Brake parts brands

[Stivino]

Would you use oe on a Ford ka for example ? 1 of those specific cases where aftermarket are a much better option.

It would be interesting to hear the reason for this and to see the evidence.

 

[securespark]

Yes. I change brakes most days of the week.

****. You must be really heavy on the middle pedal...

 

[Mottie]

but the bloody thing only JUST scrapes through the MOT on handbrake.

Pump the tyres up to 60psi, empty the boot, spray some WD 40 on the tyres. Both wheels will lock = automatic pass.

 

[Mottie]

My local factors stocks a brand called einbach which are coated discs and seem pretty good to be fair.

I phoned up my auto factor once for a set of discs and pads and asked them what brands they had in stock. "We've only got 'iron back' in stock at the moment" they said. "WTF are those - I’ve never heard of them?” I said. They had just started selling them and when they spelled it out, I realised what they were trying to say. I remember thinking at the time that ‘iron back' is a wrong choice of name for brake pads!

 

[Avocet]

Pump the tyres up to 60psi, empty the boot, spray some WD 40 on the tyres. Both wheels will lock = automatic pass.

 

[ejajulabtula]

I’ve tried all sorts of brake brands over the years, from the well-known OEM stuff to some lesser-known aftermarket ones. Honestly, I’ve had better luck with some aftermarket brands when it comes to daily driving and even a bit of spirited weekend use. The key thing for me is to check reviews and see what other owners say, but sometimes you just have to test a few until you find a brand you trust. I’ve had coated discs on my own car and they actually seemed to resist rust better than some pricier options.

 

[johnny2007]

Brembo pads for me all the way.
And ATE calipers.