Discs and pads

1. wingswest Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Scotland,Lanarkshire Posts: 289 Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6

   #1 27th July 2010, 15:17

   Hi guys,
   
   Was thinkng of getting these from ebay?
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAXO-VTR-VTS-F...item4aa27c17ce
   
   What do you think?
   
   Thanks
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 27th July 2010, 15:19

   Bit expensive for front discs and pads, but if you want some drilled and grooved ones then go for it.
3. user_25706 Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Taunton, Somerset Posts: 1182 Millenium Falcon

   #3 27th July 2010, 15:26

   No make? Maybe just a stickler for quality - but I'd look to the more common routes that you are sure will be decent and have been tried and tested rather than buying un-branded ones off ebay, which could quite possibly be made of poorer quality materials.
   
   If you are serious about a better braking package I suggest looking at this:
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...rake-kits.html
   
   Yes it is expensive, but they are one of if not the best braking package for fast road usage available to the 247mm setup.
4. wingswest Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Scotland,Lanarkshire Posts: 289 Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6

   #4 27th July 2010, 15:31

   Bascially I just wanted a set that look good.
   My car is a show car,so i wanted them just for looks.
   
   My cars never driven fast etc...
   
   So I don't really need anything for a better braking package..
5. user_25706 Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Taunton, Somerset Posts: 1182 Millenium Falcon

   #5 27th July 2010, 15:50

   Fair enough - but if it's for looks then you don't need expensive pads. They are hidden by the caliper anyway so would be a waste.
   
   Some 406 4 Pot Brembos or similar would probably be the best 'show caliper' for the cash - they'll have huge discs which will look good, and have a decent enough surface for painting, with the obvious attraction of being 'Brembo' so a big brand. Not massively great for performance however, but as you say that is of little concern to you. Need at least 15" wheels though for anything bigger than 266mm.