Brakes Front and Rear

Wabey · 21-01-2008, 13:45

Age old question I know, but I am beginning to think I need some new brakes on the vRS as I get a bit of travel in the pedal, and when I step on the brake, it doesnt lose speed too quickly, which has caused some fairly "twitchy" moments in the trouser dept!!

Now, are these a good deal, and are they correct?!

Front:

SKODA FABIA 1.9 VRS MINTEX FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS 03- on eBay, also, Skoda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 01-Feb-08 12:11:43 GMT)

Rear:

SKODA Fabia 1.9 VRS MDK0037

Or do you know of anywhere else for some good brakes for a standard set-up?

ric04vrs · 21-01-2008, 18:21

It might not be the pads causing the long pedal travel , you could have air in the hydraulic system , this needs bleeding out

also another thing that causes a long pedal is play in a wheel bearing , this causes pad knock off , hence extra pedal travel to get the pads to grip the disc

you can't go wrong with the Mintex pads on the front , but anything uprated for the rear will be wasted as the rear brakes basically do nothing, just get a set of standard pads

john_grant358 · 21-01-2008, 18:23

Ill second that.

Wabey · 21-01-2008, 19:25

ok, I shall get my local garage to have a look. It is still under warranty

The Mintex do seem good...so cheers

ric04vrs · 21-01-2008, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wabey

ok, I shall get my local garage to have a look. It is still under warranty

The Mintex do seem good...so cheers

any brake wear problems will be a normal wear and tear item , so wont be under warranty ,but if there is a fault with a bearing this should be covered

Wabey · 21-01-2008, 21:42

How much should it cost to get my brake fluid checked?!

ric04vrs · 21-01-2008, 23:05

a fluid change should be done every 2 years as per Skoda service schedules , cost between £35 and £50 , depending on how much the dealer wants to rip people off

youngsyd · 21-01-2008, 23:13

Ill have to get a tech at work to check the bearings out on mine then as ive just done brakes on mine, and there as crap as they were.

It had a BFC 12k ago....

ric04vrs · 21-01-2008, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

Ill have to get a tech at work to check the bearings out on mine then as ive just done brakes on mine, and there as crap as they were.

It had a BFC 12k ago....

they probably still need bedding in properly , did you do pads and discs or just pads ?

youngsyd · 21-01-2008, 23:28

The full job lot front and rear.

Ive done 900 miles since i fitted them...do about 100 miles a day..

Ill get them to have a scan..

Wabey · 22-01-2008, 10:01

car is booked to have all brakes checked and fluid changed.

Costing £42.50, which isnt bad for peace of mind imo. 60k service due in 4.5k, but I cant drive with no real brake feeling for that long!!

Depending on what the garage say, methinks I will get some Mintex for the front and some standards for the rear. Discs and pads

Davy-B · 22-01-2008, 14:11

Sounds like a fluid change or air problem to me...

Jimbo vRS · 22-01-2008, 14:30

If you decide to go with the set off eBay, I can reccomend the seller.
Bought front & back disks & pads off him last week for the Octy.
Turned up 24 hours after ordering and got a discount on the postage when buying both (you'll need to email him to ask about this and then click "ask seller to send me an invoice" when paying to get the agreed postage rate).

Can't comment on the parts yet really as they've only been on a day and are still bedding in.

Wabey · 22-01-2008, 17:43

Thats good to hear Jimbo, thanks.

Have a quote of £50 to fit the discs and pads to the car, front and rear, so just need to grab a good deal on the brakes

21-01-2008, 13:45	#1
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Brakes Front and Rear Age old question I know, but I am beginning to think I need some new brakes on the vRS as I get a bit of travel in the pedal, and when I step on the brake, it doesnt lose speed too quickly, which has caused some fairly "twitchy" moments in the trouser dept!! Now, are these a good deal, and are they correct?! Front: SKODA FABIA 1.9 VRS MINTEX FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS 03- on eBay, also, Skoda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 01-Feb-08 12:11:43 GMT) Rear: SKODA Fabia 1.9 VRS MDK0037 Or do you know of anywhere else for some good brakes for a standard set-up? __________________ MATT

21-01-2008, 18:21	#2
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,165 Members Car: silver Fabia VRS Thanks: 31 Thanked 188 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear It might not be the pads causing the long pedal travel , you could have air in the hydraulic system , this needs bleeding out also another thing that causes a long pedal is play in a wheel bearing , this causes pad knock off , hence extra pedal travel to get the pads to grip the disc you can't go wrong with the Mintex pads on the front , but anything uprated for the rear will be wasted as the rear brakes basically do nothing, just get a set of standard pads __________________ not so bored now

21-01-2008, 18:23	#3
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,273 Members Car: 05 fabia vrs, remap 170+ bhp, PD160, silver dash kit, VRS door badges, eibach springs, Jabba ARB Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear Ill second that. __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

21-01-2008, 19:25	#4
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear ok, I shall get my local garage to have a look. It is still under warranty The Mintex do seem good...so cheers __________________ MATT

21-01-2008, 21:42	#6
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear How much should it cost to get my brake fluid checked?! __________________ MATT

21-01-2008, 23:05	#7
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,165 Members Car: silver Fabia VRS Thanks: 31 Thanked 188 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear a fluid change should be done every 2 years as per Skoda service schedules , cost between £35 and £50 , depending on how much the dealer wants to rip people off __________________ not so bored now

21-01-2008, 23:13	#8
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear Ill have to get a tech at work to check the bearings out on mine then as ive just done brakes on mine, and there as crap as they were. It had a BFC 12k ago.... __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

21-01-2008, 23:28	#10
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear The full job lot front and rear. Ive done 900 miles since i fitted them...do about 100 miles a day.. Ill get them to have a scan.. __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

22-01-2008, 10:01	#11
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear car is booked to have all brakes checked and fluid changed. Costing £42.50, which isnt bad for peace of mind imo. 60k service due in 4.5k, but I cant drive with no real brake feeling for that long!! Depending on what the garage say, methinks I will get some Mintex for the front and some standards for the rear. Discs and pads __________________ MATT

22-01-2008, 14:11	#12
Davy-B Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 167 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear Sounds like a fluid change or air problem to me...

22-01-2008, 14:30	#13
Jimbo vRS Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Castle Donington Posts: 82 Members Car: Black Magic Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Brakes Front and Rear If you decide to go with the set off eBay, I can reccomend the seller. Bought front & back disks & pads off him last week for the Octy. Turned up 24 hours after ordering and got a discount on the postage when buying both (you'll need to email him to ask about this and then click "ask seller to send me an invoice" when paying to get the agreed postage rate). Can't comment on the parts yet really as they've only been on a day and are still bedding in.

22-01-2008, 17:43	#14
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Brakes Front and Rear Thats good to hear Jimbo, thanks. Have a quote of £50 to fit the discs and pads to the car, front and rear, so just need to grab a good deal on the brakes __________________ MATT

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