Brake Pad And Disc Combo!!

[The MoffMeister]

Hi all,

I am looking at improving my brakes after a few skiddy pants moments as the standard ones aren't up to it really.

I am looking at getting drilled and grooved discs along with pads, so im wondering if anyone on here has good experience or opinions of the above for a 2002 LC!

Cheers for the help guys and girls!!

 

[D3DNA]

If your having some fill you pants moments in your car its usually due to a.) the driver or b.) the traction available. But to answer you questions I suggest getting grooved discs instead of grooved and drilled as these will tend to be more reliable with less chance of breaking under heavy loads. The Ferrodo DS2500 pads are well respected and extensively used on this forum so they should be a good candidate to go for.

 

[CupraJay]

I recently changed my discs and pads...and i cant beleive the difference.

Tar-ox grooved discs...and Mintex extreme pads. Well priced, and you probably wont find a better pad for anywhere near that money.

 

[m0rk]

And when you fit them...

http://www.seatcupra.net/knowledge_base/fitting_guides/pagid_leon_brake_guide.html

 

[The MoffMeister]

Many thanx for the info!! mOrk whats your opinions of the pagid ones in the fitting guide?? and price etc!! Cheers And what do others think? grooved alone or drilled and grooved much difference?

The pads are sorted then the ferrodo DS2500 as i've heard alot about them!!
Just the disc's now!!

Many thanx again guys!

 

[CupraJay]

really would alter ur choice in pads. Discs are important, but they'r all pretty simular...pads however, very important.

Phone a specialist. Ferodo might have a good reputation, but mintex are better. The new range aswell, the extreme range are brilliant. I Payed £56 for the pads..and they are smooth and stop very, very well. Recomended by westec.

 

[The MoffMeister]

Ok nice one will look into whats about cheers fella!

 

[m0rk]

Buy good quality solid discs & DS2500's and you'll be away.

 

[CupraJay]

Also, dsics, iv tried discs from a few brands, Ebc, black diamond, tar-ox...And must say, the Tar-ox ones have been most impressive and best quality so far.

 

[m0rk]

plain steel brembo discs will be the best quality.

no holes/lips/scores - just a brake disc

 

[CupraJay]

If it was an LCR then id agree...since its not. I would go with an after-market disc. Most after market discs would be fine at a reasonable price.

 

[ibizacupra]

really would alter ur choice in pads. Discs are important, but they'r all pretty simular...pads however, very important.

Phone a specialist. Ferodo might have a good reputation, but mintex are better. The new range aswell, the extreme range are brilliant. I Payed £56 for the pads..and they are smooth and stop very, very well. Recomended by westec.

DS2500 pads are well proven performers and very popular for a good reason.

 

[ibizacupra]

Also, dsics, iv tried discs from a few brands, Ebc, black diamond, tar-ox...And must say, the Tar-ox ones have been most impressive and best quality so far.

I especially like the way their grooved disks crack in the root of the machined slots. nice feature

I dont touch Tarox products with a bargepole from personal bad experiences over the years.

 

[CupraJay]

Gues its a case of speak as you find. Iv never had a problem..and they get tested extensivly.

 

[The MoffMeister]

I especially like the way their grooved disks crack in the root of the machined slots. nice feature

I dont touch Tarox products with a bargepole from personal bad experiences over the years.

Hi ibiza cupra, any recommendations from yourself then as i dare say you get through some disc's lol??

 

[The MoffMeister]

Anyone out there any good advice for disc's??

 

[Darth Tater]

Anyone out there any good advice for disc's??

Stretch

Get these from Bill

Work well on track with Ferrodo DS2500 pads

Nice guy to deal with as well

I've got an LCR btw not a LC so you might need different size

 

[m0rk]

Yes, but you've ignored me (and bill)

so how about you tell us what you want to hear?

 

[The MoffMeister]

well mork you said about getting a set of brembo ones but i dont have an lcr ive got an lc but then again im not sure if they do them for my size i must admit!! Bill said about the tar-ox ones cracking so there no good are they?? Sorry was not ignoring anyone just wanted a couple of "o yeah ive got these they work really well etc" is all.

But still thank you for the input all of the above!!

 

[m0rk]

brembo make OE replacement discs.