Brake Bits

Can anyone recommend a mail order parts supplier for discs/pads for MGTF please?

Want to do the work myself but also want to be sure that they are not cheap and nasty replacements.
Is it always necessary to change pads at the same time when discs are renewed?

I'm not one of these 'fair weather' drivers!!!!

Not sure about suppliers, I tend to go via eBay.

You should always change pads when fitting new discs, the old ones will have worn like the discs and will start a similar wear pattern on the new ones.

I replied to this earlier, but my post has disappeared. oOoOooOooh!:lol:

Anyway, I said that I use the local motor factor generally, but I have used ebay and just went for the cheapest trader with a good feedback.

Mark's quite right, new discs, new pads!

TFTiger wrote: Can anyone recommend a mail order parts supplier for discs/pads for MGTF please?

Want to do the work myself but also want to be sure that they are not cheap and nasty replacements.
Is it always necessary to change pads at the same time when discs are renewed?

I'm not one of these 'fair weather' drivers!!!!

Always new pads with new discs, go to www.mg-tr-parts.co.uk (David Manners group) they are selling TRW front discs for £35.25 a pair and front pads for £23.50 ~ the rear discs are £35.25 a pair and the pads are £17.65 a set. these prices are plus delivery charge. Powerstop brakes is another one go to www.motoringclassics.co.uk they do EBC products better discs and green stuff pads (better pads) but they will set you back £45.00 for a set of pads, but they are well worth the extra expense. another one is www.sussexclassiccar.co.uk ~ i would reccomend that you replace the countersunk locating screws with stainless ones as they tend to rust in and shear off. you may also have difficulty in getting the old discs off, they rust onto the hubs and need a "lump hammer" to get them off! _ i had heard of one where the discs actually shattered when trying to remove them with a large hammer. good luck :lol:

Sussex classic car also sell on ebay, really great people too I've used them for loads of bits off ebay an everyone so far has come in an MG Rover box, arrived the very next day too

david aiketgate wrote: ......Mark's quite right,..........

who?

talkingcars wrote:

david aiketgate wrote: ......Mark's quite right,..........

who?

Err...Mark...He was sitting next to me when I wrote that...Honest.:shrug::whistle: Err, James.:lol:

Thanks to all for all the helpful advice. It's not true what they said about MG owners!

I have a fair idea what "they" say - but not on this forum

Friendliest bunch around :woohoo: