Now praying for a dry day this weekend...Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
well delivery w/b 12 August turned out to be yesterday Now praying for a dry day this weekend...
Now praying for a dry day this weekend...
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
Yay. Good news. They are peasy easy to change. Did you get also the kit with the retaining pins, etc? Personally I've never needed them, but seems like some people struggle to push them out.
They are peasy easy to change. Did you get also the kit with the retaining pins, etc? Personally I've never needed them, but seems like some people struggle to push them out.Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
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///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
I've done pads and refurb'd calipers before so wasn't anticipating this to be too much more difficult
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
No, it's one of the easiest brake jobs on any car I have ever done. But the pins can corrode and seize apparently.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
Looking at a set if new discs and pads and after a chat with Doug at MRC he said its possible to get them a bit cheaper instead of tps these days so figured I'd check here.
Shop to the rescue again haha!
So from what I gather people are ordering these, how do they compare to the tps ones?
Brake pads wise sounds like the brembo pads are still the best to have for a car that doesn't go on a track?
Shop to the rescue again haha!
So from what I gather people are ordering these, how do they compare to the tps ones?
Brake pads wise sounds like the brembo pads are still the best to have for a car that doesn't go on a track?
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Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
I'd go for OE pads.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
I thought brembo pads were oe? Guessing tps for them is probably best?
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Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
Brembo are OE for the C6 brakes. Pagid for the C5. Special compound, though (or at least, unknown compound) so definitely don't get the cheapo ECP Pagid pads.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
Thanks Shop, last 2 questions where would you get the pagid ones from if not from tps?
Do the zimmer discs have a aluminium centre like the oem ones?
Do the zimmer discs have a aluminium centre like the oem ones?
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C5 RS6 Avant - Wagbo'd, PSS9, MiIltek Res, MRC Stage 2, ACE Torque Converter, 551ps 815nm | 00 B6 A4 2.5TDI | 01 Nissan R34 GTR V-Spec (UK) | 93 Toyota MR2 GT | 95 Mitsubishi FTO | BMW 318is | Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16v SRI | Vauxhall Nova 1.3SR Chavtastic
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Has beens:
C5 RS6 Avant - Wagbo'd, PSS9, MiIltek Res, MRC Stage 2, ACE Torque Converter, 551ps 815nm | 00 B6 A4 2.5TDI | 01 Nissan R34 GTR V-Spec (UK) | 93 Toyota MR2 GT | 95 Mitsubishi FTO | BMW 318is | Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16v SRI | Vauxhall Nova 1.3SR Chavtastic
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
I would try TPS or Virdee (on here). They are a bit pricey (as pads are) but i think they are the cheapest option for sufficient braking. Might be worth checking to see if there are any special deals on Ferodo DS2500 or Pagid RS4-2-x or R19 (or R29 - can never remember which is the road pad) but every time I have looked, OE has been cheapest. Be wary that some pad manufacturers sell them per wheel, rather than per axle. Ferodo do this for the pads for the 8 pot calipers. 
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
Looks like I'll be going for oem pads after having a look about at the other options.
Interested on how the zimmer discs compare though and if they are the same weight etc
Interested on how the zimmer discs compare though and if they are the same weight etc
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C5 RS6 Avant - Wagbo'd, PSS9, MiIltek Res, MRC Stage 2, ACE Torque Converter, 551ps 815nm | 00 B6 A4 2.5TDI | 01 Nissan R34 GTR V-Spec (UK) | 93 Toyota MR2 GT | 95 Mitsubishi FTO | BMW 318is | Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16v SRI | Vauxhall Nova 1.3SR Chavtastic
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C5 RS6 Avant - Wagbo'd, PSS9, MiIltek Res, MRC Stage 2, ACE Torque Converter, 551ps 815nm | 00 B6 A4 2.5TDI | 01 Nissan R34 GTR V-Spec (UK) | 93 Toyota MR2 GT | 95 Mitsubishi FTO | BMW 318is | Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16v SRI | Vauxhall Nova 1.3SR Chavtastic
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
The rear ones I bought are identical to the OE disks. Haven't tried the front ones. The OE 390mm disks are nice and cheap.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
Front ones are exactly the same as the Audi ones. Just no Audi ID on the disc and associated premium 
Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
Great thanks for the help folks.
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Re: Anyone used 123spareparts.co.uk?
just noticed 123spareparts are also on quidco too with 8% cashback when you spend over £120!
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