Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs

mluton · 08-01-2007, 01:29

These seem really cheap. Are they worth the buy ???
eBay.co.uk: SKODA OCTAVIA VRS RS FRONT & REAR GROOVED BRAKE DISCS (item 200066008932 end time 13-Jan-07 18:35:28 GMT)

Decron · 08-01-2007, 01:33

Hmmm. Depends who made them.

I have been looking at new grooved 312's and replacement discs are well over a ton for the pair

mluton · 08-01-2007, 01:46

QUINTON HAZELL.

They have a website:
www.qha.com

Decron · 08-01-2007, 02:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mluton

QUINTON HAZELL.

They have a website:
www.qha.com

Doh!

I see now....

If they came as a front pair i'd have a set!

Rob_OctaviavRS · 08-01-2007, 02:25

Just bought a set on a previous auction, just waiting for them to arrive so I will update on the quality and how much difference they make!!!

Someones gotta do it!

butchvrs · 08-01-2007, 10:14

I was going to buy a set to fit on my Suzuki Swift gti rally car from the same company, but when I spoke to them I changed my mind, the reason being is because all they do is machine the groves into standard discs but don't re heat treat them afterwards, so in effect actually making the discs weaker than standard ones. There probably fine for everyday driving and will look good but I wouldn't like to give them some real stick especially if running a semi competition pad, I use standard Q&H discs with Hawk blue pads (similar to a Pagid blue) on the rally car and the fronts only last 2/300 miles of tarmac stage rallying and the car only weighs 745kg!

Timo · 08-01-2007, 13:34

For discs I am going to be looking at ATE discs from Euro car parts. A mate with an octy vrs has fitted them, to a number of his cars including the vrs, and has nothing but good things to say about them. Only in the region of £40 each.

gregwilko · 08-01-2007, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timo

For discs I am going to be looking at ATE discs from Euro car parts. A mate with an octy vrs has fitted them, to a number of his cars including the vrs, and has nothing but good things to say about them. Only in the region of £40 each.

I second that... all my older cars, i've always used ATE discs matched with standard mintex pads and have just to find any trouble. That's why i'll be using the same when they need replaced on the vRS

Liverpool-Lad · 09-01-2007, 00:29

Get these instead...decent name in braking.

eBay.co.uk: SKODA OCTAVIA 1.8 T MINTEX FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS . (item 330062535916 end time 12-Jan-07 11:08:56 GMT)

Lummox · 09-01-2007, 10:19

QH are a fairly big name in the cheap end of motor factor parts.

starch · 13-01-2007, 10:21

Has anyone managed to test the QH, or mintex disks yet, as im also looking to replace all disks and pads in the very near future.

Rob_OctaviavRS · 13-01-2007, 23:23

My Front QH grooved discs went on today, I will post a pic tomorrow and see how they go, seem to have minimal vibration for a grooved disc too which is also a bonus.

**mannyo** · 13-01-2007, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liverpool-Lad

Get these instead...decent name in braking.

eBay.co.uk: SKODA OCTAVIA 1.8 T MINTEX FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS . (item 330062535916 end time 12-Jan-07 11:08:56 GMT)

Those appear to be the normal 1.8T disks pads rather than the larger vRS ones.

Liverpool-Lad · 14-01-2007, 02:10

The disks state 312mm so Id say they were correct?

shady-ninja · 07-02-2007, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liverpool-Lad

The disks state 312mm so Id say they were correct?

id have to agree with you.
yes they are 312mm x 25mm.
the guy seems to do a rear combo fitmet
for the octy vrs in 256mm x 22mm.
i might get one for my seat toledo sport

08-01-2007, 01:29	#1
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,398 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 226 Times in 201 Posts	Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs These seem really cheap. Are they worth the buy ??? eBay.co.uk: SKODA OCTAVIA VRS RS FRONT & REAR GROOVED BRAKE DISCS (item 200066008932 end time 13-Jan-07 18:35:28 GMT) __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

08-01-2007, 01:33	#2
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,557 Members Car: Vroomster Thanks: 66 Thanked 262 Times in 189 Posts	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs Hmmm. Depends who made them. I have been looking at new grooved 312's and replacement discs are well over a ton for the pair

08-01-2007, 01:46	#3
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,398 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 226 Times in 201 Posts	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs QUINTON HAZELL. They have a website: www.qha.com __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

08-01-2007, 02:25	#5
Rob_OctaviavRS Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 86 Members Car: Ex Police Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs Just bought a set on a previous auction, just waiting for them to arrive so I will update on the quality and how much difference they make!!! Someones gotta do it!

08-01-2007, 10:14	#6
butchvrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gloucester Posts: 58 Members Car: 2003 octavia Vrs+Suzuki swift gti rally car Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs I was going to buy a set to fit on my Suzuki Swift gti rally car from the same company, but when I spoke to them I changed my mind, the reason being is because all they do is machine the groves into standard discs but don't re heat treat them afterwards, so in effect actually making the discs weaker than standard ones. There probably fine for everyday driving and will look good but I wouldn't like to give them some real stick especially if running a semi competition pad, I use standard Q&H discs with Hawk blue pads (similar to a Pagid blue) on the rally car and the fronts only last 2/300 miles of tarmac stage rallying and the car only weighs 745kg!

08-01-2007, 13:34	#7
Timo Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miles from where I want to be. Posts: 395 Members Car: Octy VRS Tdi Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs For discs I am going to be looking at ATE discs from Euro car parts. A mate with an octy vrs has fitted them, to a number of his cars including the vrs, and has nothing but good things to say about them. Only in the region of £40 each.

09-01-2007, 00:29	#9
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs Get these instead...decent name in braking. eBay.co.uk: SKODA OCTAVIA 1.8 T MINTEX FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS . (item 330062535916 end time 12-Jan-07 11:08:56 GMT) __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

09-01-2007, 10:19	#10
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,420 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 746 Times in 626 Posts	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs QH are a fairly big name in the cheap end of motor factor parts. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

13-01-2007, 10:21	#11
starch Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South yorkshire Posts: 536 Members Car: 01 Octavia Vrs in black Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs Has anyone managed to test the QH, or mintex disks yet, as im also looking to replace all disks and pads in the very near future. __________________ Had a Octy, Vrs and loved it Then a 1.9 tdi A4 Currently scraping my bum on the floor in a S1 Elise Project biota is moving on well. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/proje...nderway/70851/ Gamertag: Starchr

13-01-2007, 23:23	#12
Rob_OctaviavRS Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 86 Members Car: Ex Police Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs My Front QH grooved discs went on today, I will post a pic tomorrow and see how they go, seem to have minimal vibration for a grooved disc too which is also a bonus. __________________ 2.3 Litres with 28PSi boost = Toodle Pip! Harmon Kardon AS3 Audio, Bi-Xenons, Heated Aero Leather, 280BHP + 400NM

14-01-2007, 02:10	#14
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Are these worth the Buy ??? - Octavia vRS Discs The disks state 312mm so Id say they were correct? __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

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