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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #15 on: 03 April 2011, 20:18:13 »
GayBoyGixer has driven my MV6 with TC pads on, and immediately moaned they were TC, so there is something he doesn't like about them.

However, as I'm sure even chrisgixer will point out, thet can stop a hurtling Omega as quickly as any other.

No idea what pads are on the Elite, but the brakes feel no different to me, other than the excessive suspension movement that Elites have ;D
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #16 on: 03 April 2011, 20:31:21 »
well i've been schooled, i always thought tc always was tradecard so same shite better price clearly not!! but gotta say i put brembo onto my mazda and pulling outta the carpark i thought i wasn't gonna stop? very weird do these brakes need warming because usually they are so precise?
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #17 on: 03 April 2011, 20:34:03 »
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well i've been schooled, i always thought tc always was tradecard so same shite better price clearly not!! but gotta say i put brembo onto my mazda and pulling outta the carpark i thought i wasn't gonna stop? very weird do these brakes need warming because usually they are so precise?
The pads sold at dealers are classed aftermarket (unless you specify the OE part numbers). TC just makes these aftermarket ones much cheaper
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #18 on: 03 April 2011, 20:34:31 »
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well i've been schooled, i always thought tc always was tradecard so same shite better price clearly not!! but gotta say i put brembo onto my mazda and pulling outta the carpark i thought i wasn't gonna stop? very weird do these brakes need warming because usually they are so precise?


more a case of 'replacement' pads, or 'factory' pads.
only the replacement get discounted, and even then start at a fracvtion of the proce of the factory ones
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #19 on: 03 April 2011, 20:48:29 »
so is this the way tx gets into the aftermarket replacement parts line?? because lets be honest we can all do that?
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #20 on: 03 April 2011, 21:49:28 »
TBH, I've never been "caught short" with my TC pads, but I've found aftermarket just as good
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #21 on: 03 April 2011, 21:52:48 »
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TBH, I've never been "caught short" with my TC pads, but I've found aftermarket just as good
The shite on Goldie were pretty abysmal. It was some the previous owner's garage had fitted according to history...
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #22 on: 03 April 2011, 22:09:05 »
Much as I hated the TC pads on mine when I first got them, they eventually stopped squealing, and I got much better braking with fresh pads and disks on the rear.

They are now great. Once there's a little heat in them the pedal feel is excellent and I wouldn't want any more bite, TBH.

I wouldn't assume for a minute that every batch of TC pads if the same spec. and from the same manufacturer, thought, so I guess some variation is possible.

Are you sure you've given them long enough to bed in?

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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #23 on: 03 April 2011, 22:20:15 »
On the box of the set of TC pads I have here, which I got from a VX Dealer says "Made In India" on it!!

I'm sure the last set I got did not say that on them.
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #24 on: 03 April 2011, 22:32:53 »
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On the box of the set of TC pads I have here, which I got from a VX Dealer says "Made In India" on it!!

I'm sure the last set I got did not say that on them.

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Is the friction material cardboard like on their taxis? ;)

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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #25 on: 03 April 2011, 22:45:14 »
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Much as I hated the TC pads on mine when I first got them, they eventually stopped squealing, and I got much better braking with fresh pads and disks on the rear.

They are now great. Once there's a little heat in them the pedal feel is excellent and I wouldn't want any more bite, TBH.

I wouldn't assume for a minute that every batch of TC pads if the same spec. and from the same manufacturer, thought, so I guess some variation is possible.

Are you sure you've given them long enough to bed in?

Kevin

Interesting comment that... Sure he said his had only done 100 miles or so.... Wasn't that impressed with mine for a good 800-1000 miles or so but they certainly work when wanted now ::) ::) ::) Although they do like some heat :-/ :-/
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #26 on: 03 April 2011, 22:45:52 »
Suffered all these ills with Vx Trade Club pads on our Omegas.

Bit the bullet and recently fitted EBC 'Green Stuff' pads and Vx discs all round.

Amazing difference performance-wise, and much less dust too!

Best prices and service here: http://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com/

"You gets what you pay for" etc etc springs to mind ..........  :y
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« Reply #27 on: 03 April 2011, 23:22:53 »
As it happens 2woody drove the car after fitting about a week ago as I fitted the pads just prior to him re setting the steering box to the steering column. On testing the car he felt the brake performance was ok, compared to what he's used to I guess, but they needed bedding in true enough, the discs are just starting to show that rust line on the inboard outer edge, so they are worn, soon to be replaced, tbh I only fitted the pads to save the ware sensor, plus the old set where clicking as the springs had worn away.

That was at least a week ago, 44 miles a day commute, a trip to wim and nearby refurb company plus a load of running around locally, trip to wallingford, must have done 500 miles since.

Thing is the performance is worse than the day they where fitted. And I haven't cooked them.
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #28 on: 03 April 2011, 23:26:35 »
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.... And I haven't cooked them.

Really? Are you sure? ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Tc pads
« Reply #29 on: 03 April 2011, 23:40:45 »
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.... And I haven't cooked them.

Really? Are you sure? ;D ;D ;D
;D well I suppose it's difficult to tell  ;D

But yes I am sure.  :)
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