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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Neil_MV6 on 05 March 2008, 12:42:04

Title: Front Vented Discs and Pads
Post by: Neil_MV6 on 05 March 2008, 12:42:04
I'm looking to replace the front discs and pads on my 2002 MV6.

Can anyone recommend a good source for these and how much should I be looking to pay?

I've seen thsese below on Ebay.  They seem good value...is there any reason to steer clear or would they be ok?  

Any advice greatly appreciated.  :y

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vented-front-brake-discs-pads-Vauxhall-Omega-B_W0QQitemZ360028342323QQihZ023QQcategoryZ10374QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Front Vented Discs and Pads
Post by: Jimbob on 05 March 2008, 12:50:45
General opinion is pattern are not much good,
You are looking at just under £100 for the same from vauxhall on trade club (iirc)

I know its double the price, but will likely last much longer.
Title: Re: Front Vented Discs and Pads
Post by: Markjay on 05 March 2008, 18:13:34
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General opinion is pattern are not much good,
You are looking at just under £100 for the same from vauxhall on trade club (iirc)

I know its double the price, but will likely last much longer.


That's for an axle kit which includes genuine Vx discs and pads. You will also need one pad wear sensor which costs around a tenner.

If you were in a hurry to get the car through an MOT and did not intend to keep it for long, pattern may just do, but I wouldn't put them on a nice car such as your 2002 3.2L MV6 (why can't you find a 'drooling' icon when you need one?)!


Title: Re: Front Vented Discs and Pads
Post by: f13platform on 05 March 2008, 18:27:45
i wouldnt buy that for MV6

if u dont buy from vax

at least buy better brand in shop

nt ebay

just what i would do if i had MV6
Title: Re: Front Vented Discs and Pads
Post by: Andy B on 05 March 2008, 18:52:12
It's not worth buying pattern discs IMHO Been there before with my Senator. You'll just end up buying OE discs later when the pattern discs have warped.  :y
Title: Re: Front Vented Discs and Pads
Post by: Dave-C on 05 March 2008, 19:23:28
Genuine VX kit discs and pad kit £80 - 90 max...  theres no alternative :y :y
Title: Re: Front Vented Discs and Pads
Post by: TheBoy on 05 March 2008, 19:50:28
Just ripped off some unworn pattern discs a few weeks ago. Couldn't tolerate them any more - I like the stopping pedal to stop reliably, and the pattern rubbish wasn't very good at that.