4Hero Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Just called the stealer, and was a bit shocked of the price of 2 front pads fitted. Can anyone recommend any alternative places in and around West Lothian to have some pads fitted? tia.
paul555sti Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Just called the stealer, and was a bit shocked of the price of 2 front pads fitted. Can anyone recommend any alternative places in and around West Lothian to have some pads fitted?tia. Neil try speaking to John at extreme in whitburn. http://www.extreme-motorsport.co.uk/
pmacFTO Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Aye Extreme or The Garage in Motherwell Hypertech is not too far either and they will do a fair price.
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I had mine done at the dealer. Did you ask for a breakdown of the costs? It's actually the price of the Subaru pads that kills it. Given the less-than-astonishing performance of the Subaru pads, I'd go for third-party items next time - but I'd happily go back to Ian Grief's to have them fitted (if they were up for fitting third-party pads - not sure of their policy on that).
braveheart Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Hi Neil, Extreme in Whitburn, I had my car in for a service a while back, there more into the Dark side lol , but gave A1 customer service i would recomend them, failing that maby take a trip out to Edinburgh and Stevie Whitson would do them if you need his number pm me.. Regards Chris..
col666 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I had mine done at the dealer. Did you ask for a breakdown of the costs? It's actually the price of the Subaru pads that kills it.Given the less-than-astonishing performance of the Subaru pads, I'd go for third-party items next time - but I'd happily go back to Ian Grief's to have them fitted (if they were up for fitting third-party pads - not sure of their policy on that). Surely the pads are Brembo items..no?
Spaceman Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 easy enough to do your self Niel with simple tools
oobster Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I recently had an experience with one of the garages mentioned on this thread that I would describe as "not great". I'd suggest you go round your car with the mechanic noting any damage before they start work, and check again carefully afterwards.
Spaceman Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 did it happen to be local to you oob? heard of others in a garage mentioned up top
Spaceman Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I had mine done at the dealer. Did you ask for a breakdown of the costs? It's actually the price of the Subaru pads that kills it.Given the less-than-astonishing performance of the Subaru pads, I'd go for third-party items next time - but I'd happily go back to Ian Grief's to have them fitted (if they were up for fitting third-party pads - not sure of their policy on that). i have had bits fitted by them before no probs even suppling my own oil and filter at service time greig top guys there just ask for Charlie
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Surely the pads are Brembo items..no? You could well be right there, in the case of 4hero's STi (mine is a WRX so the pads weren't Brembos). Labour charge was ~£65 which, although not dirt cheap, didn't seem too bad for a main dealer. Wouldn't have thought the labour charge for the STi would've been much higher, but I could be wrang...
oletam Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I've got a 56 WRX hawkeye and will be looking to replace the pads soon. Any recommendations for after market pads. The Scooby ones aint great and leave aload of dust.
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 i have had bits fitted by them before no probs even suppling my own oil and filter at service time greig top guys there just ask for Charlie That's good to know, cheers for the info. My dealings with Charlie, Sandy and co have been good so far so I'll probably be inclined to ask them for a quote before heading elsewhere.
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I've got a 56 WRX hawkeye and will be looking to replace the pads soon.Any recommendations for after market pads. The Scooby ones aint great and leave aload of dust. Here are some recommendations I was given when asking the same question: http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=121405 Wish I'd listened now and paid the extra for performance pads...
thewelsho Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 easy enough to do your self Niel with simple tools Correct. Its a skoosh, even I managed it.
oletam Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Here are some recommendations I was given when asking the same question:http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=121405 Wish I'd listened now and paid the extra for performance pads... Thanks for the link Think I'll go for the EBC undecided whether red or yellow
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the linkThink I'll go for the EBC undecided whether red or yellow You're welcome. Let us know how you get on once they're fitted - I'd be very interested in a direct comparison with the stock pads IMO, braking performance of the standard hawkeye WRX is not good enough to make the most out of engine performance and roadholding (on the really twisty stuff, at least). Edited February 24, 2009 by Mystery Machine
4Hero Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 Cheers folks, will give hypertech a buzz tomorrow. Oobster, would be interested to hear what happened to your car? Did this happen in whitburn? John, there's no chance of me fitting them myself, I don't even know how to open the bonnet
neill54 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) you supply the bits mate and ill gladly help you fit the them it will take all of an hour! free of charge! neil Edited February 24, 2009 by neill54
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Correct. Its a skoosh, even I managed it. In the good old days of simple engines and cheap parts, I used to do my own servicing - plus the odd easy repairs like fuel pumps, thermostats and the like. I tend not to these days, partly due to lack of motivation, but mostly because more recent cars have had a warranty that I didn't want to break... However, I've never changed a set of brake pads on my own. Years ago when me and a mate fitted a set - well, mostly my mate if I'm being honest - I seem to remember some amount of farting around with prizing the calipers apart and then getting them set back into position... ...but y'all here make it sound so simple - what's the procedure? I could sorely do with replacing all mine with performance pads... might be tempted to go for it if I thought I could do it myself.
neill54 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 ive just done front discs and pads on my 92 classic and it was a doddle bit of wd40 on the bolts two bolts out caliper off old discs on new ones on hardest part as you say is prozing the piston back but the wrong end of a wooden shafted hammer or even a g clamp if its stiff and it will go honestly im no mechanic by any means but it is straight forward get 4hero and yourself mystery and we could do both cars on the same day!!!!! neil
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 get 4hero and yourself mystery and we could do both cars on the same day!!!!!neil That's a seriously generous offer, Neil - cheers! Though to be honest I think in the long run I'd benefit from getting my finger out and learning to do the job myself Having said that, if you're running a training session, I could be up for coming along for a gander! Tam.
bigbird Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Just called the stealer, and was a bit shocked of the price of 2 front pads fitted. What price did they quote you?
4Hero Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks for the offer Neil, I'd prefer to get a receipt for work done though. I was quoted £240 for the front pads fitted.
bigbird Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I was quoted £240 for the front pads fitted. !!!!! Think i'd buy better aftermarket jobs and have a crack at fitting them myself. In fact, when mine are goosed, thats just what i'll do!!
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