s1xtyn1n3 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm currently squealing so need new pads quite soon. Any advice on what I should put on? I've heard good things about EBC YellowStuff, but they seem pricey so want to make sure I'm not wasting my cash. I'd try fitting them myself as pads don't seem that hard to do, but I lack the tools to jack the car up so need to also consider fitting costs. In case it helps, I don't intend to track day the car any time soon, but do enjoy an occasional B-road thrashing (that sounds so wrong!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I have heard the Ferrodo pads are brilliant! Might be worth giving them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy P Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I have heard the Ferrodo pads are brilliant! Might be worth giving them a try. +1 Ferodo ds2500 pads, he does them for a good price. I put mine on about a month or 2 ago and they are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozz Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Front or rear or all? If rear, I just ordered standard replacements from GMF, cost about £26 i think without checking. I'd be tempted for better on the front. My local garage fitted for £22.50 so it wasn't worth my time messing about! I have brembo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy P Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Boom!!! viewtopic.php?f=157&t=27438 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Yellowstuff, no question. Incredible pads for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Not sure exactly which need doing, but I've never had them done in the 18 months I've had the car and not sure when it last had them done so I figure it's probably best just to do them all at once. Yellowstuff seem to be about £140 for front and back (unfitted) - is that a reasonable price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Sounds fair to me. Where's that from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Sounds fair to me. Where's that from? I was having a look on http://www.camskill.co.uk - actually work out to be just short of £150 which is fine as long as I can find somewhere reasonable to fit them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I was going to recommend Camskill anyway if it wasn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 The guys local to me want £220 for the pads and fitting which seems a lot. My hunt for a reasonably priced garage to fit the pads continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 It takes about 1.5hours to change the lot if you don't know what you're doing. Cs does the yellowstuff for a very good price. Also brakes4u. Yellowstuff are great value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am quite tempted to do them myself - doesn't seem too difficult and is probably something worth learning how to do. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 It's very easy, wheel off, two clips that hold retaiining pins in, hold one side of the retaining spring plate and push one of the pins out, remove silver spring plate, other pin out. Open fluid reservoir with rags around to catch any fluid over-spill. Push pistons back if required to remove old pads, new pads with slither of copper grease on the back and edges, put them in, replace one pin, spring plate back in, other pin, put the two clips in and job done. That's is the basic procedure for the brembo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Cool! Does sound easy enough, even for me! Might give that a shot next weekend Cheers for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 What tools are needed for removing the calliper itself? Also, just want to double check before I order; the Yellowstuff pads I'm after are DP41644R (front) and DP41537R (rear)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy P Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Everything you need to know is in here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=33329 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesiter Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 It's very easy, wheel off, two clips that hold retaiining pins in, hold one side of the retaining spring plate and push one of the pins out, remove silver spring plate, other pin out. Open fluid reservoir with rags around to catch any fluid over-spill. Push pistons back if required to remove old pads, new pads with slither of copper grease on the back and edges, put them in, replace one pin, spring plate back in, other pin, put the two clips in and job done. That's is the basic procedure for the brembo's Bit longer if you do the full monty and take the caliper off, remove the disc, angle grind off the ridges, and score the disc for bedding in. And don't forget to swap the shims from the old pads - like I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Everything you need to know is in here viewtopic.php?f=35&t=33329 Wow, that's a really good guide! My pads turned up yesterday so I'm about ready to go with replacing them Do you know if the procedure for the back brakes is similar? My guess is that they are, but my brother keeps suggesting that there is a possibility that they could be different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nij1983 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Is there anything wrong with buying the standard brembo brake pads? Is that what is fitted OEM? http://www.apbrakediscs.co.uk/front-brembo-brake-pads-nissan-350-z-z33-3-5-04-06-on.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagey Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yellowstuff, no question. Incredible pads for the money. I need some new pads and was given a choice of mintex or padget (German) by my local Bristol garage (main dealer told me £405 to fit front and rear!!). Guess not as good as Yellowstuf but has anyone got experience with these? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yellowstuff, no question. Incredible pads for the money. I need some new pads and was given a choice of mintex or padget (German) by my local Bristol garage (main dealer told me £405 to fit front and rear!!). Guess not as good as Yellowstuf but has anyone got experience with these? Thanks I have used mintex on other cars. They are very good. The padget stuff is rubbish, doesnt last long, loads of brake dust, Go for the mintex But £405 is a lot. The mintex pads are on ebay for just under £40 for a front set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagey Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yellowstuff, no question. Incredible pads for the money. I need some new pads and was given a choice of mintex or padget (German) by my local Bristol garage (main dealer told me £405 to fit front and rear!!). Guess not as good as Yellowstuf but has anyone got experience with these? Thanks I have used mintex on other cars. They are very good. The padget stuff is rubbish, doesnt last long, loads of brake dust, Go for the mintex But £405 is a lot. The mintex pads are on ebay for just under £40 for a front set. Cheers I've been quoted £200ish to supply and fit Mintex which seems pretty good value to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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