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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Anyone had pads fitted at kiwk fit.They offering a lifetime guarantee wonder if. It were any good.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I would'nt goto kwik fit even if i just wanted a p1ss and was driving past mate. Get them from Godspeed and fit them yourself. Pads are a 10 min job mate.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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As above stay well away
Very easy to DIY just make sure you use some Copper grease on the back of the pads to stop squealing.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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hmm wonder if thats why my rears squeal :S
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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dont go to kwik fit lol my mate used to work there OOOOOOO NNOOOO
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Ian Godney will see you right with brakes. Avoid Kwik Fit at all costs....
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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hmm wonder if thats why my rears squeal :S
Definitely mate just take them out apply the grease to the BACK of the pads refit job done, When I did my Black Diamond pads they squealed like a pig till I used the copper grease.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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hmm i'll have to take a nosey for a guide on here and get me some copper grease

extreme scoobies bloke said it could just be cheapo rear pads, but ive given it some hammering and still squeal
feel like a complete dick when parking up
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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I called into kwik fit for a price for a couple of tyres they told me i had to get all 4 done cos it 4 wheel drive.I would pack in driving if that was the only place to get your car sorted.Fo**in sh*t
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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It could be cheapo rear pads.....but.....if they never got copper grease it'll more than likely be that....i try to get the grease in the area the pad touches the calipers.....on the sides of the pads i you can picture it, as the pad slides into the caliper housing...clean that area with a flat screwdriver also....the build up of brake dust can be huge there!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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aye i noticed a fair bit when Stu was sorting my wheels :d
found a guide on here for getting at the rear pads, im a lil scared about touching brakes tbh :P
shall consider it, that or ill be lazy and just wait till i need new pads
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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I assure you once the wheels are off the pads will be in your hand inside 5 mins......what will scare you is just how little holds your brakes in place....upto you of course mate, but a great little job for the home enthusiast to save a few ££'s...
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by acstua
hmm i'll have to take a nosey for a guide on here and get me some copper grease

extreme scoobies bloke said it could just be cheapo rear pads, but ive given it some hammering and still squeal
feel like a complete dick when parking up
where in essex are you
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Trust me, I make Stephen Hawkins look like a Mclaren mechanic and even I can do the brakes within 10 minutes
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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ahhh thats a trek for me i would of done them for you
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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heh cheers , but guess ive gotta learn some time
might wait till after my trip to cornwall end of next week though!
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