Hi all.
I need a few pointers on replacing discs for my 160. I had an advisory at the last MOT (Nov 09) and intend to replace them at out next Tech Day in May. http://mg-freedom.proboards.com/index.c ... thread=978
I have never bought discs before and see there are different options, vented etc. Anyoune any suggestions what to get or what to avoid!
Glenn
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Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
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Re: Disc Virgin
The OEM discs are vented at the front & solid at the rear, all rears are same size on all engine sizes but 160s are larger at the front IIRC, unless you really fancy grooved or drilled ones I wouldn't bother with them as they sometimes can be noisy?
Theres quite a lot of choice on ebay, obviously you would need to replace the pads at the same time, trouble with ebay is the delivery charges are nearly as dear as the discs you would probably be better going to a local motor factor?
Theres quite a lot of choice on ebay, obviously you would need to replace the pads at the same time, trouble with ebay is the delivery charges are nearly as dear as the discs you would probably be better going to a local motor factor?
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Re: Disc Virgin
I've bought discs over eBay - can't comment on longevity yet, but they appear well made. I went for grooved items in the end. Overall, I would avoid cross-drilled discs due to the stress points this puts into the material. It has been known for such discs to fail in use. But otherwise, I don't think that there are any particular discs to avoid.
Just make sure you get the right sizes - 240mm is the standard diameter front and rear. AP discs are obviously larger (304mm) but you know that already.
Just make sure you get the right sizes - 240mm is the standard diameter front and rear. AP discs are obviously larger (304mm) but you know that already.