abs brakes and wear and tear

[fran_beta@hotmail.com]

I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I took
it in for service and was told that I needed

a) New Disc Rotors (front)
b) New pads front and back
c) machining of rear discs

The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
to me.

A couple of questions:


Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?

I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the pads
I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?

I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
disc pads before they are nearly finished?

I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?

Just wondering if anyone knew.

Fran

[OzOne]

I hear it's typical for an Astra.
They use pie plates for rotors.

On 23 Apr 2005 17:14:04 -0700, fran_beta@hotmail.com scribbled
thusly:

>I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I took
>it in for service and was told that I needed
>
>a) New Disc Rotors (front)
>b) New pads front and back
>c) machining of rear discs
>
>The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
>to me.
>
>A couple of questions:
>
>
>Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
>driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
>
>I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the pads
>I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
>
>I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
>simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
>disc pads before they are nearly finished?
>
>I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
>discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
>
>Just wondering if anyone knew.
>
>Fran



Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

[Vincent]

<fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I took
> it in for service and was told that I needed
>
> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
> b) New pads front and back
> c) machining of rear discs
>
> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
> to me.
>
> A couple of questions:
>
>
> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
>
> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the pads
> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
>
> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
>
> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
>
> Just wondering if anyone knew.
>
> Fran
>


Give this mob a ring
F11 / 59 - 65 KEYS ROAD MOORABBIN, VIC

MON - FRI (8AM - 5.30PM)

PH: 03 9553 1160

[Vincent]

"Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
news:HKBae.21630$5F3.4429@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
> <fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I took
>> it in for service and was told that I needed
>>
>> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
>> b) New pads front and back
>> c) machining of rear discs
>>
>> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
>> to me.
>>
>> A couple of questions:
>>
>>
>> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
>> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
>>
>> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the pads
>> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
>>
>> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
>> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
>> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
>>
>> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
>> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
>>
>> Just wondering if anyone knew.
>>
>> Fran
>>
>
>
> Give this mob a ring
> F11 / 59 - 65 KEYS ROAD MOORABBIN, VIC
>
> MON - FRI (8AM - 5.30PM)
>
> PH: 03 9553 1160
forgot to add:

PRICES START AT $28 EACH

PRICE IS FOR EACH ROTOR

BRAND NEW!

12 MONTH WARRANTY

[Clockmeister]

"Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
news:WLBae.21636$5F3.14711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
> "Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
> news:HKBae.21630$5F3.4429@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> >
> > <fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I took
> >> it in for service and was told that I needed
> >>
> >> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
> >> b) New pads front and back
> >> c) machining of rear discs
> >>
> >> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
> >> to me.
> >>
> >> A couple of questions:
> >>
> >>
> >> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
> >> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
> >>
> >> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the pads
> >> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
> >>
> >> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
> >> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
> >> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
> >>
> >> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
> >> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
> >>
> >> Just wondering if anyone knew.
> >>
> >> Fran
> >>
> >
> >
> > Give this mob a ring
> > F11 / 59 - 65 KEYS ROAD MOORABBIN, VIC
> >
> > MON - FRI (8AM - 5.30PM)
> >
> > PH: 03 9553 1160
> forgot to add:
>
> PRICES START AT $28 EACH
>
> PRICE IS FOR EACH ROTOR
>
> BRAND NEW!
>
> 12 MONTH WARRANTY

That's about how much they cost in Europe for genuine rotors, but not in
this backwater country where ransid profiteering is the order of the day.

[feral]

OzOne wrote:

> I hear it's typical for an Astra.
> They use pie plates for rotors.

We knocked back the Chinese safety boots.
Cola cans in the toes. :-)
--

Take care,
Feral

[Fraser Johnston]

"Clockmeister" <no-one@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:426af3f0@duster.adelaide.on.net...
>
> "Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
> news:WLBae.21636$5F3.14711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>
>> "Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
>> news:HKBae.21630$5F3.4429@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> >
>> > <fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I
>> >> took
>> >> it in for service and was told that I needed
>> >>
>> >> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
>> >> b) New pads front and back
>> >> c) machining of rear discs
>> >>
>> >> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
>> >> to me.
>> >>
>> >> A couple of questions:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
>> >> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
>> >>
>> >> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the
>> >> pads
>> >> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
>> >>
>> >> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
>> >> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
>> >> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
>> >>
>> >> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
>> >> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
>> >>
>> >> Just wondering if anyone knew.
>> >>
>> >> Fran
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > Give this mob a ring
>> > F11 / 59 - 65 KEYS ROAD MOORABBIN, VIC
>> >
>> > MON - FRI (8AM - 5.30PM)
>> >
>> > PH: 03 9553 1160
>> forgot to add:
>>
>> PRICES START AT $28 EACH
>>
>> PRICE IS FOR EACH ROTOR
>>
>> BRAND NEW!
>>
>> 12 MONTH WARRANTY
>
> That's about how much they cost in Europe for genuine rotors, but not in
> this backwater country where ransid profiteering is the order of the day.

Cueing Toby in 3. 2. 1.

Fraser

[Toby Ponsenby]

On Sun, 24 Apr 2005 10:11:33 +0800, Fraser Johnston wrote:

> "Clockmeister" <no-one@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:426af3f0@duster.adelaide.on.net...
>>
>> "Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
>> news:WLBae.21636$5F3.14711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>>
>>> "Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:HKBae.21630$5F3.4429@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>> >
>>> > <fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> > news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>> >> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I
>>> >> took
>>> >> it in for service and was told that I needed
>>> >>
>>> >> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
>>> >> b) New pads front and back
>>> >> c) machining of rear discs
>>> >>
>>> >> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
>>> >> to me.
>>> >>
>>> >> A couple of questions:
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
>>> >> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
>>> >>
>>> >> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the
>>> >> pads
>>> >> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
>>> >>
>>> >> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
>>> >> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
>>> >> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
>>> >>
>>> >> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
>>> >> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
>>> >>
>>> >> Just wondering if anyone knew.
>>> >>
>>> >> Fran
>>> >>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Give this mob a ring
>>> > F11 / 59 - 65 KEYS ROAD MOORABBIN, VIC
>>> >
>>> > MON - FRI (8AM - 5.30PM)
>>> >
>>> > PH: 03 9553 1160
>>> forgot to add:
>>>
>>> PRICES START AT $28 EACH
>>>
>>> PRICE IS FOR EACH ROTOR
>>>
>>> BRAND NEW!
>>>
>>> 12 MONTH WARRANTY
>>
>> That's about how much they cost in Europe for genuine rotors, but not in
>> this backwater country where ransid profiteering is the order of the day.
>
> Cueing Toby in 3. 2. 1.
>
> Fraser

Fucken tragedy, it is....
Trouble is that it's such a gotcha for Opel owners even against the
high base of Jap parts. Double tragic:-)
But, there's gotta be GovCo in there big time as well as a common or
garden GM rip-off. So, why not both?
Maybe GM Europe has managed to get their bought-off marks in Euro
GovCo to squirt out some legislation about brake noise in the range
that disturbs chickens, or squirrels or somethin'?

How's that?

--
Toby.
quidquid latine dictum
sit, altum viditur

[Toby Ponsenby]

On 23 Apr 2005 17:14:04 -0700, fran_beta@hotmail.com wrote:

> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I took
> it in for service and was told that I needed
>
> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
> b) New pads front and back
> c) machining of rear discs
>
> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
> to me.
>
> A couple of questions:
>
>
> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
>
> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the pads
> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
>
> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
>
> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
>
> Just wondering if anyone knew.
>
> Fran

Header is interesting.
ABS should have nothing whatever to do with brake wear in normal
driving.
This is the first time I've seen ABS associated with a thread title
where someone is bitching about brake wear on these cars, along with
course the disgusting prices GM Australia is charging.
IOW if the ABS gets a run other than *extremely* rarely, there's a
problem with the driver contributing to brake wear.

On a side note, almost every time someone fronts this group asking
'which car' they're told that the brakes on Astras etc are shite, and
the prices for the bits are a Class A rip-off.
Invariably, owners leap to the defence of the cars.
Then we have to have a little NG biff. Which admittedly can be fun
from time to time.

But please, when all this is over remember what you paid for the
jobbie, and the GM quote as well - tell anyone you know who's
considering buying one of those pieces of Consumer Lock-In Horror
Story exactly what happened to you. Saves trouble later for all:-)


--
Toby.
quidquid latine dictum
sit, altum viditur

[fran_beta@hotmail.com]

Toby Ponsenby wrote:
> On 23 Apr 2005 17:14:04 -0700, fran_beta@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I
took
> > it in for service and was told that I needed
> >
> > a) New Disc Rotors (front)
> > b) New pads front and back
> > c) machining of rear discs
> >
> > The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit
heavy
> > to me.
> >
> > A couple of questions:
> >
> >
> > Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
> > driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
> >
> > I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the
pads
> > I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
> >
> > I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they
are
> > simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of
changing
> > disc pads before they are nearly finished?
> >
> > I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads
and
> > discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone knew.
> >
> > Fran
>
> Header is interesting.
> ABS should have nothing whatever to do with brake wear in normal
> driving.
> This is the first time I've seen ABS associated with a thread title
> where someone is bitching about brake wear on these cars, along with
> course the disgusting prices GM Australia is charging.
> IOW if the ABS gets a run other than *extremely* rarely, there's a
> problem with the driver contributing to brake wear.
>
> On a side note, almost every time someone fronts this group asking
> 'which car' they're told that the brakes on Astras etc are shite, and
> the prices for the bits are a Class A rip-off.
> Invariably, owners leap to the defence of the cars.
> Then we have to have a little NG biff. Which admittedly can be fun
> from time to time.
>
> But please, when all this is over remember what you paid for the
> jobbie, and the GM quote as well - tell anyone you know who's
> considering buying one of those pieces of Consumer Lock-In Horror
> Story exactly what happened to you. Saves trouble later for all:-)
>
>
> --
> Toby.
> quidquid latine dictum
> sit, altum viditur

I was quoted $165 for the pads and $180 for the disc rotors (each) at
Suttons Waitara in Sydney.

Fran

[fran_beta@hotmail.com]

Vincent wrote:
> "Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
> news:HKBae.21630$5F3.4429@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> >
> > <fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I
took
> >> it in for service and was told that I needed
> >>
> >> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
> >> b) New pads front and back
> >> c) machining of rear discs
> >>
> >> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit
heavy
> >> to me.
> >>
> >> A couple of questions:
> >>
> >>
> >> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
> >> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
> >>
> >> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the
pads
> >> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
> >>
> >> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they
are
> >> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of
changing
> >> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
> >>
> >> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads
and
> >> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
> >>
> >> Just wondering if anyone knew.
> >>
> >> Fran
> >>
> >
> >
> > Give this mob a ring
> > F11 / 59 - 65 KEYS ROAD MOORABBIN, VIC
> >
> > MON - FRI (8AM - 5.30PM)
> >
> > PH: 03 9553 1160
> forgot to add:
>
> PRICES START AT $28 EACH
>
> PRICE IS FOR EACH ROTOR
>
> BRAND NEW!
>
> 12 MONTH WARRANTY


Thanks for the good oil ...

Will pass this on to my repairer on Tuesday to check out.

Fran

[Brad Hogan]

>
> I was quoted $165 for the pads and $180 for the disc rotors (each) at
> Suttons Waitara in Sydney.


but thats not an original rotor.

Which means it will probably last for 300,000 not 30,000 :)

[TJ]

<fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I took
> it in for service and was told that I needed
>
> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
> b) New pads front and back
> c) machining of rear discs
>
> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
> to me.
>
> A couple of questions:
>
>
> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
>
> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the pads
> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
>
> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
>
> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
>
> Just wondering if anyone knew.
>
> Fran
>

Avoid original rotors and pads at all cost. They are expensive, soft, very
dirty.

Best to replace them with aussie made rotors and pads. Don't let them rip
you off.

[Jason James]

"TJ" <blah@booooo> wrote in message
news:426b6db0$0$24072$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>
> <fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> > I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I took
> > it in for service and was told that I needed
> >
> > a) New Disc Rotors (front)
> > b) New pads front and back
> > c) machining of rear discs
> >
> > The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit heavy
> > to me.
> >
> > A couple of questions:
> >
> >
> > Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
> > driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
> >
> > I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the pads
> > I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
> >
> > I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they are
> > simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of changing
> > disc pads before they are nearly finished?
> >
> > I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads and
> > discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone knew.
> >
> > Fran
> >
>
> Avoid original rotors and pads at all cost. They are expensive, soft, very
> dirty.
>
> Best to replace them with aussie made rotors and pads. Don't let them rip
> you off.

In other words, instruct the mechy to not use genuine GM parts,..even better
if you can, buy the replacement rotors from the places that are cheaper and
take them to him to fit.
Some mechanics stick to OEM or dealer parts unless you tell them otherwise.

Jason

[athol]

TJ <blah@booooo> wrote:

> Avoid original rotors and pads at all cost. They are expensive, soft, very
> dirty.

> Best to replace them with aussie made rotors and pads. Don't let them rip
> you off.

If EBC greenstuff are available, use them instead. I know a local mechanic
whose wife has an astra and they fitted greenstuff the first time there was
a hint of trouble and it's been like that for quite some time.

--
Athol
<http://cust.idl.com.au/athol> Linux Registered User # 254000
The state of infrastructure in New South Wales is a disgrace.
I'm a Libran Engineer. I don't argue, I discuss.

[atec]

athol wrote:
> TJ <blah@booooo> wrote:
>
>
>>Avoid original rotors and pads at all cost. They are expensive, soft, very
>>dirty.
>
>
>>Best to replace them with aussie made rotors and pads. Don't let them rip
>>you off.
>
>
> If EBC greenstuff are available, use them instead. I know a local mechanic
> whose wife has an astra and they fitted greenstuff the first time there was
> a hint of trouble and it's been like that for quite some time.
>
I bought a few boxs of them for the Fords the other day , 4 sets front
4 sets rear in greens , worked out $22.00 plus tax in wholesale volume
discount ... cheap enough 4 me .

[AJS]

"athol" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message news:1114396716.573078@idlweb...

> If EBC greenstuff are available, use them instead. I know a local
> mechanic
> whose wife has an astra and they fitted greenstuff the first time there
> was
> a hint of trouble and it's been like that for quite some time.

Yep, Stay away from Bendix.



AJS

[Fraser Johnston]

"Toby Ponsenby" <toby@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:rhi2zngpajr6$.1sgxms0n6rkoi.dlg@40tude.net...
> Fucken tragedy, it is....
> Trouble is that it's such a gotcha for Opel owners even against the
> high base of Jap parts. Double tragic:-)
> But, there's gotta be GovCo in there big time as well as a common or
> garden GM rip-off. So, why not both?
> Maybe GM Europe has managed to get their bought-off marks in Euro
> GovCo to squirt out some legislation about brake noise in the range
> that disturbs chickens, or squirrels or somethin'?
>
> How's that?
>

You never fail to please. ; )

Fraser

[fran_beta@hotmail.com]

Vincent wrote:
> "Vincent" <rapide@gofast.net> wrote in message
> news:HKBae.21630$5F3.4429@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> >
> > <fran_beta@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:1114301644.687050.147020@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I've just racked up by 38,500 kms in my manual Astra 1.8 (2003). I
took
> >> it in for service and was told that I needed
> >>
> >> a) New Disc Rotors (front)
> >> b) New pads front and back
> >> c) machining of rear discs
> >>
> >> The bill from Holden was going to be $AUS920 which sounded a bit
heavy
> >> to me.
> >>
> >> A couple of questions:
> >>
> >>
> >> Is it typical for a city driver who is reasonably laid back in her
> >> driving style to go through front and rear pads this quickly?
> >>
> >> I was told that the "softer" ABS stuff wears more quickly than the
pads
> >> I used to have in my KC Laser. Is this true?
> >>
> >> I was told that they don't machine front dics any more, that they
are
> >> simply replaced. Is this true, and if so, what's the point of
changing
> >> disc pads before they are nearly finished?
> >>
> >> I found a place that would do the job for $800 using Bendix pads
and
> >> discs. ("ABH" European pads they said). Is this good?
> >>
> >> Just wondering if anyone knew.
> >>
> >> Fran
> >>
> >
> >
> > Give this mob a ring
> > F11 / 59 - 65 KEYS ROAD MOORABBIN, VIC
> >
> > MON - FRI (8AM - 5.30PM)
> >
> > PH: 03 9553 1160
> forgot to add:
>
> PRICES START AT $28 EACH
>

Actually whenh I rang Hi Tek Brakes they said that was a Commodore
Price. Those for the ASTRA were $72 plus $11 for shipping for both to
Sydney. (RDAs)

> PRICE IS FOR EACH ROTOR
>
> BRAND NEW!
>
> 12 MONTH WARRANTY

I will definitely do this next time, but my repairer couldn't fit me in
for ten days if I waited for the parts, so as I was in a hurry, I went
ahead with the Bendix.

Someone mentioned EBC Greenstuff below, but my repairer had no idea
what that was.

Thanks once again


FRAN

[fran_beta@hotmail.com]

athol wrote:
> TJ <blah@booooo> wrote:
>
> > Avoid original rotors and pads at all cost. They are expensive,
soft, very
> > dirty.
>
> > Best to replace them with aussie made rotors and pads. Don't let
them rip
> > you off.
>
> If EBC greenstuff are available, use them instead. I know a local
mechanic
> whose wife has an astra and they fitted greenstuff the first time
there was
> a hint of trouble and it's been like that for quite some time.
>


What is that? My repairer had no idea what that was.

FRAN
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> The state of infrastructure in New South Wales is a disgrace.
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