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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: belldarr on 01 March 2009, 13:43:19
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Hi - I want to replace all the discs front and rear on my 3.2 elite - the front ones are certainly in need of replacement and I would like a bit of extra stopping power so was wondering if anyone had any advice on any aftermarket discs and rough prices - I think the rear discs on the 3.2 are different to the 2.5/3.0 as in they are vented (I think!) .....or should I leave all that malarkey for the boy racer brigade and just fit standard.
Comments and views welcomed :y
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I'd just fit standard ........ they're more than capable of stopping the car, and reasonably priced too. :y
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Fronts fit genuine Vx - (~£70 on TC for discs and pads), rears not so critical.
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Just done considerable research, as I am doing this job + a full fluid change.Went to the stealers to get discs + pads and got the dreaded word on enquiry parts SUPERCEDED what a play on words why do they enter into dubious terrotory by not useing correct terminology ie DOWNGRADED ? Your right the 3.2 has vented rears and I would not consider useing solid, their could be an insurance issue. On enquiry with several motor factors vented rears were not made so it looked as if I was being forced back to VX on dealer only terms, but I then tried who I consider to be one of the best makers of friction materials Mintex's website, and their catalogue spec's all you need Discs, Pads even fitting kits. Outcome:- all parts needed I collected yesterday and are now boxed and sealed in my garage the total cost was £151.00.I'll detail it as best I can Rear Discs Pt No mdc 1747 inc tax £69.00.Front Discs mdc865 Inc tax £50.00. pads mdb 1651inc tax£14.00. pads mdb1540inctax£18.00.Seems all you need to do is locate a motor factor who is a mintex agent. if you need any more info just PM me and i'll be glad to help :y :y
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Thanks Gents,
Cliffo B - I shall be in touch for your views on how good the Mintex gear is as that sounds quite reasonable and as you rightly say they are a market leader so I am hoping you find an improvement over the standard items.
Regards
Darren
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Just done considerable research, as I am doing this job + a full fluid change.Went to the stealers to get discs + pads and got the dreaded word on enquiry parts SUPERCEDED what a play on words why do they enter into dubious terrotory by not useing correct terminology ie DOWNGRADED ? Your right the 3.2 has vented rears and I would not consider useing solid, their could be an insurance issue. On enquiry with several motor factors vented rears were not made so it looked as if I was being forced back to VX on dealer only terms, but I then tried who I consider to be one of the best makers of friction materials Mintex's website, and their catalogue spec's all you need Discs, Pads even fitting kits. Outcome:- all parts needed I collected yesterday and are now boxed and sealed in my garage the total cost was £151.00.I'll detail it as best I can Rear Discs Pt No mdc 1747 inc tax £69.00.Front Discs mdc865 Inc tax £50.00. pads mdb 1651inc tax£14.00. pads mdb1540inctax£18.00.Seems all you need to do is locate a motor factor who is a mintex agent. if you need any more info just PM me and i'll be glad to help :y :y
Are you doing handbrake shoes as well- how much are they via your contact? Would like to know how you go on as I will have to do this lot soon I think.
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Hi - I want to replace all the discs front and rear on my 3.2 elite - the front ones are certainly in need of replacement and I would like a bit of extra stopping power so was wondering if anyone had any advice on any aftermarket discs and rough prices - I think the rear discs on the 3.2 are different to the 2.5/3.0 as in they are vented (I think!) .....or should I leave all that malarkey for the boy racer brigade and just fit standard.
Comments and views welcomed :y
the boy would recommend Vx I suspect... ;) ;D
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For compariosn, the following are Vx trade club prices
Front disc and pad set 93175466 - £72.83+vat
Rear discs 93182287 - £81.30+vat
Rear pads 93169001 - £11.14+vat
Mintex can be good stuff but, beware as they do good and cheap ranges!
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Cheers for the additional info :y - how do you get the "trade club" prices from the dealer then???
Darren.
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Blag a card from the dealer or join autobahnstormers for 15 quid a year :y
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Blag a card from the dealer or join autobahnstormers for 15 quid a year :y
Oh I see - I have an old friend that is the parts manager of a dealer not too far away - I shall have to give him a call and see if he can source the said card :) thanks Mark :y
Regards
Darren