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Which brakes to get?

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:57 pm
by sockpuppet
Hi all

In four years of driving five cars I've never had to buy brakes.

I have a 406, 2.0 HDI 90, mk 2.

which ones do i need? any particular dimensions, any number of bolts, sizes, etc etc?

im looking at these pads:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FRONT-Brembo-Br ... 80&sr=8-32

and these discs:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Front-Brembo-Br ... 914&sr=1-2

thanks

Re: Which brakes to get?

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:38 pm
by Gary406
pricey those. i used Eicher disc and pads from euro car parts. free delivery also.

also right now they have 15% off all brake components .

total price for your car £56.44 for both front discs and 4 pads :mrgreen:

thats a good price 8)

Re: Which brakes to get?

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:46 pm
by Gary406
actually there not to bad those brembos mate. i looked closer and seen the £45 was for both front discs and not just 1 :oops:

so about £77 call it £80 with shipping. compaired to euro car parts being only £56 atm. its weather money is no object but i would go for the cheaper ones and save the cash for a service maybe. :lol:

Re: Which brakes to get?

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:47 pm
by plod
I saw some Mintex pads on the bay few days ago, and they were about £15
Thing is, they look identical to the "Green Stuff" ones at £40 except they obviously ain't green

As a comparison, I just bought rears and all QH and cost me £54 from my local factors

Re: Which brakes to get?

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:53 pm
by lozz
iget my own stuff straight from a manafacturer theyve quoted me :
front pads £10.50
rears pads £ 8.50
Discs £13.50 each,
rear shoes £12,

good or bad do you think ?

Re: Which brakes to get?

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:09 am
by Gary406
bloody good those prices lozz :shock:

Re: Which brakes to get?

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:03 pm
by lozz
Gary406 wrote:bloody good those prices lozz :shock:
do you want the supliers details ?
its a warehouse not a shop 8)