Demolition49 Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Hey guys my cars done just over 26k miles and since the cars going in to get HKS lines fitted plus ferodo pads and 660 fluid plus a remap at abbey, do you reckon the discs are ok and how much life is left in them? I took a quick vid to show you all. Thoughts? Thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmfhmwsKnJo Quote
un1eash Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Hard to tell, how big is the lip on the edge? Quote
Demolition49 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Posted March 22, 2011 Hard to tell, how big is the lip on the edge? No more than 2mm Quote
rabbitstew Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 I guess it depends on how the car has been driven. Mines on 23k and the MOT guy the other week advised that the front disks only had about 3k left on them. Quote
Demolition49 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Posted March 22, 2011 Hmm so a tricky one it is then... im not sure if i should replace my discs, they aren't exactly cheap! Quote
elfman Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 if you later need to change discs you'll have to change pads to so could be worth getting them done if you think they're to worn. Quote
slimjim Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 My rears had a lip on the disc, only 3-4mm ... and the rear pads needed changing. I am ALWAYS preaching about how you can't skimp of brakes or tires... So, putting my money where my mouth it, I ordered some DBA 4000's and DS2500 ALL ROUND from ZManAlex yesterday, hoping they will be here today so I can fit them Again... only TWO things you should NOT skimp on... Brakes and Tires. Only thing that stop you. Just my tupenth.... Quote
slimjim Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Hmm so a tricky one it is then... im not sure if i should replace my discs, they aren't exactly cheap! I was VERY surprised how bloody expensive they were! Was sure "performance" discs I used to buy for the DelSol were under £100 a corner. they must have been pants ZMAlex did me a good deal. you better speak to him, see what he can do for you. Question you have to ask is... how much is it worth to have FULL confidence in your braking? £250 a corner is a LOT... but I think it's worth it. Quote
neo-ninja Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 christ £250 a corner - no idea they were that pricey! Quote
slimjim Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 christ £250 a corner - no idea they were that pricey! Yup... that is discs AND pads... (And fitting) And they are the CHEAPER ones... the PF ones are £550 for JUST FRONT DISCS! Quote
Demolition49 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 My rears had a lip on the disc, only 3-4mm ... and the rear pads needed changing. I am ALWAYS preaching about how you can't skimp of brakes or tires... So, putting my money where my mouth it, I ordered some DBA 4000's and DS2500 ALL ROUND from ZManAlex yesterday, hoping they will be here today so I can fit them Again... only TWO things you should NOT skimp on... Brakes and Tires. Only thing that stop you. Just my tupenth.... I completely agree, thats why im getting the lines, fluid and pads done plus i just got two new rears... its just a cost i could do without at the moment... ive already spent well over 2k on the car this month Quote
slimjim Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 I completely agree, thats why im getting the lines, fluid and pads done plus i just got two new rears... its just a cost i could do without at the moment... ive already spent well over 2k on the car this month I hear that. Bought some standard alloys... but now I can't afford to put tires on them or have them refurb'd Quote
Demolition49 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 I completely agree, thats why im getting the lines, fluid and pads done plus i just got two new rears... its just a cost i could do without at the moment... ive already spent well over 2k on the car this month I hear that. Bought some standard alloys... but now I can't afford to put tires on them or have them refurb'd I think if i do upgrade it will be the brembo drilled discs... at this rate ill need to sell one of my kidneys. Quote
slimjim Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Yup... Keep this up and I will have to sell ANOTHER one of mine! Quote
Demolition49 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 Let me know how you get on with those discs when you get them on! I think im going for these: http://www.lkperformance.co.uk/Brake_Di ... rId=154317 and http://www.lkperformance.co.uk/Brake_Di ... rId=154317 Quote
slimjim Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 That's not a million miles off what mine were.... you might want a chat with :-) Quote
Demolition49 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 That's not a million miles off what mine were.... you might want a chat with :-) Haha thanks mate, already done Quote
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