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[tunnie]

So i need new brake shoes for the 2.2, as mine fell apart on inspection 

General thoughts appear to be Halfrauds due to Vx's high cost on these, also helps I've got trade access, but searching online and popping to store, found no brake shoes for the Omega? Although in the shop they had Shitron AX on the shelf   

Lists nothing based on either car reg:



Slightly shot shoes:

[Andy B]

That's why I use 'Park' ...... so I don't wear my brake shoes out 














(joke!!!!!!)

[05omegav6]

Might I politely suggest you shop elsewhere

Kids these days.... Have to do everything for them

[tunnie]

I can't grumble, they are original to the car 

Reason for asking is research on previous threads show loads people quite happy with Halfrauds sourced ones. Also handy as its close to work

[05omegav6]

Go straight to your local factor, and they'll be in stock, which is far more convenient and helpful

[tunnie]

http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/handbrake-shoes

Halfrauds was half the price on trade

[biggriffin]

been down the lokal car park doing hand brake turns and overheated them, now they fall apart, and he says they just got old,

use the cheapest ones you can, but you will anyway,  dont forget fitting kit.

[tunnie]

Kit? Thought just shoes? Planning on re-using springs ect.

With 25% discount on europarts, its £22 delivered. Will do me

[Broomies Mate]

That's why I use 'Park' ...... so I don't wear my brake shoes out 














(joke!!!!!!)

^^^^^ This, without the joke!

Only spotty teenagers need handbrakes when impressing schlaaaaaaags at the local McDonalds.  THATS A FAKT!

I know it's factual, because I've witnessed it.




Where does one buy a 'handbrake' from? 

[biggriffin]

the springs will be as old as the shoes,if not older, and so will the clips.
 scrimp now pay more later...

[tunnie]

the springs will be as old as the shoes,if not older, and so will the clips.
 scrimp now pay more later...

Guide only suggests replacing if damaged?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90580.0

Springs, like shoes I highly suspect are original to the car.

[biggriffin]

the springs will be as old as the shoes,if not older, and so will the clips.
 scrimp now pay more later...

Guide only suggests replacing if damaged?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90580.0

Springs, like shoes I highly suspect are original to the car.

up to you just advising what is best, and they only cost £10 for both sides,

[dbug]

http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/handbrake-shoes

Halfrauds was half the price on trade

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VECTRA-OMEGA-ASTRA-CALIBRA-CARLTON-HANDBRAKE-SHOES-/400019656784?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d23079050

[Webby the Bear]

if the springs are anything like mine on the ford you'll want to replace them to cover for if you get it wrong and bend 'em as theyre under a lot of tension

[tunnie]

the springs will be as old as the shoes,if not older, and so will the clips.
 scrimp now pay more later...

Guide only suggests replacing if damaged?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90580.0

Springs, like shoes I highly suspect are original to the car.

up to you just advising what is best, and they only cost £10 for both sides,

Cheers, cannot appear to find spring kit though. Found standard pad kit, but not drum kit.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/brake-accessories-and-brake-fitting-kit

http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/handbrake-shoes

Halfrauds was half the price on trade

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VECTRA-OMEGA-ASTRA-CALIBRA-CARLTON-HANDBRAKE-SHOES-/400019656784?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d23079050

Cheers, so around £16 delivered, un-branded though. Think its worth extra fiver from eurocarparts.

if the springs are anything like mine on the ford you'll want to replace them to cover for if you get it wrong and bend 'em as theyre under a lot of tension

Where did you get your springs from mate?