DarrenSTI

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Been doing some searching on here for some grooved replacment disc's for my impreza STI 05, its therefore using the brembo set up currently.

Seen the ones Bob sells etc, look ok but wanting more of the grrove look, similar to the K-Sport discs.
I'm happy with brembo calipers too, just after discs front and rear.

Now I have seen in the mags a company called 3G brakes they are in Harwich which is 30mins from me, they have pics of the disc's im after just no prces yet, they are the 2 piece with blue alu bells, perfect.

I will call them asap, but just wondering has anyone used them?, what the products like? and any pics? of any more makes would be great.

Thanks
Daz

classic scooby

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Hello Mate
I've just had some of BOB'5 grooved discs+kevlar pads fitted and all i can say is they are excellent,go have a look in Members gallery and look for my thread NICE NEW SHINY BRAKES there you will see piccies of them they not only perform brilliantly but look good too.
have a look see what you think
they were also brilliant value for money

Nick.

DarrenSTI

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Hi Nick, yeah I have seen these discs, look good your right, but just sort of hooked on the traditional style of groove.
I'll keep at it as have another look at your upgrade, thanks for that.

classic scooby

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No problem,i know what you mean and i thought the same but when i got them i was well happy how they looked,just a bit different.
Good luck with your search

Nick.

Godspeed Brakes

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Hi
Check out my group buys , I offer discs with curved full length grooves , can supply you front one piece , and 2 piece discs and bells with anodised bells.

Front 1 piece discs


Front 2 piece discs and bells


Rear 1 piece grooved discs


Can supply all makes of pads depending on your style of driving , and if your doing track days

All my discs come with a 12 month guarantee against warping even if you do track days

Cheers Ian
01656 723060

DarrenSTI

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Cool Ian, thats more what I'm after the 2 piece fronts, and same groove pattern 1 piece rears.

Question:- do people fit 2 piece rears too?

Could you pm me some prices for the following then:-

2piece alu bells front discs grooved
as above rears.

just rear 1 piece grooved.

Pad wise I currently have the Black Diamond Predator pads all round, and have be very happy with them. They have loads of life left in them, but is it best to renew pads with new discs?

Many thanks Ian

Godspeed Brakes

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Hi
My 2 piece front discs are £295 a pair , and the one piece rears are £119 a pair , we dont offer a 2 piece rear disc , as the handbrake is in the centre of the rear discs , the one piece discs are more robust for this

Yes you can reuse your existing pads , just flat them off with sand paper / emery cloth on a flat surface , make sure they are completely flat before fitting them to new discs.

Cheers Ian

DarrenSTI

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Excellent prices, thankyou.
Do they come with all I need to change them, i.e spacers/bolts etc if needed?
And they are the same size as I have so, 329mm F, 316mm R.

I'll continue my research, but will def keep your ones in mind for sure.

Godspeed Brakes

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They are a direct fit so you need nothing but tools to change them , they are the same size as standard , the front are 326mm and rears are 316mm
Cheers Ian

DarrenSTI

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Ok brakes I have got my head round now, onto pads next.

Reading that the Ferodo ones have a mixed view, plus they are dear, some saying had Ferodo but now have Performance Friction and loving them more so, again pricey, but quality is i guess.

I have Black Diamond Predator on now and like them, fronts give hardly any dust rears do though, think they may be different version of pred pad? would these work well with your 2piece front and rear groove disc set up Ian?

DarrenSTI

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FAO:- IAN GODNEY

Ian, do you think you could quote me on some pads please?

Im currently using Black Diamond Predator front & rear, and I'm happy with them, dont think they are the FT pads though, can you get hold of these pads atall?, if so at what cost?

The Feredo & Performace Friction are a little too pricey I think, for the use I will need, but am interested in the Kevlar Pads you supply, which would you sudjest be best for 99% fast road use Black Diamond or Kevlar?

Cost for both makes, front & rear.

Thanks
Daz

Godspeed Brakes

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Hi Daz
I dont supply the black diamond pads , if your happy with the performance of them you could stick with them , any pad make is suitable to run on my discs , the important thing is to find a pad suitable for your driving style.

The kevlar pads are a good alround pad , but wont take any track use , or very hard road use , they are a good mild fast road pad

The retail price on our pads are £75 front and £55 rears , but if your having discs , have deals on for comeplete packages

Hope this helps

Cheers Ian

DarrenSTI

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Ok Ian thanks, they are same sort of prices for the Black Diamond pads. I haven't done track days before, prob wont either, put do like to say drive with a smile on my face now and then, but woukld be nice to buy it all from you, so sorry to ask more questions then, but what pads do you do?

Godspeed Brakes

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Any questions please ask , I mainly supply the Kevlars , Miintex 1155's or Ferodo
DS2500's , these are the most popular 3 , can supply just about all popular makes , the mintex and Ferodo's are quite a bit more expensive , but are better for the hard driver , track dayer.
Cheers Ian

DarrenSTI

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Well Im all for trying new things out so wouldnt mind trying either Mintex or ferodo pads, might as well.

So I've narrowed it down to them 2 lol,

do either squeal more than other hot or cold?
Brake dust level?
Guess they are around simialr price-ish?

Godspeed Brakes

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The Ferodo's give off a bit more dust , and Round town the Mintex M1155 can squeel a bit sometimes , only seems to do this with plenty of stop start driving , but stops with a bit of spirited driving , the prices are £135 for the Mintex and £165 for the DS2500's , the Ferodo's are expensive .
Cheers Ian

DarrenSTI

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Them prices are for the fronts only yeah?

what about the rear pad prices?

searched on here for both pads types, as ever get the 50/50 crowd lol.

Makes it hard to choose really, but asking you is my best bet., Dont really like the sound of squealing brakes, but you say they may do, but go after a quick blast on them.

So, what would you really recommend me for a pad, Ferodo or Mintex?

Godspeed Brakes

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Just edited the prices for front pads as I put them up for the Subaru 4 pots sorry not the brembo's
Rear pads are £80 for either make.
I would say the Ferodo's have a slight advantage over the Mintex
Cheers Ian

DarrenSTI

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Ok thats great, might as well ask the main man these questions, thanks Ian.

Well if I may, can I call you up hopefully tomorrow or later this week and finalize the sale?

so just to confirm what I would like:-

to fit 114.3PCD, using Brembo calipers 05 Impreza STI.

2 piece Grooved front disc's
1 piece Grooved rear disc's

Ferodo DS2500 front pads
Ferodo DS2500 rear pads.

Could you also advise me of delivery charge?
and a possible cracking deal for the above (pm me that if you like).

Thanks
Daz

Godspeed Brakes

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You can ring me on 01656 723060 when your ready , the prices are rock bottom now so can't do any better sorry , will offer them with free next day delivery
Cheers Ian

DarrenSTI

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Excellent thanks again Ian.

Last question, Can I change discs and pads with out the need to bleed the system?, as I'll try this upgrade myself, looks simple enough (he says).

Do just have to take the brake res cap off to help push the pistons back in yeah, and thats all?

shepster

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Yup can be done without bleeding but depending on when it was last done it probably would be a good idea to put some new fluid though the system.

Godspeed Brakes

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As above , it would be good to flush some new fluid in while your changing your discs and pads , brake fluid should be changed every 18 months or so.
I also have a deal ( sorry dont mean for you to spend all your money ) on braided hoses and a litre of dot 5.1 fluid for £49.50 , or just fluid for £9.50

Cheers Ian

DarrenSTI

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Thats been something I have thought about today, just get a whole new set, inc fluid and braided hoses.

So think I'll add that little lot to my list, been way to busy at work today Ian, prob call you 2mo.(dont matter its on money, got paid today anyways lol)

Godspeed Brakes

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No worries , ring me when your ready
Cheers Ian

Sabas

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sorry to hijack, but, what's the difference between one and two piece disc's?

Also what price for one piece disc's for four pots as in the picture above and do you supply mintex 1144 pads?

DarrenSTI

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Ian can probably confirm this but, think the 2 piece are less prone to warping as they allow a very small amount of movement between the bell and disc, therefore can withstand higher temps/harder useage.

Pads wise over to Ian

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Order placed to with Ian, so looking forward to receiving, many thanks Ian

Godspeed Brakes

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Yes thats one of the benefits of two piece discs , aluminium also disipates heat quicker so the discs will run cooler , and they also quite a bit lighter.

I can supply you the one piece grooved discs and Mintex M1144 pads , including delivery for £240

Cheers Ian

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Hi Darren,

I would seriously consider the Performance Friction .11 pads. Superb fast road and occasional track pad.

Can supply you traditional grooved discs if required, although the multi-grooved ones are very popular.

Call me for a chat on 01462 488244

DarrenSTI

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Thanks for the offer, but I've already placed my order with Ian.