Brake Disc Question

FROGGY · 10th October 2007, 21:39

Do the Rover 75's and MG ZT-T diesels have the same front and rear brake discs?

I have been looking for replacements which will be required in the next few months and most of the ads are very confusing. Some state "Rover 75", some "MG ZT-T" and some "Rover 75/MG ZT-T" !!!

Which is it, or is it more complicated than that?

Mick

steve00117 · 10th October 2007, 22:29

Try here http://www.brakepartssuperstore.com/

GreyGhost · 10th October 2007, 22:32

Brakes on all models 75 and MG are the same except 190s have a larger front disc. The V8s are different again I believe.

T-Cut · 10th October 2007, 22:54

The Haynes Manual doesn't differentiate between 75s and ZTs other than to indicate the larger size of the ZT190 fronts, as GG states above. Other than that, all 4 and 6-cylinder models, petrol or diesel, have identical brakes. Retailers selling 'MGZT' as distict from 'Rover 75' parts are simply marketing them in different ways.

TC

FROGGY · 11th October 2007, 10:48

...for the answer guys.

Mick

amableson · 11th October 2007, 11:15

Ive just changed the rear discs on my tourer and they are vented, apparently saloons are solid.

JohnDotCom · 11th October 2007, 11:47

Strange, rear discs are generally solid on the 75 Tourer.

SMC Trading · 11th October 2007, 12:32

The EPC shows vented discs for the 2.5 tourer, I never knew that either........you learn something new everyday

JohnDotCom · 11th October 2007, 12:37

Ah thats mine and many others out then, but must mean you can upgrade them.

T-Cut · 11th October 2007, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by amableson

Ive just changed the rear discs on my tourer and they are vented, apparently saloons are solid.

All OEM discs are solid. Vented (drilled) rear discs are an after market fitting which some drivers feel offers better performance.

EDIT:This according to an official source. I defer to SMC's expertise.

TC

10th October 2007, 21:39	#1
FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Brake Disc Question Do the Rover 75's and MG ZT-T diesels have the same front and rear brake discs? I have been looking for replacements which will be required in the next few months and most of the ads are very confusing. Some state "Rover 75", some "MG ZT-T" and some "Rover 75/MG ZT-T" !!! Which is it, or is it more complicated than that? Mick

11th October 2007, 10:48	#5
FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Thanks..... ...for the answer guys. Mick

11th October 2007, 11:15	#6
amableson Gets stuck in Ex Rover 75 owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire. Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ive just changed the rear discs on my tourer and they are vented, apparently saloons are solid. __________________ Regards Andrew.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10th October 2007, 22:29	#2
steve00117 Avid contributor 75 Saloon Con SE 2.0V6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oop North Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try here http://www.brakepartssuperstore.com/

10th October 2007, 22:32	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Brakes on all models 75 and MG are the same except 190s have a larger front disc. The V8s are different again I believe.

10th October 2007, 22:54	#4
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The Haynes Manual doesn't differentiate between 75s and ZTs other than to indicate the larger size of the ZT190 fronts, as GG states above. Other than that, all 4 and 6-cylinder models, petrol or diesel, have identical brakes. Retailers selling 'MGZT' as distict from 'Rover 75' parts are simply marketing them in different ways. TC

11th October 2007, 11:47	#7
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Strange, rear discs are generally solid on the 75 Tourer.

11th October 2007, 12:32	#8
SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	The EPC shows vented discs for the 2.5 tourer, I never knew that either........you learn something new everyday

11th October 2007, 12:37	#9
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Ah thats mine and many others out then, but must mean you can upgrade them.