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Title: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 04 May 2013, 19:10:59
Is the latest advice still to use GM OE for these, or do they only do the cheaper sets now? If so, has anyone got a best alternative? I've read previous threads on this, but they may be out of date. :y
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: SMD on 04 May 2013, 19:15:47
GM discs, OE pads if you can afford them
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: tunnie on 04 May 2013, 19:23:45
As above, but I'm happy with TC pads  :)
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 04 May 2013, 19:33:20
 Ta, at least they still do them. Does anyone know who makes the GM discs and OE pads, I seem to remember something like Druid or Durid. :-\
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: SMD on 04 May 2013, 20:20:50
Jurid. Make sure they are ones with shims on all 4 pads
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 04 May 2013, 20:25:39
Jurid. Make sure they are ones with shims on all 4 pads

 :y :y :y

Jurid, is that the GM OE?
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: SMD on 04 May 2013, 21:13:52
Sure is  :y
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 07 May 2013, 09:06:25
Local stealer has a set in stock, at £118+Vat, Part # 93175166. He says he only has that one listed. Does anyone know if these are the Jurid OE discs, they didn't know, only that they were GM branded. :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 May 2013, 09:58:33
I think AndyC does the trade club disk and pad set for under £100. It was last time I needed one, at any rate.
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: SMD on 07 May 2013, 10:54:36
Disc and pad set will likely include trade club pads. Get them off andyc as already recommended. OE pads alone are about £85  :-X
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 07 May 2013, 15:43:12
Just got the set inc pads on TC for £104, but only GM markings, no Jurid.
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: tunnie on 07 May 2013, 15:45:27
Just got the set inc pads on TC for £104, but only GM markings, no Jurid.

Sounds like standard set, pads will be TC. To be honest for normal driving I think they are good enough
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 07 May 2013, 18:28:46
Just got the set inc pads on TC for £104, but only GM markings, no Jurid.

Sounds like standard set, pads will be TC. To be honest for normal driving I think they are good enough

They say that its the only set they do, they're on the car now, and I'm sure with my driving they'll be fine, as you suggest. :y :y :y
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: SMD on 07 May 2013, 19:17:32
They're good enough performance wise but in my case I got the most awful brake squeal
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2013, 19:45:37
The discs come with TC pads. TC pads can take a hell of a beating, so don't worry about that side of things.  I currently have TC pads on the MV6, and always have had.

I run OE pads on TBE. They do have minor advantages, namely, better bite/feel from cold, less dust, and I'm hoping at £80 a pop, longer life!! I get about 6k from TC pads, but I am quite hard of brakes.
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 07 May 2013, 19:55:18
The discs come with TC pads. TC pads can take a hell of a beating, so don't worry about that side of things.  I currently have TC pads on the MV6, and always have had.

I run OE pads on TBE. They do have minor advantages, namely, better bite/feel from cold, less dust, and I'm hoping at £80 a pop, longer life!! I get about 6k from TC pads, but I am quite hard of brakes.

From that, and what VX say, I deduce that OE discs are no longer avlbl., but OE pads are. :-\
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: TheBoy on 07 May 2013, 19:56:58
TBH, not sure if he factory discs and the TC discs are not identical. The pads certainly are.
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: andyc on 07 May 2013, 22:24:16
There i s no difference with TC Discs, Gm do not make two different types of Disc. To make the kits up they just use the cheaper pad, which was known as the "lease" pad before TC

Shack: I can only quote for the disc kit you already have and that part number is correct

Cheers
Andy
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 07 May 2013, 22:30:08
There i s no difference with TC Discs, Gm do not make two different types of Disc. To make the kits up they just use the cheaper pad, which was known as the "lease" pad before TC

Shack: I can only quote for the disc kit you already have and that part number is correct

Cheers
Andy

Thanks Andy. :y :y :y
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Seth on 07 May 2013, 22:39:37
Fitted the GM discs/'Trade' pads kit on ours - around 98-ish quid from memory.
Performed very well - except for a fair bit of dust. (Might've been down to Mrs Seth's driving style though!) :o

Quickly fitted EBC 'Green Stuff' pads in lieu of the 'Trade' pads. Very little dust and good performance! :y
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 08 May 2013, 04:48:23
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Vauxhall-Brake-Discs-Pads-Kit-Carlton-Senator-Omega-/251265664932?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a8099c7a4
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Tiefer on 08 May 2013, 08:04:33
OE (gold) front pads: 9195077

£20 delivered!

http://www.ebay.es/itm/370656678017?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Cheers

Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2013, 18:09:29
Fitted the GM discs/'Trade' pads kit on ours - around 98-ish quid from memory.
Performed very well - except for a fair bit of dust. (Might've been down to Mrs Seth's driving style though!) :o

Quickly fitted EBC 'Green Stuff' pads in lieu of the 'Trade' pads. Very little dust and good performance! :y
Be aware that Greens are not up for much abuse. TC, for all their faults (dust!), can take more stick :)
Title: Re: '51 plate Elite 3.2 front discs
Post by: Shackeng on 09 May 2013, 11:52:33
Fitted the GM discs/'Trade' pads kit on ours - around 98-ish quid from memory.
Performed very well - except for a fair bit of dust. (Might've been down to Mrs Seth's driving style though!) :o

Quickly fitted EBC 'Green Stuff' pads in lieu of the 'Trade' pads. Very little dust and good performance! :y
Be aware that Greens are not up for much abuse. TC, for all their faults (dust!), can take more stick :)

Which they wouldn't get from me anyway. ::)