DB7 Vantage Brake Discs and Pads
Discussion
I am not planning to move away from the original set up, I was doing my best to source reasonably priced parts! I know most things Aston are not what one would call 'cheap' I was hoping to find discs and pads at a touche less than the £1535.99 plus fitting from HWM! Even some independants are quoting around £1300.
michael gould said:
£1300 for a full set of discs and pads sounds not unreasonable.......you could always buy a Ford Fiesta in which case a full set of discs and pads fitted by a main dealer would cost less than £500 !! 
Really? I mean... Really really?A lot is made of so-called 'high performance' items, especially from Aston Martin, whose gambit seems to be to take the cost of an item, double it and add a zero. (By way of example, small 5ml stick of touch up paint from a dealer quoted at "£35, Sir.... Plus VAT.")
I am not an idiot and wouldn't dream of scrimping on safety items like brakes and tyres, but in the same way people chose for themselves on whether they fit after-market wheels or different tyres according to preference, I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to chose any number of parts from reputable companies - surely that's what the free market economy is based on?
wokkadriver said:
Really? I mean... Really really?
A lot is made of so-called 'high performance' items, especially from Aston Martin, whose gambit seems to be to take the cost of an item, double it and add a zero. (By way of example, small 5ml stick of touch up paint from a dealer quoted at "£35, Sir.... Plus VAT.")
I am not an idiot and wouldn't dream of scrimping on safety items like brakes and tyres, but in the same way people chose for themselves on whether they fit after-market wheels or different tyres according to preference, I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to chose any number of parts from reputable companies - surely that's what the free market economy is based on?
Lots of parts behind the scenes in many Aston Martins are actually Ford or Volvo. A decent indy garage can advise you of when you can swap out.A lot is made of so-called 'high performance' items, especially from Aston Martin, whose gambit seems to be to take the cost of an item, double it and add a zero. (By way of example, small 5ml stick of touch up paint from a dealer quoted at "£35, Sir.... Plus VAT.")
I am not an idiot and wouldn't dream of scrimping on safety items like brakes and tyres, but in the same way people chose for themselves on whether they fit after-market wheels or different tyres according to preference, I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to chose any number of parts from reputable companies - surely that's what the free market economy is based on?
Over on the Lambo forum there are a few threads where people have seen an Audi part that is the same as the Lambo part but is half of the price.
JohnG1 said:
Over on the Lambo forum there are a few threads where people have seen an Audi part that is the same as the Lambo part but is half of the price.
As others have said £1500 for four corners of Brembo is not too bad at all. You might try asking Brmebo direct for costs, perhaps?
wokkadriver said:
michael gould said:
£1300 for a full set of discs and pads sounds not unreasonable.......you could always buy a Ford Fiesta in which case a full set of discs and pads fitted by a main dealer would cost less than £500 !!
Really? I mean... Really really?A lot is made of so-called 'high performance' items, especially from Aston Martin, whose gambit seems to be to take the cost of an item, double it and add a zero. (By way of example, small 5ml stick of touch up paint from a dealer quoted at "£35, Sir.... Plus VAT.")
I am not an idiot and wouldn't dream of scrimping on safety items like brakes and tyres, but in the same way people chose for themselves on whether they fit after-market wheels or different tyres according to preference, I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to chose any number of parts from reputable companies - surely that's what the free market economy is based on?
I'm sure the likes of Hi-Spec will do a pattern part for this but the OEM Brembos are the ones to have - it is worth finding out what you can get them for from Brembo direct however. Also, if you can *ahem* avoid VAT then parts from the US are far cheaper.
If the £1300 is fitted, bled etc then that's a pretty good deal. Cost comes with the territory I'm afraid, paid £1500 for discs and pads to have the correct replacement OEM Brembos on both my old Jag XKR and my Maser 4200. That's just how much they cost, not AM profiteering, both prices were at Indies.
If the £1300 is fitted, bled etc then that's a pretty good deal. Cost comes with the territory I'm afraid, paid £1500 for discs and pads to have the correct replacement OEM Brembos on both my old Jag XKR and my Maser 4200. That's just how much they cost, not AM profiteering, both prices were at Indies.
williamp said:
Yes. Although the older V8 from the late 60s/70s shared its brake calipers with the Lambo Muira. Not sure which is cheaper there!
As others have said £1500 for four corners of Brembo is not too bad at all. You might try asking Brmebo direct for costs, perhaps?
Not for me! My brakes are £15,000 for a set of discs, pads, fluid and fitting. Just offering the OP an idea.As others have said £1500 for four corners of Brembo is not too bad at all. You might try asking Brmebo direct for costs, perhaps?
michael gould said:
I note the OP is a pilot.......just out of interest how much is a set of brakes for the aircraft you fly.......and can you use an indie or do you have to use the main dealer ??????
No idea, the Queen pays for them! Knowing a little about military procurement, they will doubtless be able to withstand thermonuclear exchange and be pressure tested to 10,000 fathoms, all at a handsome cost, of course...I am still researching prices, but I have found sets of DB9 discs for £250 as and when it gets to that time for you!
In terms of prices, I have been quoted £1700 fitted by one indie, £1500 by another, so am still digging into it. I have a feeling it may be a wheels off and measure up over the weekend, then go from there. If I strike gold, I'll let you all know!
wokkadriver said:
michael gould said:
I note the OP is a pilot.......just out of interest how much is a set of brakes for the aircraft you fly.......and can you use an indie or do you have to use the main dealer ??????
No idea, the Queen pays for them! Knowing a little about military procurement, they will doubtless be able to withstand thermonuclear exchange and be pressure tested to 10,000 fathoms, all at a handsome cost, of course...I am still researching prices, but I have found sets of DB9 discs for £250 as and when it gets to that time for you!
In terms of prices, I have been quoted £1700 fitted by one indie, £1500 by another, so am still digging into it. I have a feeling it may be a wheels off and measure up over the weekend, then go from there. If I strike gold, I'll let you all know!
wokkadriver said:
That'll be the carbon then! They never mention that on Top Gear, do they?
I seem to recall that the top gear review of the V12V was that tall bushy eyebrowed fella driving a V12V around Scotland while listening to some music by the baldy fruitcake from Roxy Music. Not really much to do with the car at all...
Hi all,
Okay, I have done plenty of research, including speaking to the UK distributor for Brembo. Bottom line, even the distributor cannot sell me the standard spec for the DB7 Vantage. However, they do now offer an aftermarket upgrade, to the correct size, which they can sell me.
see
http://www.racepads.co.uk/brembo_turismo.htm
for more info...
Clearly they are more money than standard and will require a specially ordered centre hub, but the benefits of an improved disc could be well worth it. Much like tyres, technology moves on and improvements will have been made over the standard fit in the last 10 years... it's just finding it!
Okay, I have done plenty of research, including speaking to the UK distributor for Brembo. Bottom line, even the distributor cannot sell me the standard spec for the DB7 Vantage. However, they do now offer an aftermarket upgrade, to the correct size, which they can sell me.
see
http://www.racepads.co.uk/brembo_turismo.htm
for more info...
Clearly they are more money than standard and will require a specially ordered centre hub, but the benefits of an improved disc could be well worth it. Much like tyres, technology moves on and improvements will have been made over the standard fit in the last 10 years... it's just finding it!
Jag Xj6 rear pads will fit the early DB7 rears I must agree why pay £350 for a set of Brembo rear pads im all for cheaper pads and if your disks are wearing out quickly its probably as the pads are harder then the disks themselves but then I do as much work on my cars myself as i can as most garages are crooks 
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