brake discs

1. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #1 14th August 2014, 18:42

   Got a 04 vauxhall vectra...The brake pad wear indicator came on 2 days ago...i've booked it into the garage to be replaced, quoted £206 inc vat +labour+ parts just for the front 2 pads and discs... My question is how can i tell if the discs need replacing? they still look quite thick to me but im not sure if thats how you can tell if they are worn or not... If i can get away with only replacing pads that could save me a good lump of £££ thanks.
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 14th August 2014, 19:16

   First off take it to another garage,that is a rip off price and the job is doable yourself.
3. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #3 14th August 2014, 19:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 First off take it to another garage,that is a rip off price and the job is doable yourself.

   Really? brake discs, £40ish x2, pads £20ish x2, Labour £60+VAT comes in at £206. Looked on eurocarparts and the prices for the parts are pretty much the same as the quote (thats for Bosch discs and pads rather than the cheap ones) Also not a chance I could change the brakes my self..
4. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #4 14th August 2014, 20:36

   Check out carpartsforless you'll get them cheaper plus free delivery. Google a discount code as well you can usually get a 10% one.
   
   Got to remember places usually mark parts up a little.
   
   The shop around for prices.

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5. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #5 14th August 2014, 20:59

   but my question is, how can you tell if disc brakes need replacing?
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 14th August 2014, 21:20

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   Originally Posted by OMGASAXO but my question is, how can you tell if disc brakes need replacing?

   Either the discs will be warped,or when measured for thickness are too thin.or under braking your steering wheel wobbles/vibrates.

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7. Rallynavigator L-plater Joined: Jun 2013 Birmingham UK Posts: 99 2003 Saxo VTR 1998 Saxo VTS

   #7 14th August 2014, 23:01

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   Originally Posted by OMGASAXO but my question is, how can you tell if disc brakes need replacing?

   Find out the min thickness of the discs. You can find this stamped on the disc itself or ring your local dealer. Measure the disc thickness and you will know. Below min thickness then replace. If they measure the min thickness or above then they should be good for a further set of pads.

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8. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #8 14th August 2014, 23:40

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   Originally Posted by OMGASAXO but my question is, how can you tell if disc brakes need replacing?

   
   If you can jack the car up, take a wheel off and measure the discs then you will be able to change the discs and pads!
   It's only 4 more bolts...undo caliper and take it off, take off the caliper bracket with 2 more bolts and the disc will probably fall off, new disc on, caliper bracket on, slots new pads into their holder, caliper on and done!
9. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

   #9 15th August 2014, 12:11

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   Originally Posted by jbrady72 If you can jack the car up, take a wheel off and measure the discs then you will be able to change the discs and pads! It's only 4 more bolts...undo caliper and take it off, take off the caliper bracket with 2 more bolts and the disc will probably fall off, new disc on, caliper bracket on, slots new pads into their holder, caliper on and done!

   You make it sound so easy but Im just not confident in doing it my self.
   
   Is Pagid a bad choise to go for? as its more than half the price of Bosch
10. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

    #10 15th August 2014, 16:47

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    Originally Posted by OMGASAXO You make it sound so easy but Im just not confident in doing it my self. Is Pagid a bad choise to go for? as its more than half the price of Bosch

    
    It is easy! Have you got someone, a mate who could maybe come give you a hand if you're really not that confident? But once you've done it once, you'll feel confident enough to do it again!
    And Pagid and Bosch are both good manufacturers so go with whichever is cheapest!

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11. OMGASAXO Established Member Joined: Dec 2011 Derby Posts: 1021 Posi saxo, flatty, Peugeot bipper, Vauxhall vectra

    #11 15th August 2014, 21:59

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    Originally Posted by jbrady72 It is easy! Have you got someone, a mate who could maybe come give you a hand if you're really not that confident? But once you've done it once, you'll feel confident enough to do it again! And Pagid and Bosch are both good manufacturers so go with whichever is cheapest!

    Still not doing it my self found somewhere who can do it for £136 not gonna complain at that