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Offline StuHeff

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Pads & Discs
« on: March 09, 2012, 03:11:57 pm »
Good afternoon Guys,

Car has just been through dreaded MOT/service and I will need to replace front/rear brake pads and also front discs in the next couple of months.  Rather than the £300+ that VW quoted I want to buy online and my mate will fit, which type is best and where should I buy from?

Thanks in advance...

Stu
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Re: Pads & Discs
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2012, 10:35:36 pm »
I've brought from mtec brakes.. Always been good and a reasonable price :happy2:
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Re: Pads & Discs
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2012, 10:40:36 pm »
please dont buy oem brakes if you want to live.
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2012, 10:46:51 pm »
Quote from: reflex11 on March 09, 2012, 10:40:36 pm
please dont buy oem brakes if you want to live.

??? I disagree, I think the OEM VW discs and pads are pretty good
What makes you say there life threatening then   :popcornsoda:
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2012, 11:05:49 pm »
stopping distance has not been good for me..actually really bad
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2012, 11:15:24 pm »
Quote from: reflex11 on March 09, 2012, 11:05:49 pm
stopping distance has not been good for me..actually really bad
That's strange, I havnt ever used anything but OEM (soon to change ) and EBC and I thought the EBC were  :sick:
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2012, 11:40:15 pm »
is oem pagid?
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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2012, 12:18:12 am »
Pagid, Ate, Ferodo, TRW (former Lucas-Girling) all do/are OEM. All these are fine.
Also agree with Jack about genuine VW discs and pads  :happy2: and EBC  :sick:.
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2012, 12:57:57 am »
Try eurocarparts, they have 25% off at the moment too.
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« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2012, 07:08:09 am »
Quote from: micaerin on March 10, 2012, 12:57:57 am
Try eurocarparts, they have 25% off at the moment too.
they always do, anyone know a 30% code  :drool:
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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2012, 07:48:43 am »
Hi Stu,

Might be worth giving your local TPS depot a call. I picked up some OEM front pads and discs whilst they had an offer on for £110 in Nov. My mechanic charged £45 to fit so £155 all in  :smiley:

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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2012, 08:20:24 am »
Cheers gents, got a quote for £120 + VAT from bosch so may go with those....
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« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2012, 01:52:51 pm »
Where do you live?
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« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2012, 02:49:18 pm »
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