what brake discs to use??????????

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skooshy
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Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:34 am

right guys had a wee a look at the car the other day and its needing front discs

just wondering what you guys recommend

new ones from bmw are 127 pound

can get other ones from local parts dealer for under 30

just wondered if you guys use anything else..
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Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:36 am

gsf ones are fine...obviously the more you pay the better,i like ebc but they too are expensive. theres some nice drilled/grooved sets on ebay though for ok money!
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Brianmoooore
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Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:43 am

Pagid from ECP. These are cheap and OE quality, and Pagid is one of the world's biggest manufacturer's of brake discs and pads, and are the OE supplier to many makes.
Drilled/grooved discs won't improve braking performance in the slightest.
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Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:28 am

for an unmodified standard e30 the cheaper motor factor discs will be sufficient.unless your one of the type who prefers paying overinflated dealer prices for much the same parts because it has the bmw stamp on the packaging?
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Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:14 am

Brianmoooore wrote: Drilled/grooved discs won't improve braking performance in the slightest.
but they do look a hell of a lot better! winkeye
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