What’s the current thinking on discs? I have an E85 3.0 Z4. Any preference on brembo vs pagid? Thinking of trying textar pads for lower dust maybe…?
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New discs… brembo or pagid?
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New discs… brembo or pagid?
Cannot make any comparison for you but I have done several standard replacements using Brembo pads and discs and have no issues at all with them
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New discs… brembo or pagid?
As above, not done a back to back test of any sort but general accepted knowledge is that discs are just discs in most cases if used on the road. Don't buy the cheapest ones, but get something branded. If you are going to spend money on something to make you stop spend it on tyres and pads.
Currently BMW Z4 E85 3.0si
Previously
BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
Previously
BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
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New discs… brembo or pagid?
I'm told that the Brembo stuff sold by ECP is made specially for them to a very strict budget. I'd go with whichever is cheapest.
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New discs… brembo or pagid?
A number of members picked up Pagid discs from Halfords a while ago when they had a “too good to miss” discount, or perhaps a pricing error, myself included. I put the Pagids (325mm) on over the winter as part of a full brakes/suspension overhaul and they’ve been great.
I still have the OEM discs on a for sale thread somewhere.
I still have the OEM discs on a for sale thread somewhere.
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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New discs… brembo or pagid?
Zimmerman from AutoDoc. Textar make the Genuine pads so you won’t go wrong. Been using Zimmerman for years. Excellent quality.
Hey, check out ZIMMERMANN Brake disc in the AUTODOC app https://m.autodoc.co.uk/zimmermann/1738730
Hey, check out ZIMMERMANN Brake disc in the AUTODOC app https://m.autodoc.co.uk/zimmermann/1738730
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9