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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #15 on: 04 October 2007, 12:49:09 »

In that case the sensor plugs into the (inner?) pad , wiring then goes up into the wheel arch where there is a connector.  If you don't install the sensor (or bridge the connector) you should get the pad warning.   That's assuming that your upgraded GLS works in the same way of course.    
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #16 on: 04 October 2007, 12:50:26 »

the part number I quoted earlier is for a 1998 2.5 auto CDX not sure if they are the same for a 2.0l   :y
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #17 on: 04 October 2007, 12:53:21 »

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I got a set from Vx on TC for  £69.60 + vat ... don't think you'll beat that for genuien Vx bits... which the "experts" seemed to recommend as well. Took about 2 hours to do both... second side much faster than the first  :)

£69.60 that sounds cheap, is that for all four discs and pads as well?


Just front discs and pads. I reused the wear sensors as they had not "activated"

I'm impressed you got the wear sensors off in one piece - they normally crumble in my experience.  


I didn't try the Mr Haynes idea of "carefully prise out the wear sensor" ....  as I was replacing discs and pads I removed the whole pad carrier and THEN rotated the sensor and removed it ... installed in similar fashion.. put sensor in then fitted carrier with care ... seemed to be slightly trickier but a darned site more sophisticated than levering bits about against quite strong springs !!.

Seemed to work as everyting is up and running... slowly... as I bed the brakes/discs in .. :)
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #18 on: 04 October 2007, 13:02:22 »

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the part number I quoted earlier is for a 1998 2.5 auto CDX not sure if they are the same for a 2.0l   :y

The 2.0L had two different size discs and two different calipers (Lucas/ATE),  so you need to check which you have.
My 94 2L had the smaller discs.
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #19 on: 04 October 2007, 15:32:10 »

Loo-knee - I put pattern ones on the front of my MV6. Utter rubbish. No real bite, glaze quickly, been replaced once and skimmed once.  As soon as the pads are worn, I'll throw some genuines on.  Stick with Vx (£70 for front discs and pads, £15 for 2 sensors on TC), unless you are after real performance parts...
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #20 on: 04 October 2007, 16:44:27 »

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Loo-knee - I put pattern ones on the front of my MV6. Utter rubbish. No real bite, glaze quickly, been replaced once and skimmed once.  As soon as the pads are worn, I'll throw some genuines on.  Stick with Vx (£70 for front discs and pads, £15 for 2 sensors on TC), unless you are after real performance parts...

TB, was gonna get some from Vauxhall, then thought I would make sure first with you Guys ;)  as the "Check Brake Pads" keeps coming on ::) haven't even looked if its the front or back or both yet, :-[ haven't had a minute (he says playing on his computer ;D)

Cheers Guys & Gals :y
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #21 on: 04 October 2007, 16:53:19 »

LK - That message only comes from the front as that's where the sensors are.

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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #22 on: 04 October 2007, 17:07:53 »

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LK - That message only comes from the front as that's where the sensors are.


Thanks for that
Oh Happy Days are here again, I will go and get the front disc's and pads tomorrow then, and with the money I save buy a box of Magners ;D ;)
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #23 on: 04 October 2007, 17:12:46 »

Have you got a TC Card, if not you know here there is one :y
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #24 on: 04 October 2007, 17:15:18 »

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Have you got a TC Card, if not you know here there is one :y

Got one now thanks mate :y
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Re: Disc's and pads?
« Reply #25 on: 04 October 2007, 17:17:08 »

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Have you got a TC Card, if not you know here there is one :y

Got one now thanks mate :y

Flush the brake fluid at the same time ....

I flushed the fluid (and bleed the calipers) new discs and pads on my 2.2, made a huge difference
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