Brake discs

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Posted 14 years 10 months ago #6787
Thinking about investing in some new front discs as the braking is getting much more wobbly at high speeds. :frown: If I've got AP's fitted what are the options when it comes to discs? Will probably get greenstuffs as well.
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Replied by slippy on topic Brake discs

Posted 14 years 10 months ago #6788
I got my drilled / grooved discs on ebay, paid a bit extra for them to have the anti rust coating on them (dunno how long it will last) obviously it wears off the friction surface.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-TF-160-304mm-Front-Drilled-Grooved-Brake-Discs-02_W0QQitemZ110448415529QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b73d1329

Cant comment on how good they work yet but the service was excellent. I also fitted Greenstuff pads.
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Replied by SamLuck on topic Brake discs

Posted 14 years 10 months ago #6793
I have bought the EBC Green stuff pads already for when I get my APs :) Mintex are good as well I was told.
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Replied by kara on topic Brake discs

Posted 14 years 10 months ago #6796

Slippy;6788 wrote: I got my drilled / grooved discs on ebay, paid a bit extra for them to have the anti rust coating on them (dunno how long it will last) obviously it wears off the friction surface.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-TF-160-304mm-Front-Drilled-Grooved-Brake-Discs-02_W0QQitemZ110448415529QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b73d1329

Cant comment on how good they work yet but the service was excellent. I also fitted Greenstuff pads.


Seems like quite a good price in all fairness. :) I'm toying with those that you've suggested or these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGF-MG-TF160BHP-MINTEX-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-304MM-AND-PADS_W0QQitemZ360069381698QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item53d5cebe42

Sam Luck;6793 wrote: I have bought the EBC Green stuff pads already for when I get my APs :) Mintex are good as well I was told.


Thanks Sam... I'm running on Red Stuff at the mo but they're almost worn out so might as well change them whilst replacing the discs.
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Replied by quicksilver on topic Brake discs

Posted 14 years 10 months ago #6965

Kara;6787 wrote: Thinking about investing in some new front discs as the braking is getting much more wobbly at high speeds. :frown: If I've got AP's fitted what are the options when it comes to discs? Will probably get greenstuffs as well.

Its worth looking at both Black Diamond and Tarox disc if you fancy spending your pennies both will improve the braking performance, as would the Black diamond Carbon Ceramic pads, used them on the Nurburgring last August with no fade.
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Replied by gotenks1321 on topic Brake discs

Posted 14 years 10 months ago #7109
I'd recommend Mintex pads over Greenstuff for the front if you do a lot of 'spirited' driving ;) Disc wise, can't really recommend as I don't have the APs :shake:

I use Greenstuff on the rear and they're ok there though :yesnod:

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Replied by kara on topic Brake discs

Posted 14 years 10 months ago #7117

Quicksilver;6965 wrote: Its worth looking at both Black Diamond and Tarox disc if you fancy spending your pennies both will improve the braking performance, as would the Black diamond Carbon Ceramic pads, used them on the Nurburgring last August with no fade.
Chris


Thanks for the recommendation I'll check them out. :)

gotenks1321;7109 wrote: I'd recommend Mintex pads over Greenstuff for the front if you do a lot of 'spirited' driving ;) Disc wise, can't really recommend as I don't have the APs :shake:

I use Greenstuff on the rear and they're ok there though :yesnod:


Thanks Dan! Do Mintex come in different grades like greenstuff, redstuff etc.?
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Posted 14 years 10 months ago #7121
Makes my investment seem so much sweeter http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?t=576&highlight=discs
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Posted 14 years 10 months ago #7123

CJJ;7121 wrote: Makes my investment seem so much sweeter http://www.the-t-bar.com/showthread.php?t=576&highlight=discs


Show off! :prrr:

Well if you spot any more bargains like that then please let me know! :poke:
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Posted 14 years 10 months ago #7126

CJJ;7125 wrote: Hold on....WTF are those??????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROTORDISC-ROVER-MGF-1-8-95-FRONT-GROOVED-BRAKE-DISCS_W0QQitemZ320456566789QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9cb32805


Weird I've never seen anything like them! They look pretty though. :yesnod:
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Posted 14 years 10 months ago #7127

Kara;7126 wrote: Weird I've never seen anything like them! They look pretty though. :yesnod:


Go on.......
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