, 14:30:28

Quote from: Jimbob on 04 May 2021, 13:07:10
Ive used them a few times without issue
My observation was in regards to the stupidly low price rather than the company as a whole.

They have some pretty handy how tos on YouTube

Must read more...

Autodoc = Good (imho)
Ridex = who knows!

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 May 2021, 14:43:36 »

In theory any type approved part should be fit for purpose, but if you have to change discs and pads every 3k, it's a false economy

Raeturbo · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 May 2021, 19:28:38 »

I have Ridex in the omega at the moment and they are working fine so far and I’m not hanging about in it they seem to be very good.

STEMO · « **Reply #9 on:** 04 May 2021, 19:38:33 »

Quote from: Raeturbo on 04 May 2021, 19:28:38

I have Ridex in the omega at the moment and they are working fine so far and I’m not hanging about in it they seem to be very good.

From the horses mouth

Raeturbo · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 May 2021, 19:47:03 »

Also I’ve found Autodoc very good to deal with, only drawback is it takes 7 to 10 days to get the parts.

Keith ABS · « **Reply #11 on:** 06 May 2021, 06:53:13 »

I use Autodoc as well.
Good service but as Rae says, can take upto 10 days delivery

kevinp58 · « **Reply #12 on:** 08 May 2021, 16:25:00 »

I used genuine Mintex kit on mine not bad price on Ebay last year

Raeturbo · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 June 2021, 18:45:10 »

Just an update on these Ridex pads... they are at least as good if not better than the original/Padgid/and Brembo which I have fitted previously to this car I can’t believe it for the price they cost 🥜

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 June 2021, 19:13:36 »

Wait until you have a few thousand miles and a couple of high speed emergency stops on them.

New POD · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 June 2021, 19:26:52 »

Quote from: Raeturbo on 04 May 2021, 19:47:03

Also I’ve found Autodoc very good to deal with, only drawback is it takes 7 to 10 days to get the parts.

And more. 21 days last time I ordered off them. Never again.

Raeturbo · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 June 2021, 19:32:59 »

Don’t worry they have been tested very well, although I will update again in the future (if they still stop me😂😂)

Lizzie Zoom · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 June 2021, 20:17:25 »

For the first time trying out Autodoc and found them very straightforward to deal with for a Bosch sensor.

It was going to be delivered today, 5 days after ordering, but I have put that off until tomorrow as I was out today

Lizzie Zoom · « **Reply #18 on:** 01 July 2021, 18:28:41 »

Yep, following my previous post, Autodoc did very well, with the genuine Bosch crank senor delivered and a perfect match for my life expired one.

The packaging was good and reflected the fact it is a genuine product by Bosch.

Earlier in the week I made the mistake of ordering the same part from what I thought was a separate German company, but in fact it was Autodoc. But it was not a problem to cancel and today I received a full refund.

So, all in all, they can be considered a good company to deal with, but not forgetting some of their customers complain strongly about the time it takes for them to deliver. I can only say I did not have that problem

Raeturbo · « **Reply #19 on:** 01 July 2021, 20:24:14 »

To be fair we sometimes have trouble with our own postal service, why should Fritz be any better😂

Lizzie Zoom · « **Reply #20 on:** 01 July 2021, 21:23:59 »

Quote from: Raeturbo on 01 July 2021, 20:24:14

To be fair we sometimes have trouble with our own postal service, why should Fritz be any better😂

Indeed, and the Autodoc parts have to go through customs, then be transferred to a U.K. carrier, Parcelforce, from the European one GLS, which actually is owned by our Royal Mail Group. That takes time.

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #21 on:** 01 July 2021, 22:18:49 »

Absolutely no different to something coming from the US (and all the faff that apparently entails)

Raeturbo · « **Reply #22 on:** 02 July 2021, 01:29:32 »

Postal services can be hit and miss in my experience no matter where it’s coming from🐌🐆

TheBoy · « **Reply #23 on:** 02 July 2021, 18:41:02 »

I had an issue with an item I bought from Autodoc, and needed to return it. It was then that I realised that they don't really exist.

Not heard of Ridex. And that probably should be ringing enough alarm bells to look elsewhere.

Raeturbo · « **Reply #24 on:** 02 July 2021, 23:46:09 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2021, 18:41:02

I had an issue with an item I bought from Autodoc, and needed to return it. It was then that I realised that they don't really exist.

Not heard of Ridex. And that probably should be ringing enough alarm bells to look elsewhere.

As I’ve said, I’ve fitted Ridex front pads to my Omega and they are proving to be very good. Are you doubting me? ... punk?

dave the builder · « **Reply #25 on:** 02 July 2021, 23:48:48 »

Quote from: Raeturbo on 02 July 2021, 23:46:09

Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2021, 18:41:02
I had an issue with an item I bought from Autodoc, and needed to return it. It was then that I realised that they don't really exist.

Not heard of Ridex. And that probably should be ringing enough alarm bells to look elsewhere.
As I’ve said, I’ve fitted Ridex front pads to my Omega and they are proving to be very good. Are you doubting me? ... punk?

neither you or TB use the brake pedal $:-\$ just the accelerator

so how would either of you know

Raeturbo · « **Reply #26 on:** 02 July 2021, 23:59:58 »

I have carbotech xp10 fitted to the front of my Evo2. They’re £250 a set

.... they work, 400 plus bhp/torque 1150 kg it takes some stopping, took a while to find the very best, I know my brake pads. I have tried them all👍 I’ll say it again RIDEX ARE FINE. (At least for any Omega).

TheBoy · « **Reply #27 on:** 03 July 2021, 19:38:27 »

Quote from: Raeturbo on 02 July 2021, 23:46:09

Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2021, 18:41:02
I had an issue with an item I bought from Autodoc, and needed to return it. It was then that I realised that they don't really exist.

Not heard of Ridex. And that probably should be ringing enough alarm bells to look elsewhere.
As I’ve said, I’ve fitted Ridex front pads to my Omega and they are proving to be very good. Are you doubting me? ... punk?

Nah, you just aint trying hard enough

TheBoy · « **Reply #28 on:** 03 July 2021, 19:41:43 »

Quote from: dave the builder on 02 July 2021, 23:48:48

Quote from: Raeturbo on 02 July 2021, 23:46:09
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 July 2021, 18:41:02
I had an issue with an item I bought from Autodoc, and needed to return it. It was then that I realised that they don't really exist.

Not heard of Ridex. And that probably should be ringing enough alarm bells to look elsewhere.
As I’ve said, I’ve fitted Ridex front pads to my Omega and they are proving to be very good. Are you doubting me? ... punk?
neither you or TB use the brake pedal $:-\$ just the accelerator so how would either of you know

On my Omegas, I averaged about 6k from a set of pads. Which is an improvement from an old work provided Escort van, where I averaged 3.5k.

So I do demand good brakes

Raeturbo · « **Reply #29 on:** 03 July 2021, 21:07:50 »

Try them👍

Migv6 le Frog Fan · « **Reply #30 on:** 03 July 2021, 21:13:44 »

Might try a set on the rear of the Boxster, as it will need some soon.

Raeturbo · « **Reply #31 on:** 03 July 2021, 21:23:16 »

You won’t be sorry I stake my reputation on it👍😂

Migv6 le Frog Fan · « **Reply #32 on:** 03 July 2021, 21:37:49 »

If it ends up backwards through a hedge, I will send you the bill.

Raeturbo · « **Reply #33 on:** 03 July 2021, 21:42:08 »

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