Brake advice

[C_WRX]

Looking to gather info from those in the know.....

On braking getting vibration through the steering wheel - getting the brakes checked out later this week but reckon it's warped discs (which on a 22k miles / 3 year old car seems kinda soon to me). I have a 2004 WRX, standard set up.

In advance want to know what can be fitted in their place. I am not heavy on the brakes and it's for road use only. Should I go with :

New Subaru discs with uprated pads ?

or

Uprated discs with uprated pads ?

What discs and pads would be best option, budget needs to be kept in mind (just forked out for insurance last week!)

 

Cheers in advance

[wrxmania]

I'd go option one if you are on a budget and not too heavy on brakes - Ferrodo DS2500 pads or Pagid RS 4.2.1 or even EBC Red Stuff Ceramic.  DOn't bother with Subaru pads.

Next step - get Goodridge braided lines and new 5.1 fluid fitted - less than £100 all in for the stuff.

Brian []

[the blue dragon]

Im gonna be changin my brakes soon bud, and am going for oem discs and probably mintex1144 pads, if thats any help. []

 

 

Iain 

[frank c]

I've opted for OE discs, Ferodo DS2500 pads, braided hoses and some Dot 5.1 Fluid.

Or try Alyn at AS Performance. A really nice guy and very helpful with advice. Tell him what your wanting from your brakes and he'll see you all right

[C_WRX]

Been surfin about this afternoon checking prices etc :

Goodridge hoses - £61.10 to £68.   5.1 fluid about £5

Pagid pads around £125. EBC red pads £78 to £89. Ferodo DS2500 £125 -to £165 (not sure if the £125 was right??)

EBC discs were around £200.  Subaru discs were around £200 to £235.

Who are you using for mintex1144 pads blue dragon ? Think Mintex do discs too??

[C_WRX]

That's two for the OE discs, sounds like possibility of staying with....do you just get them from Subaru garage or is there a better alternative.

Been trying to get Alyn but no luck all day. Will keep trying.

Does the braided hoses and Dot 5.1 fluid really make a noticeable difference ?

Considering adding my name to the AF remap list so want to get the brakes done right while they are cause me an issue.

[wrxmania]

Firmer pedal feel from the lines.

Stick with trying Alyn - he'll get you the best price on the lines.  Get the OE discs elsewhere other than Subaru - there are loads of engineering companies online who make them - try ebay - you'll link a few of them there.

Another good place I bought my standard rear discs from recently was Camskill - cost me about £50 odd quid delivered for the pair.

Brian []

[C_WRX]

Spoke to Alyn, gives good advice right enough. Between him and the info received on here think I know what to do - thanks folks. OE discs and either Pagid or Ferodo pads should cover my braking needs and shouldn't break the bank.

[frank c]

Sounds like good advice to me