Recomendations for front discs and pad?

Plezier · 20th July 2016, 19:59

When swapping the wheels over today noticed that the front discs look a little worn so of course I then checked the pad thickness and they will soon need replacing. So on the to do list they go.

Am wondering which ones to get. Do we go for a well known branded make or a car factors choice? The prices vary wildly. The car of course is the Classic CDT Auto.

Advice and suggestions welcomed

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Robson Rover Repair · 20th July 2016, 20:08

Personal preference. On an auto 75 I always buy something with a decent branded pad as you do Hest the brakes when holding it at lights etc if your a lazy driver.

Plezier · 20th July 2016, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin_NI

Personal preference. On an auto 75 I always buy something with a decent branded pad as you do Hest the brakes when holding it at lights etc if your a lazy driver.

Reading the handbook,

I know shock horror!!!, it seems that the CDT Auto's disengage drive when sitting stationary with foot brake applied. I have always tended to knock into neutral when waiting on the autos.

Touble is with getting old some of the brake pads brands I have never heard of and know nothing about

it was QH, Girling, Lockheed or Brembo and now look at all the brands

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ZedTeeTee · 20th July 2016, 21:00

I went with PAGID discs and pads when I had my CDT, found they were spot on, especially with the 160 upgrade applied.

ZedTeeT · 21st July 2016, 07:45

I've often used EBC Greenstuff pads and found them to be very good and the fact they hardly generate any brake dust is a bonus. I've never been too fussy about the discs as long as they are a good recognised brand like Pagid, TRW, Brembo etc etc.

chris75 · 21st July 2016, 11:31

Borg and Beck ;these are very nice

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...-and-sfp100520
I have recently fitted the rear versions and the aluminium-coated discs are too pretty to cover up with wheels !

TomRS · 21st July 2016, 11:40

Personally i highly rate Pagid discs and pads... Pagid do some extreme race/rally pads and actually supply Audi with their brakes for the RS models so the discs are a good quality.

Lee T · 21st July 2016, 12:25

I agree with Chris75, after fitting Borg N Beck all round over a year ago they still look good work well and do not show much wear. And as said no nasty rust.
Lee.

Sheraton · 21st July 2016, 13:40

Borg and Beck - i replaced front and rear, no complaints

Paul..

Plezier · 21st July 2016, 15:36

Thank you for the information gentlemen your comments have been noted

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20th July 2016, 19:59	#1
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	Recomendations for front discs and pad? When swapping the wheels over today noticed that the front discs look a little worn so of course I then checked the pad thickness and they will soon need replacing. *So on the to do list they go.* Am wondering which ones to get. Do we go for a well known branded make or a car factors choice? The prices vary wildly. The car of course is the Classic CDT Auto. Advice and suggestions welcomed . __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

20th July 2016, 20:08	#2
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Personal preference. On an auto 75 I always buy something with a decent branded pad as you do Hest the brakes when holding it at lights etc if your a lazy driver. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

21st July 2016, 07:45	#5
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	I've often used EBC Greenstuff pads and found them to be very good and the fact they hardly generate any brake dust is a bonus. I've never been too fussy about the discs as long as they are a good recognised brand like Pagid, TRW, Brembo etc etc. __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

21st July 2016, 11:31	#6
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	Borg and Beck ;these are very nice https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...-and-sfp100520 I have recently fitted the rear versions and the aluminium-coated discs are too pretty to cover up with wheels ! __________________ Who said it was simples ? Last edited by chris75; 21st July 2016 at 11:33..

21st July 2016, 11:40	#7
TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	Personally i highly rate Pagid discs and pads... Pagid do some extreme race/rally pads and actually supply Audi with their brakes for the RS models so the discs are a good quality. __________________ http://i66.tinypic.com/5cd6xj.jpg

20th July 2016, 21:00	#4
ZedTeeTee This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stanley Posts: 3,334 Thanks: 240 Thanked 303 Times in 172 Posts	I went with PAGID discs and pads when I had my CDT, found they were spot on, especially with the 160 upgrade applied.

21st July 2016, 12:25	#8
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 850 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	I agree with Chris75, after fitting Borg N Beck all round over a year ago they still look good work well and do not show much wear. And as said no nasty rust. Lee. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st July 2016, 13:40	#9
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	Borg and Beck - i replaced front and rear, no complaints Paul..

21st July 2016, 15:36	#10
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	Thank you for the information gentlemen your comments have been noted . __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

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