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disks

  1. mr.leatherday

    changing disks and pads on a lcr

    hi all thinking of buying some ebc yellow stuff pads and disks and was wondering if they are easy to change or is it worth the £70 not to do it. also dose any one have a idiots gide how to? many thanks martin
  2. greg

    Rust prevention/Painting of brake disks

    Hi Guys, I have Brembos on my Ibiza and it really annoys me how much bare metal (non braking) is exposed on the disk, which instantly rusts up!! I tried spraying the surfaces with heat resistant silver exhaust paint but the rust has started to come through that too. Has anyone got a...
  3. Trying to remove rear brake disks today in need of some help

    Ive done the front disks and pads they were a doodle to do come to do the rear discs and pads having trouble taking the bolts off that holds the caliper any ideas i was thinking of heating the bolt up then trying . And the screw that holds the disk on having trouble taking that off cheers
  4. Mr OCD

    Sensibly priced disks and pads for LC?

    Did a service at the weekend and checked the brakes... the disks are looking pretty worn so I want to replace the whole lot once the pads are dead (not long)... now my LC does around 18k miles PA so I dont want to go mad with expensive brakes as it spends most of its time on the motorway...
  5. paul-murphys

    lcr brake pads an disks

    hi guys its time to change my disks on front of my car i have been llooking at these ..... what you think an has anyone used redstuff pads with drilled disks? im lookin at these on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360111212640&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 cheers guys
  6. rich.h44

    disks and pads

    i need new disks and pads for my cordy vario its a1.6 se has anybody got any recomendations?i want to up grade from stanard ones! thanx
  7. brake disks

    does anybody know where i can get a good price on ,brembo brake discs,for the front of my 2002 ibiza cupra R,, many thank's Debby.
  8. rubbing disks, i suspect

    hi there my pads were down to the metal and ruined one of my disks, silly me couldnt be bothered to change a couple of days early. took my caliper off and took old pads out, fitted new disks, which are same size before anyone says, and fitted all back together, every bolt. last night was out...
  9. STEVEO@CYMRU

    EBC disks and redstuff pads

    well i fitted these about a month ago and although they brake well they are the noisiest brakes i have ever had they make a constant high speed clicking (like when you put a playing card to a bicycle wheel) even when i aint braking (does that sound normal) have taken them to 3 different garages...
  10. LCR disks, anyone tried these off Fleabay?

    Our lasses LCR is due some new disks. As they only last a couple of years not wanting to spend a fortune aslong as they work however coice is limited. Not a real fan of EBC (have these on my Elise and understand they alter the offset slightly) and I hate the turbo groved look (look cheap...
  11. Funkyfin2000

    Brake Pads and Disks

    Hi Guys, I have searched and looked up but i wander if someone could give me a definite answer... What disks and pads (with the sensor) are best for a LCR!!! Ive read that drilled is not a good way to go, rather grooved or just solid! I want to keep the sensors on the pad (my own...
  12. chughes163

    Brake Disks - where to get them?

    Hi, as you may have seen, i took delivery of a leon cupra r yesterday. One thing i need to do is change the front brake disks. A friend of mine has very kindly offered to fit them for me for 2 packets of crisps and a kirly-whirly (or money equivalent!) Wheres the cheapest place to buy...
  13. allallyouyou

    Brake Pads / Disks / Parafanalia

    :funk: Hi all....... :funk: I'm wanting to do an overall break pad and disk change (front and back) on my arosa but need the parts. Anyone know a good place/ website /brand I can get a set from? I drive a 1.4 16V Sport, Year 2000. I have no idea what size the pads/disks are on it so...
  14. bigger disks and calipers for tdi

    i have a 02 leon tdi 90 i am not sure what size disks i have on but the caliper is close to my 15inch wheels i have 17's on now so bigger is going to look better but is bigger going to stop my car better????:confused: can i fit disks and calipers of a FR or CUPRA or another VAG car which are...
  15. andycalvia

    URGENT! How much for pads and disks (roughly)

    tried a search but to no avail, does any1 know roughly how much new front brake pads and disks will be supplied and fitted to the Mk4 ibiza...just started grinding today...passenger side totally worn down :cry: ! will need to be done in a kwik fit style place as car has 1st MOT next week (this...
  16. mk2 disks

    Hi guys...Iv just had a service, and need new rear brake disks. I'd really love to get bigger brakes all round (312mm maby??). How mu hassle/cost would that be? Iv done a search but still Im not sure. There are some audi tt disks going cheap on ebay at the mo...any idea if they'd fit?? also golf...
  17. Any news from Galfer re LCR Disks?

    Well did anyone send their disks and pads to galfer and if so what did they say???
  18. ibiza rear disks same as tt ones?

    looking on ebay found set of mintex rear braks disks and pads for all none quattro models. looked up parts on etka and same pad numbers for mine and tt bar the tt have a b infront off the number ie tt pads are b 1j0 689 451 j ibiza 1j0 689 451j can someone confirm that these are the same set...
  19. LCR ATE Brake Disks and Pads

    Anyone used the ATE brand for disk and pads on a LCR. Eurocarparts only charge about £42 for the front discs. Regards.
  20. Disks and Pads - Leon Cupra R

    Hi all, wondered if anyone has got their brakes changed (Front and/or Rear) recently on a Cupra R and give me a rough idea how much I will need to spend to get mine sorted. I am not too techy, so wont be fitting them myself :confused: cheers :)
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