I need to change brakes - what is best?

teateo · 26th March 2009, 12:45

hello everybody,

i have a Rover 75 2.0 CDTi 2003.
Some time ago the indicator light up for the brakes. I need to change them (the brake calipers - hope this is the word, english is my second language).

What do you recommend to use???

I heard people recommend me ATE, other TRW, other TEXTAR ...

who makes the originals for Rover 75? what brand?

please help me.
thanks

efreeti · 26th March 2009, 14:23

You should be able to get the original spec discs and pads from Xpart or Rimmers here in the UK. I imagine they will ship abroad if you pay the postage.

I just put new discs and pads all round on my CDT and it cost about £100. Can't remember what brand they were but they were just bog standard cheap things. Can't see the point in paying twice as much for brakes that are not going to last twice as long. If I were driving a v8 or even a V6 I might be a bit more choosy but the standard CDT isn't going to pack enough punch to make special brakes worth it.

Just my opinion of course.

Jules · 26th March 2009, 14:25

I've tried all different brands & came to the conclusion the OEM parts are best for spilling the least corrosive powder on yer alloys.

tazman3 · 26th March 2009, 14:45

you will have to change the wear sensor also they can be had from rimmer brothers also....

Brake calipers isnt the right word....you are looking for brake pads....

and possible the brake discs...

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/stoppress/mgrover.htx

try the website there is a phone number on it and they do worldwide delivery....

Martin

teateo · 27th March 2009, 12:49

thank you for the answers ... and for the corrections

ok i need brake pads and yes i think wear sensors are needed too.

but still nobody said what brand to go for... here in romania going to Rover shop is 3-4 times more expensive than to go into a normal auto shop and buy the parts. Same costs for the mechanics.

Please tell me what would you choose between this:
- TRW
- PAGID
- ATE
- TEXTAR

or if you have other suggestions let me know ... i am looking for a soft brake pad that will not destroy my brake discs.

thank you

T-Cut · 27th March 2009, 13:58

I guess you have access to eBay? There are always discs, pads and sensors for sale there. If you can't see any MGR ones, those manufactured by Mintex are of high quality. The slow wearing away of discs is a fact of life I'm afraid. The pads suggested are the correct hardness for the car.

StevenWilliams · 27th March 2009, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by teateo

thank you for the answers ... and for the corrections

- TRW
- PAGID
- ATE
- TEXTAR

To be honest I haven't heard of any of those but I highly recommend Mintex of you can get them.

shakennstirred · 27th March 2009, 16:10

a question for you, is the brake pad warning on all 4 brakes, as when i had wheel off yesterday there is no brake pad warning wire on the pads on the passenger side front.
havent checked the other side yet, no light on the dash(does this have its own fuse, may never been removed)

Jules · 27th March 2009, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by teateo

thank you for the answers ... and for the corrections

ok i need brake pads and yes i think wear sensors are needed too.

but still nobody said what brand to go for... here in romania going to Rover shop is 3-4 times more expensive than to go into a normal auto shop and buy the parts. Same costs for the mechanics.

Please tell me what would you choose between this:
- TRW
- PAGID
- ATE
- TEXTAR

or if you have other suggestions let me know ... i am looking for a soft brake pad that will not destroy my brake discs.

thank you

Non of those brands round my way sorry.
You tend to get what you pay for though, so don't go for the cheapest.

t_i_m · 27th March 2009, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakennstirred

a question for you, is the brake pad warning on all 4 brakes, as when i had wheel off yesterday there is no brake pad warning wire on the pads on the passenger side front.
havent checked the other side yet, no light on the dash(does this have its own fuse, may never been removed)

Only one wear sensor front and one rear - both on drivers side.

I fitted mintex discs and pads over 20,000 miles ago and they are awful, after I first fitted them I took them back off to make sure I had not got copper slip on them somewhere. They have passed 2 MOTs so obviously work but when I drive another car I tend to go through the windscreen on braking for the first time.
EBC are very good (they do standard brakes as well as green stuff / red stuff pads e.t.c) and good price often with free delivery. I would stick to OE if possible though for pads at least.

26th March 2009, 12:45	#1
teateo Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sibiu, Romania Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I need to change brakes - what is best? hello everybody, i have a Rover 75 2.0 CDTi 2003. Some time ago the indicator light up for the brakes. I need to change them (the brake calipers - hope this is the word, english is my second language). What do you recommend to use??? I heard people recommend me ATE, other TRW, other TEXTAR ... who makes the originals for Rover 75? what brand? please help me. thanks __________________ My car: Rover 75 My job: Webdesigner.

26th March 2009, 14:23	#2
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27th March 2009, 12:49	#5
teateo Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sibiu, Romania Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thank you for the answers ... and for the corrections ok i need brake pads and yes i think wear sensors are needed too. but still nobody said what brand to go for... here in romania going to Rover shop is 3-4 times more expensive than to go into a normal auto shop and buy the parts. Same costs for the mechanics. Please tell me what would you choose between this: - TRW - PAGID - ATE - TEXTAR or if you have other suggestions let me know ... i am looking for a soft brake pad that will not destroy my brake discs. thank you __________________ My car: Rover 75 My job: Webdesigner.

27th March 2009, 16:10	#8
shakennstirred Gets stuck in Rover 75 ConnSE Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: long eaton/Nottingham Posts: 580 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	a question for you, is the brake pad warning on all 4 brakes, as when i had wheel off yesterday there is no brake pad warning wire on the pads on the passenger side front. havent checked the other side yet, no light on the dash(does this have its own fuse, may never been removed) __________________ Due to government cutbacks, the light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off “You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.'” ----------------------------------- British racing green Harman kardon stereo upgrade//SYNERGY TUNING MODULE/EGR bypass/intake mod [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th March 2009, 14:45	#4
tazman3 Posted a thing or two Mercedes C200 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forres Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you will have to change the wear sensor also they can be had from rimmer brothers also.... Brake calipers isnt the right word....you are looking for brake pads.... and possible the brake discs... http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/stoppress/mgrover.htx try the website there is a phone number on it and they do worldwide delivery.... Martin

27th March 2009, 13:58	#6
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I guess you have access to eBay? There are always discs, pads and sensors for sale there. If you can't see any MGR ones, those manufactured by Mintex are of high quality. The slow wearing away of discs is a fact of life I'm afraid. The pads suggested are the correct hardness for the car.