Cheap discs of fleabay...

[AL]

Am sure we've all seen the cheap grooved discs of fleabay - £40 for a pair!

Think it's worth the risk going for them? My standard's are squeeling like a bitch lately - probs doesn't help that I keep making them smoke :shock: lol

 

[Rob]

From what I've gathered, they're just normal GM originals with grooves cut into them .. so no save up and buy some proper ones yer lazy git!

 

[Cobbymk3]

will they cope with all the power yours is creating al?

sorry had to... 8) .

 

[Astra Dan]

I'd get genuine GM stuff. I think Mk3s are heavy enough to warrant 288s no matter what the engine. Also GM pads have tapered edges, so shouldn't squeal.

 

[AL]

will they cope with all the power yours is creating al?

sorry had to... 8) .

Will do once my 1.8 is dropped in dude.

Oh, and the twin 40's I'll be bolting on...LOL

 

[djwilde69]

FAO RC!!

Nah you shouldn't buy cheap breaks it could put your life at risk!!!

(old thread alert)

 

[Rad666]

Warning, warning old thread alert, step away from the keyboard

 

[v6cesaro]

Old thread or not theres plenty of places still selling these `cheapo` discs so thought id share my experiances with them for anyone in future who actually wants to try some rather than listening to a load of brand snobbery.
Ive had the `cheap` discs for about 6 months now and have had no problem at all. Im using them with some ferrodo fast road pads that were 9 quid from on-line autosport or something and they`ve improved the braking no end. They`re a lot sharper and responsive.
Ive a 2.0 8v fitted which isn't slow and the brakes cope perfect even with fast road use.
I had the exact same setup on my mk2 cav I had before this mk3 and results were the same.

 

[Rusty]

Brake discs are just a lump of cast iron, they really should be fine.