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| Ibiza Mk4 For the 2002 - 2008 model |
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4 | 28.57% |
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4 | 28.57% |
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1 | 7.14% |
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3 | 21.43% |
| Other (please state) |
  
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2 | 14.29% |
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06-03-2010, 16:10
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Evil woman of doom beware
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What brand of Brake discs & pads is popular/good value?
I am buying these for 312mm conversion and there is too much choice! I do not want drilled just grooved.
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06-03-2010, 17:01
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I'm using ATE power discs on my cupra at the moment with no complaints. They've done 35k miles so far teamed up with ferodo ds2500 pads and the grooves are just about worn away indicating that replacement is due soon. The pads still have a fair bit of life left.
Next time round I'm tempted by Brembo Max discs all round as power discs don't seem to be available for the back. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FRONT-BREMBO-M...item5ad631e433 |
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06-03-2010, 21:34
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Popular/good value don't always come together unfortunately
 I'd never have any other pads than Ferodo DS2500's now - expensive but awesome stopping power. Combined with some grooved discs from "mtec" on the bay and it's a good package for a semi-decent price. |
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07-03-2010, 00:42
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get some decent blanks and get them modified like mine
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07-03-2010, 08:04
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I've got Brebmo Max discs and EBC Red stuff pads. EBC got a lot of bad press with crappy pads, but the new versions are really good. I was going to go for DS2500 which everyone seems to have, but was put off my reports of lots of dust.
Plus my mate has DS2500 on his clio and now gets sweeks etc. I've had the EBC on for about a month and they are really good performance. As long as you get Green or Red they will be fine. Yellow are track ones, Red/Green are road and work well from cold. |
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07-03-2010, 08:06
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07-03-2010, 09:40
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Okay all different view here think I will go with DS2500 pads then as most people seem to agree, my standard mintex pads squeak am used to that. Think I will go with whatever is cheapest for discs is splashing out on pads more. I will post up some links see what you guys think.
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07-03-2010, 09:46
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OEM ones from stealers (discs that is) were aroun £65 each. Don't skimp on the ££ for the discs, they'll last longer than the pads!
I had cheap ones on the car when i got it and they warped within 2 months. DS2500 are good, I just wanted to be different and give EBC a go. Think EBC are just as good and cheaper. |
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17-03-2010, 14:59
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Evil woman of doom beware
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Are these the right oneshttp://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/basket/
Or any of these http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pag...sub_category=1 why are there so many!? Bought CRN grooved discs but nto sure which of the above to get they all look the same? |
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17-03-2010, 17:41
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I went with the EBC hardened discs and the DS2500 and can't fault them.
pair of discs were only about £75.
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17-03-2010, 17:56
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Cant recommend the EBC brake disks, if i can wear them smooth in a 1.2 corsa they wont stand a chance in a 1.9 TDi. The green stuff pads were ok, had them on my last 3 cars, when i get the cash am going to go with Black Diamond disks and predator pads.. want a bit of a change.
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17-03-2010, 19:24
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The discs Damoegan and I have from ebay look to me like OEM blanks from SEAT, with additional grooves or holes (or both) added at a later stage.
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18-03-2010, 15:03
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can anyone please tell me which pads I need from the link I posted, please! As I said I have already ordered CRN discs for £88 delivered, got some quotes for EBC discs form Badger5 but I cannot spend that much!
But now want the DS2055 pads but there are several available for the Audi don't want to buy the wrong ones and the link above seems to be the cheapest delivered price. |
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18-03-2010, 16:47
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In the link you provided with 3 listed
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pag...sub_category=1 they are ALL the same pads, same part number, unless I'm missing something |
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18-03-2010, 16:54
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If the car has standard kit (not upgraded disks etc) then I would think we are looking at Lucus Calipers?
I'm getting the car is a Ibiza/1.9 TD FR (Original Car = 130 BHP)/2004- If so these are the EBC ones http://www.ebcbrakesdirect.com/car/p...9+%282004-%29# Which based on the picture of the shape means it is these Ferodo's http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pag...oduct=15263376 I'm not 100% as I've got a Cupra and they are AP calipers, but if the shape looks like it does in the pics then hope that helps. |
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18-03-2010, 17:19
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http://www.thettshop.co.uk/latest.as...product=600450
Suggests a pad part number FDS1463 which is different to what you've found Edit: Pad part number I said above is a DS Performance part number not DS2500 - After a bit of reading you are correct with FCP590H for the front DS2500 pads Last edited by darkhorse; 18-03-2010 at 17:34. |
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18-03-2010, 18:49
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18-03-2010, 23:21
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I'm a fan of EBC stuff. We have put them on most of our cars now, from my old Metro to my dads Scoobie. They produce less dust, suit our driving styles and are kinder to discs. The Grooved and dimpled discs will not crack, unlike drilled ones and their slotted ones are much quieter, but still better than plain ones.
If you don't want EBCs then get Mintex or Ferodo. I would be temped with the DS2500 as people rave about them, but I don't want to pay well over £100 for a set of pads. I'll stick with my £60 odd Green Stuff. There is a thread on Briskoda discussing how road legal these Ferodos are as I don't think they comply with Regulation 90. Briskoda.net - DS2500 "track day only" pads There is also an Italian Magazine test mentioned in that thread that tested brake pads and EBCs Red stuff comes top, beating DS2500s which came 3rd.
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19-03-2010, 07:57
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Evil woman of doom beware
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Are the green ones for road use then, is it blue and yellow that are for track use (warm not suitable fro cold) I do alot of short journey to work. Tbh I am actually having second thoughts now about DS2500s I have paid less for the discsnow and I really don't want to spend too much on discs and pads as I had to buy the calipers brand new but didn't want cheap crap either. Was always put of by EBC everyone saying they are dodgy for short journeys.
I am not bothered about whatever reg 90 is I have HIDs on my car which is technically wrong and who would check brake pads! |
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19-03-2010, 09:45
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Green stuff will work better form cold than red stuff, as red are more track orientated, the EBC ultimax pads which are the oem replacement are quite good for the price, i had them on my old car and noticed an improvement.
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