Brake Pad Choice

[Paddyposh]

I didn’t think that’d be necessary? Has anyone had this before ?

 

[ahtcap]

To be honest i always trim the ends to give them a loose fit.Quick rub with a file.

 

[SootySport]

Did you wire brush the Cali per and pad holder, there is usually a crusty build up of brake dust in the slots. If they are clean then a bit of filing will help them fit. Also a smear of copper grease will ease their operation in the tight corners.

 

[Paddyposh]

Yes I did, perhaps I needed to do more tho. Just a normal hand file will be fine?

I mean it’s not just me is it, they’re definitely the right ones? It must be the need for some heavy handed filing

 

[Daveyonthemove]

In my experience, the right ones fit without any need to be trimmed or adjusted. They just fit. Having replaced all 4 discs and pads on mine 18 months ago, the only issue I had was a seized caliper. All pads went straight in.
If they don't fit, they aren't the correct ones.

 

[Paddyposh]

Those are the ones. Haven’t checked various sources and also from here it seems these are the correct ones

we are talking about half a mil I’d say?

 

[SootySport]

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Those are the ones. Haven’t checked various sources and also from here it seems these are the correct ones

we are talking about half a mil I’d say?

They are the same ones I have bought but not fitted yet. Looking on a bigger screen at your photos I can see a little difference in the shape of the wings top and bottom of the pads. Shouldn’t be an issue if you file a little to make them fit. Different brands always have subtle differences that need fettling so 1/2 mm shaved of here and there will be ok, take your time and shave a bit off until they just clip in.

 

[Paddyposh]

They are the same ones I have bought but not fitted yet. Looking on a bigger screen at your photos I can see a little difference in the shape of the wings top and bottom of the pads. Shouldn’t be an issue if you file a little to make them fit. Different brands always have subtle differences that need fettling so 1/2 mm shaved of here and there will be ok, take your time and shave a bit off until they just clip in.

Thanks. I will give it another go and file the caliper again to make sure all the crap is off of it then try with the pad wings. It just threw me a bit as I hadn't done them before, just expected them to slot in.

After I fitted my old ones back, when stationary I noticed a slight hiss when I pressed the peddle. Drove it round the block and tested the brakes several times and they were fine, bit odd but seemingly ok.

 

[SootySport]

It’s just pushing a lot of brake fluid through as the pistons have been prised back more than usual. Good luck on your 2nd attempt.

 

[Paddyposh]

Thank you!

Got my MOT this week, I know the guidelines changed and it is 1.5mm the legal limit. Will my current ones pass the MOT, or is it just more on overall braking performance? Just in case I struggle to get time this week before the MOT. Pic of current pads below:

 

[SootySport]

I think you’ll get away with that as an advisory as long as the pad warning light is not on.

 

[ch1z64]

Based on Nessy’s recommendation I’ve gone and bought the Textar pads but are you sure they are the best these days. Made in Romania?

I have had textar pads on my S3 for about 2 yrs and they stop car brillaintly and would highly recommend them to anyone , once my pads run down it will be back to textar pads as i have total faith in them

 

[SootySport]

I have had textar pads on my S3 for about 2 yrs and they stop car brillaintly and would highly recommend them to anyone , once my pads run down it will be back to textar pads as i have total faith in them

Have you been in hibernation since last November, I hear it does get cold and dark up there in the frozen north

 

[ch1z64]

Have you been in hibernation since last November, I hear it does get cold and dark up there in the frozen north

Have recengly relocated to a place that has more rain & wind the westcoast off Scotland Ayrshire