brake pads

[vodkakid]

ive just got some new discs(red dot) for my s3
what are the pads im sure there from a sierra 88 v6 is that right does anyone recommend any other pad

[tvrmark]

They are from a 2L Sierra circa 1990 although earlier ones are probably the same.

Mark

[GreenV8S]

quote:
They are from a 2L Sierra circa 1990 although earlier ones are probably the same.

Mark

Don't forget, it's easy to get the right shape pads, but you need to get a good fast road compound too. Standard economy pads are liable to let you down when you need it most.

Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)

[vodkakid]

do you know a good pad thats a staight fit and part number

[vodkakid]

please

[johno]

Vodka,

I have just got my Green Stuff pads for the brake upgrade (old calipers) & I will check what the part number is for you when I get a chance.

Previously I have used Mintex pads which were alright, and I can't comment on the Green Stuff yet. What I am told is that they are significantly better. When they are fitted though I will have 285 mm disks aswell and that won't be a fair comparison.

Let you know tomorrow.................

[tvrmark]

quote:

Don't forget, it's easy to get the right shape pads, but you need to get a good fast road compound too. Standard economy pads are liable to let you down when you need it most.

Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)

Peter,

I do agree that you should use good pads, I use Mintex M1144. However I did do one track day on standard pads (from Halfords) when a certain company in Sheffield let me down, they took 4 weeks to deliver after losing the order. They worked OK although they were change very qickly.

[johno]

As promised.......

PartNumber : DP2389
Description : BRAKE PADS - EBC for Ford Sierra
Extra Info : none
Quantity : 1
Unit Price : £29.95
Total : £29.95

Cheers

Mark

[vodkakid]

thanks all round

[vodkakid]

my green stuff pads have just arrived and they have a sensor connecter on the back do i just cut it off or are they the wrong pad (green stuff dp 2389ebc)
please help

[johno]

You cut them off. My last set of pads came with a wear detector (standard fit for Sierra's) and I just pulled the sensors off. I won't do it to them until I have them in place on the car though !!! Just in case they are wrong or don't fit etc etc...

[vodkakid]

cheers