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[Taxi_Driver]

My Omega has been making worrying noises from the front brakes for the last couple of days....today its been getting worse.....either squeaking loudly or grinding noises and even vibration felt through the steering wheel. Tho occasionaly they behave and are quiet.

I dont have the check light on for the pads.

Ive had a quick look at them just now.....didnt take them off so i carnt comment on the inner pads as i carnt see them.....outside ones still have some friction material....and as the check light isnt on....i guess theres enough left.....however the discs do have quite a big lip....so im guessing the the lip is hitting the backing plate on the pads.

Carnt grumble as the pads have done nearly 30k and the discs nearly 90k

So its new pads and discs time.......question is should i go with vx parts @ £66+vat TC or are there better/cheaper options?

Mate of mine mentioned a motor factors thats doing a deal at the mo......buy the discs and get the pads free.....dunno the make tho until i phone them on Monday to find out.....he thought the discs would be about £50 from them.

Any makes to avoid.....and ones that are good? or should i just go with vx?

Cheers

[Dave-C]

VX do a kit, which comes sealed in a box, with 2x discs 4x pads,, is this what you've been offered fro £66 +vat?  If so go for it!  They are  megga quality!  8-)  You'll also need new brake wires, if you particularly care about them, I don't, tied mine up neatly, passed MOT today, they are not a fail...

DC

[tunnie]

VX do a kit, which comes sealed in a box, with 2x discs 4x pads,, is this what you've been offered fro £66 +vat?  If so go for it!  They are  megga quality!  8-)  You'll also need new brake wires, if you particularly care about them, I don't, tied mine up neatly, passed MOT today, they are not a fail...

DC

Same.

Thats what I put on my 2.2 and my dads.... good stuff and not a bad price.

The discs on mine looked original, so 95k miles can't complain.

Price is now around £75 + vat on TC for disc and pad set, still worth it  

[Taxi_Driver]

VX do a kit, which comes sealed in a box, with 2x discs 4x pads,, is this what you've been offered fro £66 +vat?  If so go for it!  They are  megga quality!  8-)  You'll also need new brake wires, if you particularly care about them, I don't, tied mine up neatly, passed MOT today, they are not a fail...

DC

Same.

Thats what I put on my 2.2 and my dads.... good stuff and not a bad price.

The discs on mine looked original, so 95k miles can't complain.

Price is now around £75 + vat on TC for disc and pad set, still worth it  

Umm yep disk and pad kit......looked in the old book for the price   New book just under £70+vat

Oh yes and sensor.....prolly be about 12/13 quidish plus vat........i think i have only the one on mine

Okkk looks like vx stuff it is then  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Dont buy the motor factor crap.....i realy is that.....ask 'The Boy'.....

[TheBoy]

The pattern parts on the front of mine are utter crap. Don't make the same mistake, stick to GM.

Sensor is about £7 on TC

[Andy B]

The pattern parts on the front of mine are utter crap. Don't make the same mistake, stick to GM.

Sensor is about £7 on TC

I once made that mistake with my Senator using pattern discs form an international brakes company   .They ran out of true within 3/4000 miles, needless to say they weren't interested.

[Taxi_Driver]

Well thats definately made my mind up.......vx parts here i come

Thanks guys  

[Markjay]

I just bought the Vx kit and intend to fit it early in April (together with the new hub/bearings). Good luck with yours TD...