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Really Expensive Brake Pads
http://www.endless-brake.info
Last week, while doing some research on brake pads, I contacted a company called "Endless". A few people on usenet described them as the best Japanese brakes available. I figured that since they were Japanese they would probably have something to fit the SVX, so I emailed their european distributor (in Sweden). I got a response from them today. Quote:
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OUCH!!
my ebc pads have now done dozens of 100+ stops with no fade, and all for £34.00 delivered. Seems like no contest. The British seem to be poor at mass producted production-line cars, but are still streets ahead in the specialist market. (please note, I am not British )
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Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances. -- Albert Einstein, The Reporter, November 18 1954 |
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Only the depth varies.............. |
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Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances. -- Albert Einstein, The Reporter, November 18 1954 |
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Probably shouldn't mention that I had my main dealer fit front pads to my car yesterday to the tune of £206.45...
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OUCH!! again
Thats a lot for £40 of materials and an hours labour
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Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances. -- Albert Einstein, The Reporter, November 18 1954 |
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Attached is a scan of the bill for replacing discs and pads
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Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances. -- Albert Einstein, The Reporter, November 18 1954 |
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Rub it in, why doncha!
On your recommendation I have just ordered some Greenstuff pads, following a very noisy e. stop from 90 on the motorway the other day!! Got the existing pads as standards - Mintex or some other known brand, but haven't liked them from the start.
As you said in other e-mails, the SVX isn't a listed application, but they sorted the order out very efficiently. None in stock, so will have to wait (and drive more slowly!) until next weekend to fit. With the standard discs, the guy told me to take it easy for the first few minutes of driving just to warm the pads up properly. |
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It's a five minute job and only requires one spanner. Genuine Subaru pads are about £125 but they last for years. I guess that means they've charged you about £80 for 10 minutes labour. We just ordered some Pagid pads for about £35. If they arrive today I'm going to fit them tomorrow morning, weather permitting. Phil. |
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My MOT was due ten days ago so I went into the local AA Service Centre (Halfords as used to be). They phoned and said it had failed because the front pads were worn out - "But we can do it today if you approve the cost" I approved it and they did it - at a cost of £56.97 including labour - and I got 10% off because I'm an AA member. So far they stop the car, which is what they are meant to do.
Ian Norris (K777SVX) |
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I fitted the Greenstuff front pads (rears were ok) with the standard discs. Much improved stopping power and a lot less fade than the previous set up. £43 I think.
Well pleased. Thanks Andy! |
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