On the fronts he says EBC disks and pads, on the rears he only specifies the pads as EBC.

I would have no qualms about fitting EBC brake disks and pads but would hesitate to fit an unknown pattern part.

I have EBC disks and pads all round on my F, they're excellent.

 

e bay brakes

I bought a set from e bay for the fronts (discs and pads)
but didn't buy the cheapest as they were too cheap to be true! The set I bought was at least a well known name,
(Mintex), and appear to be well made. Time will tell.

 

Only buy genuine brake parts on ebay - they're cheap enough at around £80...

 

Have to agree or minitex seem ok(ish) atm. I got stung with a no name set once-ended up replacing again after 5k miles due to warpage and poor pads. Ended up costing more in the end so don't do it!!!

 

Thanks ever so much for your replies on this, I'll email the chap to find out exactly what make the discs are.

I'll make sure to purchase only branded and original goods, thanks.

Does anyone have any good links to items at all?

 

http://www.ebcbrakes.com/

http://www.brakes4u.co.uk/default.asp?PARTNER=google&gclid=CMS26-Ho7pECFQMXuwodgFmIoA

 

Lovely stuff Kelvin, thank you.

 

Just had a quick reply back, anyone heard of Autonational discs?

 

Ermmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

Nope.

 

Cheers cj

 

I had ATS fit new discs on my 75 2.5v6 Tourer. 18 months of squeaky brakes and several sets of shoes later, I hade Ridgeway in Rotherham (It's not over for Rover!) replace the whole lot with Mintex and the problem has disappeared. Don't cut corners on brakes - the quality ones really aren't that expensive.
Guido!

 

Thank you for the advice Guido, I'll not be skimping on the brakes, it's simply I like to find the best shoe for the job at the best rate!

I'm now looking into EBC discs and pads all round.

 

Don't buy the cheapest as stated, but saying that loads of our Rover parts come from lands far away
Go for the Ferodo or Mintex or even Motaquip, Like members have found the quick fit type places, and I see them all the time in my trade only Factors buying always the cheapest in bulk discs and pads, mind you i see the main dealers in as well. The main thing is clean everything, all the rust were the disc fastens to, even a little emery to be sure a smear of copper slip. Make sure you trap no muck on re assembly, plus clean the new discs with meths or brake cleaner to get the protective grease off them. A lot of disc problems more the pulsing pedal problem on braking is done when pads are changed and who ever, gets a crowbar in to push the piston back and bends the disc as they use it as a fulcrum, always crack the nipple first then tap old pads back and forwards to break rust off. Pull them out with mole grips or pad remover, i have a metal plate to put over the piston and a G clamp and get the pistons back that way. Then clean all the scale of the calipers put in new pads some times these benifit from a light fileing on edges so they are not to tight a fit, re-fit any anti rattle and hold with copper slip and finish job IE put pins in and side spring. basham

 

I have just ordered, and had delivered, a set of original Rover discs and pads from e-parts who are Xpart dealers

For the price difference, why run the risk of trying to save a few pounds on THE most important components on your car?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-ROVER...63465QQihZ004QQcategoryZ10414QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

 

I have just ordered, and had delivered, a set of original Rover discs and pads from e-parts who are Xpart dealers

For the price difference, why run the risk of trying to save a few pounds on THE most important components on your car?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-ROVER...63465QQihZ004QQcategoryZ10414QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

..................no prizes for guessing whose job it is to fit them very soon :dddc:

 

Well said that man. Best advice one could give!

I would only fit OEM brake components, they last longer, don't squeal etc etc etc

 

They're a good bunch at e parts. I've bought quite a bit for my F from them as well as for the ZT.

That price for the fronts is hardly any dearer than some aftermarket stuff anyway.

 

I recently fitted a full set of genuine Rover discs and pads, front and rear, from e-parts. All working perfectly so far.

 

How will we know when they don't? :dunno:

 

@Basham - Thanks for a nice run through and good advice, bob on.

@Laser558 - Your right fella, I'm not wanting to skimp on the brakes but simply find the best prices for top quality parts. Brakes, as you say are very very important.

@Dr Dave - Having done a little looking around I don't think I can go wrong with fitting mintex discs and pads all round. What would you charge for the bellow?

As an idea how long would you say it takes two chaps to replace discs and pads all round while fitting two outer cv joints and fixing up the handbrake? The one chap is an older ex mechanic and moi a chappy who's fairly handy?! An all day job would you think, 9am - 5pm? Of course with many tea brakes and some fish and chips!

Thanks peeps!

 

Lovely stuff (as said by the Partridge)

How long did that take you?