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Brake pad replacement
This is a discussion on Brake pad replacement within the Octavia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; i need to replace the pads on my 1.9tdi, any ideas as to a decent set but not mega bucks. ...
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04-07-2005, 18:22
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| Briskodian  | Brake pad replacement i need to replace the pads on my 1.9tdi, any ideas as to a decent set but not mega bucks. i dont mind paying around £50, and i dont have a clue if you can even get decent pads for that. Bit to un-educated when it comes to the greasy bits. any ideas much appreciated.  cheers guys. |
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04-07-2005, 18:24
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| splash!!!!  Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth
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| just get some big name decent pads from your local specialist, they will be able to point you in the right direction. probably a lot cheaper than the dealer too
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04-07-2005, 18:52
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| Dinosaur  Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap
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| Greenstuff or redstuff.
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04-07-2005, 19:03
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| Briskodian | thanks guys |
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07-07-2005, 15:58
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| Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester UK
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07-07-2005, 19:35
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| Briskodian | cheers mate, but im buying the pads and giving em to the local garage. id proberbly make a whole lot of mess. cheers anyway. |
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07-07-2005, 19:53
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| Discordian  Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport, Newport - so good the Post Office named it twice
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| I'll echo TaviaRS's suggestion - EBC Redstuff or Greenstuff. Greenstuff aren't much more expensive than OEM pads, and should be OK for road use (rumour has it that they melt or catch fire on trackdays  ) Greenstuff rears are around £30 a set.Redstuff C should be OK for trackdays, but EBC don't seem to do them for the rear of a standard Octy. I've compromised, and have Redstuff C front, & Greenstuff rear. No problems yet, but then I do drive like a Granny  Redstuff C fronts will cost around £60 a set.
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