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[Martin_1962]

FItted new discs and pads today.

4 years old some small cracks and lipped so best to replace them.

Over Easter I may do the rears

[Andy B]

FItted new discs and pads today.

4 years old some small cracks and lipped so best to replace them.

Over Easter I may do the rears

I replaced the originals on mine about a year ago, it seemed the thing to do before I towed my caravan to French France last year. The difference was .....er  :-/noticeable!       

[Martin_1962]

I fitted some soon after I got the car

A lad at work wonders why I keep spending money on the car, but then he had an oil change and his car was transformed (it was treacle)

[MickAP]

Yep my rear brakes are going to get checked, before I do any more towing. I reckon the brake fluid needs changing as well.

Mick

[Seth]

FItted new discs and pads today.

4 years old some small cracks and lipped so best to replace them.

Over Easter I may do the rears

I replaced the originals on mine about a year ago, it seemed the thing to do before I towed my caravan to French France last year. The difference was .....er  :-/noticeable!       

Too true Andy mate!

Same policy here - and genuine Vx all round. Quality doesn't cost ............

 

[jonny2112]

Can I ask current TC price for the discs - should probably put them on my 'to do' list 

[Andy B]

FItted new discs and pads today.

4 years old some small cracks and lipped so best to replace them.

Over Easter I may do the rears

I replaced the originals on mine about a year ago, it seemed the thing to do before I towed my caravan to French France last year. The difference was .....er  :-/noticeable!       

Too true Andy mate!

Same policy here - and genuine Vx all rounD. Quality doesn't cost ............

 

I'm sure I posted the pictures at the  time, but they looked OK on the outer face. It was only when I had a proper look on the inner faces I discovered they were oppsed somewhat past their best. They looked as though they had really rusted but had a shiney glace over the top.

Outer face


Inner 

[Andy B]

Can I ask current TC price for the discs - should probably put them on my 'to do' list 

Omega Part Number Retail Price Normal Trade Trade Club
Brake disc & pad kits, front (axle set)
All models exc. 2.0 to '97                               93175466 £107.00 £88.33 £78.68

 
2.0 to '97                                  93175467 £109.00 £89.98 £78.63

    

[jonny2112]

Cheers Andy, that was quick!

[2woody]

i really wouldn't go for GM any more. they are coming from a "discount" source.

best would be the OE manufacturer, Ate. currently available from Euro Car Parts for less money than trade club

[mathewst]

I would rather put Brembo or some other OEM manufacturer than original GM.
Cost less, and probably much better.

[MickAP]

Andy B......My front discs were worst than that on the inner surface. And I got a Vx dealer to change the pads 6 months earlier, and they never noticed the condition of the discs
So one set of f**ked up pads, I had the discs and pads changed again later. No wonder I had wheel wobble under braking.
Darth and Elite Pete did the job properly for me.
I'll never trust a Vx dealer again

Mick