Hi all. I have a Nov 2003 1.4i (rpo 09871,TU3JP, MA 5N, 175/70/R14).
It needs new front discs - on a service this week they were found to be almost at min thickness, but I have decided to DIY along with new pads and save the quoted £100 labour costs, plus maybe a bit on the parts. The service with 4 tyres cost over £600 as it was!
My biggest concern is does this involve any work to sensors and Lexia, or is it just a case of swapping over metal bits?
Last time I did anything like this was around 30 years ago! To a tranny van.
Any recommendations on good brands welcome. One local factor has Apec at £23.50 inc each and Brakefit for £17.98. Of those two I would choose Apec, but are they okay? What others should I try to find?
I am aware that discs are heavy and postage will cost, so local collection is preferable.
It needs new front discs - on a service this week they were found to be almost at min thickness, but I have decided to DIY along with new pads and save the quoted £100 labour costs, plus maybe a bit on the parts. The service with 4 tyres cost over £600 as it was!
My biggest concern is does this involve any work to sensors and Lexia, or is it just a case of swapping over metal bits?
Last time I did anything like this was around 30 years ago! To a tranny van.
Any recommendations on good brands welcome. One local factor has Apec at £23.50 inc each and Brakefit for £17.98. Of those two I would choose Apec, but are they okay? What others should I try to find?
I am aware that discs are heavy and postage will cost, so local collection is preferable.