Does it matter what is included in the disc kits? Is it relevent?
Yes!
1, every time i ask for pads they want to know if the rear discs are vented.
so they know what pads to sell you,
vented discs means oe pads they say.
2, the same vented discs are in the box for the front axle but sold with, if the above is true, THE WRONG PADS! ie aftermarket/tradeclub.
By Mr 21s own quote..."Trade club pads are exactly that. Pads supplied to the trade so as to repair existing cars with assorted wear patterns on discs" ie not new, but part worn discs...
So why are they sold with new discs in the kit if they are "for non vented "or "part worn discs"...? purely because of price at the expence of all else it seems, icludeing a certain amount of safety given the wear pattern seen on Andy Bs and my discs, all be it below the disc wear limit. Unfortunately i didnt measure mine before binning them
Ultimately... Why are we seeing this wear pattern on the inboard face of the outer edge of all 4 discs when using aftermarket pads? and why are they sqeeling so badly in some cases?....is it because they are the wrong pads for new /vented discs?....or are they just crap in general?...are they different spec of late?...or is it purely the discs are under the wear limit? omegatoy says not, hes been bang on so far.
If you want to do a back to back test i still have the aftermarket pads.