Pads and discs advice

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HarryPearce

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Morning all.

Quick inspection yesterday revealed the need for discs and pads.

Just wondered if anyone could recommend a good brand to go for these days.

I won't be doing anything too fancy is my D1 so not sure if need to go down the vented route or not.

Nevertheless I would be very grateful for some guidance on what to go for and what to avoid in terms of brand etc.

Many thanks again to you all.

P.s just had some oodles of welding done after stripping out floor / sill trims etc. will get some before and after pics up soon.
 
I use Mintex pads, cheap and cheerful and never been a problem, and whoevers discs Paddocks or Craddocks are selling cheapest, again never been a problem unless I've caused it .. ;)
 
pagid are standard for most mercs and I use them at work for most things not had any fitment problems with them and no complaints either. I have found that drivetec are crap so I would steer clear of them
 
Thanks all. Good tips.

Off to a LR show tomorrow so hopefully might see some stalls with some bargains.

Although cant fit new brakes just yet.......still in garage being welded back together but its defo next job on list.

Thanks folks.
 
Sorry to possibly hijack thread a bit, appreciate advice on pads and discs but I think my calipers could do with replacing as well. Prices seem to vary from about £40 odd to about £125 each. Does anyone have any advice to offer, how about a cheap set and then rebuilding originals with s/steel pistons etc. Anyone's experience would be very valuable.
 
Sorry to possibly hijack thread a bit, appreciate advice on pads and discs but I think my calipers could do with replacing as well. Prices seem to vary from about £40 odd to about £125 each. Does anyone have any advice to offer, how about a cheap set and then rebuilding originals with s/steel pistons etc. Anyone's experience would be very valuable.

Unless you have done it before or are capable of it then don't do the home build, I saw a Defender stacked and on it's side after the first propper stop due to the owner being cheap and trying it on himself.

Buy OEM brand and either sell the old ones on for someone else to play with.

I fitted Bosch brand discs and pads, expensive here but very worth it IMHO.
 
Unless you have done it before or are capable of it then don't do the home build, I saw a Defender stacked and on it's side after the first propper stop due to the owner being cheap and trying it on himself.

Buy OEM brand and either sell the old ones on for someone else to play with.

I fitted Bosch brand discs and pads, expensive here but very worth it IMHO.

can i just roll my eyes and not justify it? if so, then :rolleyes:
 
When I did the fronts on mine I used Britpart (!) stainless steel pistons and and some good quality seals, which was a lot cheaper than buying the pistons separately. On one side it was easy to change the pistons and seals, but on the driver's side the two outer pistons were stuck solid. I had to split the calipers, drill and tap a hole in the piston to screw in a bolt which I could then pull on to force the pistons out. One came out alright but on the second the head of the bolt came off and I had to use another bolt. Eventually the piston came out with the wipe seal and ring rusted firmly to it. Once they were out it was easy to clean the calipers and refit every thing. I hope with s/steel pistons and silicon fluid I shall not have to do it again, although I now have the rears to tackle.
 
When I did the fronts on mine I used Britpart (!) stainless steel pistons and and some good quality seals, which was a lot cheaper than buying the pistons separately. On one side it was easy to change the pistons and seals, but on the driver's side the two outer pistons were stuck solid. I had to split the calipers, drill and tap a hole in the piston to screw in a bolt which I could then pull on to force the pistons out. One came out alright but on the second the head of the bolt came off and I had to use another bolt. Eventually the piston came out with the wipe seal and ring rusted firmly to it. Once they were out it was easy to clean the calipers and refit every thing. I hope with s/steel pistons and silicon fluid I shall not have to do it again, although I now have the rears to tackle.
Stuck pistons will usually come out with a heavy boot on the brake pedal, messy but effective.
Cheap calipers are generally fine, often the same as OEM without the branding.
 
i just bought the britpart stainless kit (which said it used g seals) and ordered some oem seals to check the difference.

the oem and britpart stuff are exactly the same.

i'll be fitting them this weekend if the weather holds, so we'll see ;)
 
Can i just add.

A few years ago i took my bike to a 'decent' place for a brake change. And wrote it off on the way home. They had let the app do the job and not checked afterwards. He had put both pads on the caliper side of the disc. So when i put the brakes on. It quickly wore the pegs away and then i had no brakes and smashed into the back of a police car at 60mph, breaking both legs and a shoulder.
 
Can i just add.

A few years ago i took my bike to a 'decent' place for a brake change. And wrote it off on the way home. They had let the app do the job and not checked afterwards. He had put both pads on the caliper side of the disc. So when i put the brakes on. It quickly wore the pegs away and then i had no brakes and smashed into the back of a police car at 60mph, breaking both legs and a shoulder.

you seem to be a bit unfortunate accident wise
 
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