New Brake Discs Help

[tonyb17]

As stated in a different post i am getting my calipers refurbished soon and while i was looking at them i noticed my brake discs are a little rusrty and worn. I'm guessing they been on the car since 2011 the car stops fine and its booked in for a free brake check to make sure but can anyone recommend new ones?


ATS Euromaster and National Tyres centre quoted me around £400 for new discs and pads all round but then York Motor Factors only quoted me £160 for a set of 4 Apec discs and suggested i get a local independent to fit them not a national chain and keep my current pads if still ok.

As much as i would like to up-rate the brakes i know doing so will increase my insurance premiums (which is crazy as better brakes should lower it) so keeping stock is only option.

[tonyb17]

Just had a look at Citroen Owners service site and they want £200 for front discs and pads and £220 for rear, i know brakes is my safety but i dont have that kind of money.

[BenS]

Eurocarparts, buy your own for much less.

[tonyb17]

thanks using the weekend discount code i can get 4 Brembo discs for £163

[BeefMasta]

Buy the parts and fit them yourself. I bought the full set of uprated discs and pads from EBC and had a mate to fit them for me yesterday.

If they’ve been on as long you think, I’d also buy a sledgehammer for removal of the front discs. Definitely a good investment and will save a lot of time.

[lfcrule1972]

I think your sledgehammer needs to be pride of place on the wall in your living room mate

[Kat]

I think your sledgehammer needs to be pride of place on the wall in your living room mate

Pride of place in the garage is fine...

[tonyb17]

How many brake pads are there? Is it one per wheel?

[BeefMasta]

How many brake pads are there? Is it one per wheel?

Two pads per wheel but I just bought mine in sets, front and back.

[baasacJak]

Citroen dealership offered to replace just my front pads & discs for £350.
I paid about £300 to eurocarparts for all my pads and discs (standard brembo), front and rear, and changed them myself. Can get you part numbers, if you like? Had to buy a few niche sockets, and a mallet as discussed above, to get the front discs off.

I wouldn't have thought there's much point in uprating the brakes unless you plan to also introduce more power.

[Owd git]

.........buy a few niche sockets, and a mallet as discussed above, to get the front discs off.

..................and a piston wind back tool, especially needed on the rear to push and rotate the piston

[baasacJak]

I used a G clamp, but yes they are relatively cheap and useful.

[BeefMasta]

..................and a piston wind back tool, especially needed on the rear to push and rotate the piston

Cheaper options are available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N55W9CE/