LCR Brakes

[Cupra R 84]

Hey there!
Think its time to get some new front brake pads for my LCR and I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to whether I get BREMBO pads or FERODO etc. Can anyone shed some light on which pads to get, costs and wher's best to get them.
All help will be fully appreciated
Cheers!

 

[jhlcr]

where are you mate?

 

[Hairy]

Galfer supply to Brembo, who supply to SEAT, who supply to you = £130
Galfer supply to you = ~£50 std (1045) or upgraded (1055) ~£70

(pads aren't listed on the web page but just e-mail or call them)

Fitting guide should you need it.

 

[Dennis]

Galfer = need new disks in 6 months, don't do it, see threads of a couple of weeks ago

 

[lc_allan]

Galfer supply to Brembo, who supply to SEAT, who supply to you = £130
Galfer supply to you = ~£50 std (1045) or upgraded (1055)

(pads aren't listed on the web page but just e-mail or call them)

Fitting guide should you need it.

Some interesting info. Stored away for future use

 

[YIN]

Galfer = need new disks in 6 months, don't do it, see threads of a couple of weeks ago

1045 here no problems but i know some have had trouble

 

[Hairy]

Galfer = need new disks in 6 months, don't do it, see threads of a couple of weeks ago

Makes interesting reading, I am getting some scoring with my 1055's, but they work well and as I eat pads in 8K and disks in 16K (before switching to galfer and no worse now), I wasn't too worried.

 

[ibizacupra]

DS2500's are £90+vat for info.... and work great

 

[Ruddmeister]

Having tried a few different sets of pads the Ferrodo DS2500 were a great compromise, improved bite and feel with only very slightly more brake dust and no scoring.

I'd recomend trying to fit them yourself as it's remarkably easy on an LCR

 

[karlosR]

i've got EBC redstuff on my LCR and they work well after a bit of warming up, they are a bit noisey though.

 

[richybigman]

What are Greenstuff like?

 

[Javelin Sam]

i have EBC Grooved and dimpled discs and Green Stuff pads on my Mini.. they are amazing.. the stopping power is very forcefull and stopping distances are greatly reduced

 

[F2 Stu]

What are Greenstuff like?

Crap.

These are more effective.

 

[richybigman]

Lmao!

 

[Ruddmeister]

i have EBC Grooved and dimpled discs and Green Stuff pads on my Mini.. they are amazing.. the stopping power is very forcefull and stopping distances are greatly reduced

The only disks I have seen for LCR's are made by Brembo doubt EBC do a fitment for the LCR.

Neeleyveeley on these forums ran Greenstuff pads with OEM disks and thought they were fine IIRC, not massively better than Brembo / Galfer OEM pads

 

[ibizacupra]

What are Greenstuff like?

Avoid... nasty shite things...
do not suit heavy car - soft as.

 

[V5Ade]

DS2500's are £90+vat for info.... and work great

The DS2500's are superb! A must for an LCR.

 

[Cupra R 84]

Hey There!
Thanks to all that replied help is much apreciated. Think I'm gunna go for the FERODO's Just another question where's best to get them. I live in North Yorkshire if thats any help

 

[SiGainey]

Do you do DS2500's for a 2002 LC (not R)?

 

[si-mate]

Hey There!
Thanks to all that replied help is much apreciated. Think I'm gunna go for the FERODO's Just another question where's best to get them. I live in North Yorkshire if thats any help

See Bill, Badger 5 two posts up. Then fit them yourself with the guide on here or find a good independant garage.