Advice on buying front and rear disks and pads - Page 2

Mike · 25th January 2009, 12:23

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Originally Posted by David3807

Could save a few quid with these -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-ROVER-...742.m153.l1262

HAve used the seller myself for brakes - prompt delivery and genuine parts.

err............

Hi David

I think I beat you to this one

Hope all is well.

Mike

Mike · 25th January 2009, 12:26

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Originally Posted by apywell

Hi Mike

Not sure these are the same. States from 03/99. Mine's 02. But are cheaper especially postage

They are exactly the same parts as the other seller. 'From 03/99 just means they fit all cars from launch in 03/99

apywell · 25th January 2009, 12:27

I think I'll go with the recomendations stated above. And I'll save around £50 doing so.

apywell · 25th January 2009, 12:31

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Originally Posted by Mike

They are exactly the same parts as the other seller. 'From 03/99 just means they fit all cars from launch in 03/99

Ahhh I understand what it means now.

David3807 · 25th January 2009, 12:42

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Originally Posted by Mike

err............

Hi David

I think I beat you to this one

Mike

As do most people Mike. Must learn to refresh before replying or type faster.

Mind you must be helpful to the OP to have three people replying in the same way.

Keeping fine thanks apart from the usual Jan 31panic (I am an accountant for my sins). Hows the V8. Previous owner thought he saw the car around here a few weeks ago. Was he dreaming ?

David

Mike · 25th January 2009, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by David3807

As do most people Mike. Must learn to refresh before replying or type faster.

Mind you must be helpful to the OP to have three people replying in the same way.

Keeping fine thanks apart from the usual Jan 31panic (I am an accountant for my sins). Hows the V8. Previous owner thought he saw the car around here a few weeks ago. Was he dreaming ?

David

Yes he was either dreaming.or pining

V8 just gets better and better. I get the chance to drive it out every couple of weeks

Took it to Manchester and back over Christmas, now that was fun

Jan 31

Same for me, then the VAT deadline at end of Feb, then end of tax year 31 March...............good fun!

Cheers

Greeners · 25th January 2009, 15:19

You might want to add handbrake shoes too, Check with Mr Lates frst though

RayC333 · 25th January 2009, 15:46

Just replaced my rear discs and pads (which are common across all models).

The handbrake shoes were not too worn but they all had axial cracks around the shoe circumference through the linings - so I decided to replace them.

I used Mintex discs, pads and shoes and was very pleased with the result.

As a general note I will no longer trust the wear indicators only. The pad with the indicator still had around 4mm thickess left and had not quite operated the warning light, whereas on the other caliper the pad lining had worn virtually down to the metal back plate !

Greeners · 25th January 2009, 15:52

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Originally Posted by RayC333

Just replaced my rear discs and pads (which are common across all models).

Rear discs are either solid or vented depending on model...

apywell · 25th January 2009, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Greeners

You might want to add handbrake shoes too, Check with Mr Lates frst though

Yeah, I may well just do that.

Thanks everyone for the advice.

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RayC333 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 187 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just replaced my rear discs and pads (which are common across all models). The handbrake shoes were not too worn but they all had axial cracks around the shoe circumference through the linings - so I decided to replace them. I used Mintex discs, pads and shoes and was very pleased with the result. As a general note I will no longer trust the wear indicators only. The pad with the indicator still had around 4mm thickess left and had not quite operated the warning light, whereas on the other caliper the pad lining had worn virtually down to the metal back plate ! Last edited by RayC333; 25th January 2009 at 15:47.. Reason: spelling