stagey

hope this works being a new member!!
just been quoted 170 plus vat for new front brembo pads for my 03sti, apart from fainting, anyone any thoughts on black diamond or other brands?
any recommendations for suppliers?
cheers

corradoboy

Ferodo DS2500 or Pagid RS4.2.1 Black from www.asperformance.com

AndyMoody

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Call Alyn @ ASP as above you can't go wrong.

B0DSKI

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I got charged £160 + VAT for rear pads at my last service and they're half the size!!

DannyBoy007

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I can't beleive some people pay that sort of money for standard items when you can get cheaper uprated parts.

I've some magic beans here for sale for those interested.

Gazz300

What do they grow into and how much so you want for them mate?

B0DSKI

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Under Warranty so thats y i paid the £160+VAT

silent running

Fair point, but IIRC, quite some years ago the EU made a decision that a manufacturer could not void your warranty if you used aftermarket service items / consumables e.g. air filters, oil filters, brake pads, clutches etc. These things are designed to wear out and need changing regularly therefore it is unfair to restrict you to using only top-dollar OEM parts. As long as the part you use is suitable for the car, your warranty is fine.

Something to remember (or check with your dealer) for next time. Obviously this doesn't extend to other parts that might unforseeably fail, e.g. switches, fixings, electrics, trim, plumbing etc.

Think about it another way - if your brake pads or clutch wore out during your warranty period, would Subaru replace them under warranty? They'd laugh you out of the door - service items aren't covered. And that's a two-way street. If they won't cover service items, they also can't void your warranty for going to the motor factors instead of the main dealer.

jeff mx

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i opted for red stuff front and rear and they work great with the brembos. need to get em warm though, otherwise they are vague. i saved over £200 aswell!
graham goode of leicester sorted me out with pads and subaru only charged £40 to fit when doing full service.

stagey

cheers mate will give them a buzz.

mid_life_crisis

Another vote for DS2500, just fitted them all round on my 05 STi, amazing