Rover 75 2.0 V6 - Rear Brake Pads/Discs

KevG · 4th March 2007, 15:16

Hi all, sorry for not been on for ages......
I renewed all discs and pads on the car about a week ago, and has done approx. 240miles since, was washing the car yesterday and noticed that the rear discs looked rusty!, on further inspection the disc is part rusty and part shiney, stripped down the caliper and couldnt see anything abnormal about the pads etc, any ideas

Kev, I've resized the pics as they were way to big and quite large file sizes. Let us know if you can't resize yourself as we can always help- Mike

chris75 · 4th March 2007, 18:35

Is this a case of bad machining ? If you run your fingernail across the disc , can you feel a step ?

Mike · 4th March 2007, 18:51

I'm with you Chris - naff discs is a good bet. Are they OEM or aftermarket?

JohnDotCom · 4th March 2007, 21:54

Must be the discs or surely the pads would be "cleaning" that?

Fraser Mitchell · 5th March 2007, 20:32

Let's assume everything is OK in terms of dimensions. I suggest the caliper piston may be sticking or maybe the slide pins need a re-grease. Is it the same both sides ? Where the pads replaced with the discs as recommended.

KevG · 5th March 2007, 21:05

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Originally Posted by Chris75

Is this a case of bad machining ? If you run your fingernail across the disc , can you feel a step?

No Step, the discs/pads are brand new well 240 miles old now!

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Originally Posted by Mike

Are they OEM or aftermarket?

Aftermarket, TruePart

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Originally Posted by Fraser Mitchell

Is it the same both sides ? Where the pads replaced with the discs as recommended.

Yeah same both sides, and pads discs replaced in pairs.

The pads didnt have the metal shims as per the old ones that came off the car, could this be the problem as these are an anti-squeal feature and also to take up any 'tolerance' space

KevG · 11th March 2007, 12:23

**BUMP**

Turns out to be the Pads, I have now fitted QH (Quinton Hazelton) pads.

crofts · 11th March 2007, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevG

**BUMP**

Turns out to be the Pads, I have now fitted QH (Quinton Hazelton) pads.

Still reckon it's best to stick with Rover, Mintex or EBC pads and discs to be on the safe side. First time I have heard of anyone fitting QH pads (or discs) to an MG/Rover 75 though I know the name.
Rover O/E tend to be a bit more expensive but there are some good Mintex deals on ebay (matched sets are now available)

KevG · 13th March 2007, 21:27

MGRover OE are £66 or so from Rimmer Bros. so £16 from a motor factors is very appealing, QH stuff are used in OEM applications aswell

SMC Trading · 13th March 2007, 21:59

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Originally Posted by KevG

MGRover OE are £66 or so from Rimmer Bros. so £16 from a motor factors is very appealing, QH stuff are used in OEM applications aswell

Our MG-Rover rear pads are only £12.99 + P&P, you must of missed the special offer we had for the club about 2 weeks ago

4th March 2007, 15:16	#1
KevG Regular poster Ford Focus Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 2.0 V6 - Rear Brake Pads/Discs Hi all, sorry for not been on for ages...... I renewed all discs and pads on the car about a week ago, and has done approx. 240miles since, was washing the car yesterday and noticed that the rear discs looked rusty!, on further inspection the disc is part rusty and part shiney, stripped down the caliper and couldnt see anything abnormal about the pads etc, any ideas Kev, I've resized the pics as they were way to big and quite large file sizes. Let us know if you can't resize yourself as we can always help- Mike Last edited by Mike; 4th March 2007 at 15:47.. Reason: pics tooooo big :)

4th March 2007, 18:51	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	I'm with you Chris - naff discs is a good bet. Are they OEM or aftermarket? __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

4th March 2007, 18:35	#2
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Is this a case of bad machining ? If you run your fingernail across the disc , can you feel a step ?

4th March 2007, 21:54	#4
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	Must be the discs or surely the pads would be "cleaning" that?

5th March 2007, 20:32	#5
Fraser Mitchell Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 Club Auto Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe Posts: 898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Let's assume everything is OK in terms of dimensions. I suggest the caliper piston may be sticking or maybe the slide pins need a re-grease. Is it the same both sides ? Where the pads replaced with the discs as recommended.

11th March 2007, 12:23	#7
KevG Regular poster Ford Focus Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BUMP Turns out to be the Pads, I have now fitted QH (Quinton Hazelton) pads.

13th March 2007, 21:27	#9
KevG Regular poster Ford Focus Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MGRover OE are £66 or so from Rimmer Bros. so £16 from a motor factors is very appealing, QH stuff are used in OEM applications aswell