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Front brake pads V6
« on: 12 November 2010, 14:38:52 »
Am I right in thinking these are best frm VX rather than off EBay.?

The ones I had replaced by a fast fit type place apparently are a bit smaller than the VX ones and may have left a lip. I could go back to that Spansih chain and buy some more! How much (none TC) are the VX ones pls?

Also are the wear sensors off EBay at approx £7 any good or is that another recommended  VX only part?
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #1 on: 12 November 2010, 14:49:15 »
Yes Varche in my opinion it is far better to fit genuine Vx brake parts for our V6's. :y

Yesterday I bought and fitted two brake sensors (090495144) at £18.45 inc. VAT with TC.  I also fitted the front brake pads that I bought in a disc and pads set (093175466) last year but never used for £75.74 ex VAT with TC. ;) ;)

Is it easy to obtain these Vx parts in Spain through Opel Varche? :-/ :-/
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #2 on: 12 November 2010, 15:18:09 »
QUANTO???!!!

There are plenty of Opel Dealers but they are like old fashioned garages - rermember those?. Our local (25 miles away) one is a father and son operation. They do the lot including selling new cars. They only carry stuff like antifreeze but can order anything but won't let you see what they are ordering on the screen. I have had manifold gaskets and the like ff them. Absolutely no trade club possibilities here. Full whack only and then you go back three days later and the part isn't there (they forgot, it isn't in or waiting - what for ? who knows) Hence why I prefer EBay for parts and they get delivered to the village..

What about these EBC off EBay(Int postage isn't a problem) 330376677370  ?
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #3 on: 12 November 2010, 15:35:38 »
EBC are a good brand so should be OK
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #4 on: 12 November 2010, 16:12:36 »
I can do TC or OE pads posted to Spain, already have a few customers out there

PM me if you want

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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #5 on: 12 November 2010, 16:29:12 »
Vx TC items here are very good value for money and last well, not sure on what prices are like in Euros if its as good?

Only problem with TC pads is they do create a lot of dust, the OE ones don't but you have to pay quite a bit more for them
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #6 on: 13 November 2010, 05:53:48 »
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Vx TC items here are very good value for money and last well, not sure on what prices are like in Euros if its as good?

Only problem with TC pads is they do create a lot of dust, the OE ones don't but you have to pay quite a bit more for them
...and give far better bite and feel at the pedal. But would suggest tc pads given they will be with used and grooved discs, will bed in quicker.
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #7 on: 13 November 2010, 16:37:54 »
What's the postage to Spain?

I have a set here of the TC pads that I will never use as i've been stockpiling the OEM Pads....

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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #8 on: 15 November 2010, 02:38:54 »
In the UK Pagid also offer pretty good value for money and have a decent reputation. I think it would have been around £40 for a set of front pads, (say about 45 euros).

I'd have thought that somewhere like Euro Car Parts, (Google it),  would do overseas postage.
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #9 on: 15 November 2010, 10:09:46 »
In my experience VX pads leave a lip.  I still use them though.
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #10 on: 15 November 2010, 11:21:33 »
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What's the postage to Spain?

I have a set here of the TC pads that I will never use as i've been stockpiling the OEM Pads....

Well, if they are going cheap, young man :P - I quite like the TC pads I've had, and cannot see what Mr gixer's issue is.  Maybe I've just been lucky (I assume GM use more than one supplier for the TC pads)...
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #11 on: 15 November 2010, 19:22:29 »
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What's the postage to Spain?

I have a set here of the TC pads that I will never use as i've been stockpiling the OEM Pads....

Well, if they are going cheap, young man :P - I quite like the TC pads I've had, and cannot see what Mr gixer's issue is.  Maybe I've just been lucky (I assume GM use more than one supplier for the TC pads)...

Just bought a TC Disc & Pad set for the DTi so have two sets of the TC pads now that I won't be using, will drop a set off with you when i'm next passing.... I need a depair / pair / program doing on two CID's at some point.

Varche. PM me your address.  :y
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Re: Front brake pads V6
« Reply #12 on: 15 November 2010, 22:18:02 »
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I have a set here of the TC pads that I will never use as i've been stockpiling the OEM Pads....

Just bought a TC Disc & Pad set for the DTi so have two sets of the TC pads now that I won't be using,


I'd be happy to buy the other set from you if you want rid.
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