New discs and pads on the way

[bobbarley]

Just recently my brakes have been getting worse, and worse, and worse.  Absolutely no bite to them at all, and I've had to start braking a lot earlier when driving as the stopping distance is noticeably further.  This is despite my front brakes being upgraded at Awesome a year ago to a 312mm set-up.  I suspect however it is largely due to the Mintex discs and pads I got fitted which, in hindsight, look fake.

These are the suspected dodgy discs I bought last year - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-TT-MINTEX-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-312mm-ALL-MODELS_W0QQitemZ260156974492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3c9290659c

So have just ordered the following tasty treats from buypartsby!

EBC Premium Replacement Discs
EBC Redstuff Brake Pads

£137.99 for the lot delivered.  Looking forward to trying them out

[Wazzzer]

Bought mine from the same guy and they are still going strong... 

[bobbarley]

Weird, I know Rhys doesn't like his either.

I'll fit them the weekend after they come, be nice to get my hands dirty, been too cold recently.

[richw911]

Good stuff bob Im running genuine discs and pads ATM and they are spot on bite right at the top of the pedal, had them fitted ages ago 

Be interesting to see how your new ones are bud 

[Stronz]

New discs and pads all round are next on my list to do - probably end of the month. Was going to put 312mm on the front and keep umming and arrring about these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320494497137

Think I am going to give them a miss and shop around and try and pick bits up individually to save a few bob. Will be good to hear how you get on with your replacements bob

[jeynesey]

Just recently my brakes have been getting worse, and worse, and worse.  Absolutely no bite to them at all, and I've had to start braking a lot earlier when driving as the stopping distance is noticeably further.  This is despite my frony brakes being upgraded at Awesome a year ago to a 312mm set-up.  I suspect however it is largely due to the Mintex discs and pads I got fitted which, in hindsight, look fake.

These are the suspected dodgy discs I bought last year - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-TT-MINTEX-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-312mm-ALL-MODELS_W0QQitemZ260156974492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3c9290659c

So have just ordered the following tasty treats from buypartsby!

EBC Premium Replacement Discs
EBC Redstuff Brake Pads

£137.99 for the lot delivered.  Looking forward to trying them out

How much did that cost you bud, what did you go for?

[bobbarley]

I supplied the discs and pads to Awesome, cost £50-£100 to get them fitted, honestly can't remember which!  312mm carriers cost me £100.

[jeynesey]

So what was the total cost approx? And was it worth it?

[bobbarley]

Upgrading to 312mm brakes is worth doing.  What's not worth doing is buying cheap knock off discs and pads! 

[jeynesey]

Upgrading to 312mm brakes is worth doing.  What's not worth doing is buying cheap knock off discs and pads! 

lol fair enough. I have been contemplating it. Did it do anything to your insurance premium?