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Navigatorone · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 18:41 Post subject: Brakes

Do any of you know if it is an easy job to change the rear brake shoes? I am sure mine must be fairly worn at 98000 km.

I am also getting a grinding noise when I brake. I checked the front disc pads and there is plenty on them, even took them out to have a proper look. Could it still be the front pads I have heard they can become "glazed" What is this?

Keith

Paj LWB TD Mk 1

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marcsparks · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 19:06 Post subject:

hi keith not sure about your rear shoes as i have discs all round ,but wot you were saying re glazing i think is what trig was refering to the other day look here it may help atb marc http://www.pocuk.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2429

Navigatorone · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 20:27 Post subject:

Thanks for that. My pads seem hard and glazed, perhaps this is why they are noisy. I am going to get some more, good quality ones, on Monday

Keith

marcsparks · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 20:45 Post subject:

ive just changed my fronts again 2nd time in 4months ! the first set were a pattern part and basically were *beep*,under medium/heavy braking i was getting wot i can only describe as a lite rumble feeling anyhoo changed them this morning for a set of blueprint adl pads and they are already bedding in nicely no noise and no probs ,atb marc Very Happy

Navigatorone · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 23:27 Post subject:

Yes that is what I am getting a grinding, rumbling noise, seems like it is poor quality pads

How much is a decent set of disc pads? Say Ferodo's

Keith

Scott · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2003 23:40 Post subject:

You want ferodo's pads? a good choice as they are described as tough but maybe a little too hairy for your pajero Question

JayCee · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 0:18 Post subject:

Hi Scott

I have used ferodo pads,
Found them to be quite good.....and not stupid money either..!!

"Hairy"....what do you mean...?

JayCee · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 0:22 Post subject:

BTW Guys and gals...

Any chance the "grinding noises" are coming from the wear indicator lugs
on your rear pads...?

Just a thought..

allan · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 3:21 Post subject:

I changed my front pads for original equipment ones, not impressed! seems to take a lot more pressure on the pedal to get it to stop, wish I knew what the old ones were!
Any suggestions for good aftermarket, softish pads? Why are the Ferodo`s hairy Scott?

Now, it could be that the pads are fine and I am not getting enough vacuum from the silly little pump on the back of the alternator. Anybody changed one of these? Why, and how much are they?

So many questions.......
allan

marcsparks · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 9:04 Post subject:

allan the blueprint adl ones are softish and work really well,ive just put them on mine ,but my dad also has them on his paj and has done for around 7 months now and they are fine,no heavy foot application required which is probably just as well because me mum drives it and she has only got little legs and feet lol Laughing

atb marc

allan · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 13:46 Post subject:

MS, the next question, where are these blueprint pads available from? They sound like the ones for me!

allan

marcsparks · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 14:09 Post subject:

any blueprint adl stockist mate i think that blueprint are actually based in kent camberely aut factors do them if you have one near you car parts and accesories do as well i think most car accesorie dealers should be able to get them .ADL supply specifically jap parts some of wich ive had b4 carry the mits diamonds and pt numbers ! atb marc check out this allan http://www.blueprint-adl.co.uk/how%20to%20buy%20bp%20set.htm
also there homepage www.blueprint-adl.co.uk hope this helps matey
theres a stockist in whitstable called cat automotive 01227 771337 they also have a web site www.catautomotive.co.uk

kasandrich · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 21:11 Post subject:

My original front pads were very hard and the car REALLY took some stopping I was very disapointed with Pajero brakes, then when they got low I changed the pads on the front, not for expensive ones, only Milners cheapies cost I think was £13 + vat, It was like having different brakes entirely, that was 6-8 months ago and I have no complaints.

Richard

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I was just going to ask how you rate the Milners pads, Green something or other?

Thanks.

allan · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 1:43 Post subject:

Marc, cheers, apparently I have a Blueprint stockist about half a mile from where I live. Luvvly Jubbly

allan