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[belldarr]

Hi - I want to replace all the discs front and rear on my 3.2 elite - the front ones are certainly in need of replacement and I would like a bit of extra stopping power so was wondering if anyone had any advice on any aftermarket discs and rough prices - I think the rear discs on the 3.2 are different to the 2.5/3.0 as in they are vented (I think!) .....or should I leave all that malarkey for the boy racer brigade and just fit standard.

Comments and views welcomed  

[Andy B]

I'd just fit standard ........ they're more than capable of stopping the car, and reasonably priced too.

[dbug]

Fronts fit genuine Vx - (~£70 on TC for discs and pads), rears not so critical.

[Cliffo B]

Just done considerable research, as I am doing this job + a full fluid change.Went to the stealers to get discs + pads and got the dreaded word on enquiry parts SUPERCEDED what a play on words why do they enter into dubious terrotory by not useing correct terminology ie  DOWNGRADED ? Your right the 3.2 has vented rears and I would not consider useing solid, their could be an insurance issue. On enquiry with several motor factors vented rears were not made so it looked as if I was being forced back to VX on dealer only terms, but I then tried who I consider to be one of the best makers of friction materials Mintex's website, and their catalogue spec's all you need Discs, Pads even fitting kits. Outcome:- all parts needed I collected yesterday and are now boxed and sealed in my garage the total cost was £151.00.I'll detail it as best I can Rear Discs Pt No mdc 1747 inc tax £69.00.Front Discs mdc865 Inc tax £50.00. pads mdb 1651inc tax£14.00. pads mdb1540inctax£18.00.Seems all you need to do is locate a motor factor who is a mintex agent. if you need any more info just PM me and i'll be glad to help

[belldarr]

Thanks Gents,

Cliffo B - I shall be in touch for your views on how good the Mintex gear is as that sounds quite reasonable and as you rightly say they are a market leader so I am hoping you find an improvement over the standard items.

Regards

Darren

[pscocoa]

Just done considerable research, as I am doing this job + a full fluid change.Went to the stealers to get discs + pads and got the dreaded word on enquiry parts SUPERCEDED what a play on words why do they enter into dubious terrotory by not useing correct terminology ie  DOWNGRADED ? Your right the 3.2 has vented rears and I would not consider useing solid, their could be an insurance issue. On enquiry with several motor factors vented rears were not made so it looked as if I was being forced back to VX on dealer only terms, but I then tried who I consider to be one of the best makers of friction materials Mintex's website, and their catalogue spec's all you need Discs, Pads even fitting kits. Outcome:- all parts needed I collected yesterday and are now boxed and sealed in my garage the total cost was £151.00.I'll detail it as best I can Rear Discs Pt No mdc 1747 inc tax £69.00.Front Discs mdc865 Inc tax £50.00. pads mdb 1651inc tax£14.00. pads mdb1540inctax£18.00.Seems all you need to do is locate a motor factor who is a mintex agent. if you need any more info just PM me and i'll be glad to help

Are you doing handbrake shoes as well- how much are they via your contact? Would like to know how you go on as I will have to do this lot soon I think.

[ians]

Hi - I want to replace all the discs front and rear on my 3.2 elite - the front ones are certainly in need of replacement and I would like a bit of extra stopping power so was wondering if anyone had any advice on any aftermarket discs and rough prices - I think the rear discs on the 3.2 are different to the 2.5/3.0 as in they are vented (I think!) .....or should I leave all that malarkey for the boy racer brigade and just fit standard.

Comments and views welcomed  

the boy would recommend Vx I suspect...

[Marks DTM Calib]

For compariosn, the following are Vx trade club prices

Front disc and pad set 93175466 - £72.83+vat
Rear discs 93182287 - £81.30+vat
Rear pads 93169001 - £11.14+vat

Mintex can be good stuff but, beware as they do good and cheap ranges!

[belldarr]

Cheers for the additional info   - how do you get the "trade club" prices from the dealer then???

Darren.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Blag a card from the dealer or join autobahnstormers for 15 quid a year  

[belldarr]

Blag a card from the dealer or join autobahnstormers for 15 quid a year  

Oh I see - I have an old friend that is the parts manager of a dealer not too far away - I shall have to give him a call and see if he can source the said card thanks Mark  

Regards

Darren