Oh TITS! Have I bought the wrong ones?
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Oh ****! Have I bought the wrong ones?
I've just today bought some front brake pads for the Scoobie from Halfords, FERODO FDB948, thats what was listed for Impreza Turbos 1994 - on
Now, I am sat here wondering whether the pads are the same for the 4 pot as they are for the earlier models??
I assume the pads could be the same but the MY00 - 4 pots just have an extra 2 pistons?
Anyone know without me getting the old pads out and finding out that way?
Cheers
Pete
Now, I am sat here wondering whether the pads are the same for the 4 pot as they are for the earlier models??
I assume the pads could be the same but the MY00 - 4 pots just have an extra 2 pistons?
Anyone know without me getting the old pads out and finding out that way?
Cheers
Pete
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Oh, Bollox!! That was early morning job to do! They obviously don't do the later MY00 - on then!
I have had a look at the FERODO website to get a part number - its totally crap isn't it? No info like that at all!
Cheers for the quick response Ron!
Pete
I have had a look at the FERODO website to get a part number - its totally crap isn't it? No info like that at all!
Cheers for the quick response Ron!
Pete
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From what I've just found Pete, it looks like you need the FDP1327 for 09/98->
Ron,
only found that by looking in the uprated pad section, the pad no's are usually the same, but with a different code!!
edited to add, if you have a look, you can even check the pad shape!!
Ron,
only found that by looking in the uprated pad section, the pad no's are usually the same, but with a different code!!
edited to add, if you have a look, you can even check the pad shape!!
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Thanks Alyn!
The letters I have are FDB948 not FCP948?
The same pads?
Pete
Cheers again Ron - was it 1998 that they went over to 4-pots then?
The letters I have are FDB948 not FCP948?
The same pads?
Pete
Cheers again Ron - was it 1998 that they went over to 4-pots then?
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The early cars had 2 pistons on one side of the flaoting calliper - the later cars have 2 pistons outboard and 2 inboard and NO floating calliper?
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Thanks all ...... now, anyone know where the cheapest brake pads are?
Remember, I don't need, or desire, pink stuff - brown stuff - green stuff or red stuff ....................... my pads have now covered 49,000miles and still not squealing! So, any bog standard black pads would fit the bill nicely!
Under £30 should satisfy me, yes?
Pete
Remember, I don't need, or desire, pink stuff - brown stuff - green stuff or red stuff ....................... my pads have now covered 49,000miles and still not squealing! So, any bog standard black pads would fit the bill nicely!
Under £30 should satisfy me, yes?
Pete
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Its a strange thing, but the discs seem to be more worn than the pads!
They can only go from 24mm thick down to 22mm thick and then need changing - I normally change the discs every two sets of pads ...... but that will place the discs at 100,000miles (surely too long?)
When I learnt how to drive I was taught to anticipate ahead, braking was considered to be a failure ..... I still drive the same to this day - the gearbox and engine do the braking not the brakes
So, cheapest (Quality) pads? The challenge is to beat £30! Anyone man enough?
Pete
They can only go from 24mm thick down to 22mm thick and then need changing - I normally change the discs every two sets of pads ...... but that will place the discs at 100,000miles (surely too long?)
When I learnt how to drive I was taught to anticipate ahead, braking was considered to be a failure ..... I still drive the same to this day - the gearbox and engine do the braking not the brakes
So, cheapest (Quality) pads? The challenge is to beat £30! Anyone man enough?
Pete
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I was told the engine and gearbox did the braking when I learnt to drive, but found over the years that it's much easier and cheaper to change the discs and pads than the clutch.
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Hmmmmmm, not sure about cheaper? New brake discs and pads are what? £250 and fit them yourself? - do that every, what? 20,000miles? so, at 100,000miles its cost you £1250.
Whereas, my gentle way, you get to replace pads at £40 on 50,000miles and discs on, what? 100,000miles? - so, at 100,000miles it will cost me about £300 in braking gear.
About a £1000 saving ...... I have no intention of my clutch giving up much before the standard 100,000miles I get out of them.
Pete
Whereas, my gentle way, you get to replace pads at £40 on 50,000miles and discs on, what? 100,000miles? - so, at 100,000miles it will cost me about £300 in braking gear.
About a £1000 saving ...... I have no intention of my clutch giving up much before the standard 100,000miles I get out of them.
Pete
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Hmmmmmm, not sure about cheaper? New brake discs and pads are what? £250 and fit them yourself?
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If you took more care reading what was written you would see that I allowed £250 for Discs AND Pads!!
£37 eh?
Just my kinda number that!
Where can I get them for £37 each? I will order them now! a website or telephone number will do - I'll even travel.
Cheers in anticipation
Pete
£37 eh?
Just my kinda number that!
Where can I get them for £37 each? I will order them now! a website or telephone number will do - I'll even travel.
Cheers in anticipation
Pete
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