Trying to locate some front brake pads for a 98 4.5

[TimJM]

I need some new brake pads asap for my MOT retest tomorrow morning (well I shouldn't but the MOT guy is being a bit picky). Most places can get me some for Monday and I have ordered some which "may" arrive tomorrow but I want a backup plan to be sure.

Does anyone know where I can get front brake pads for a 98 4.5 cerbera today? I have been trying most the day but can't find anywhere with stock that I can get to in a reasonable amount of time - I am based near Telford.

If I can't get through the MOT tomorrow then Burghley isn't going to happen for my Cerbera.

[Rochester TVR]

Your best bet is Demon Tweeks Superstore, they'll sell EBC Yellowstuff pads for the Cerbera.

About an hour from Telford in Wrexham... they close at 5:30...

[TimJM]

I may have to see if they can do overnight next day am delivery...I am flat out at work and won't be finished until after 5.

[jamieduff1981]

Try Brummie from here at Carbonlorraine.

[TimJM]

I would love to but red stuff will do and they are £64 for the front pads - CL are nearly £200.

EBC Brakes Redstuff Performance Brake Pads TVR Cerbera 1998 4.5 Front Pad Set - AP Calipers
EBCDP3002C £52.54 Ex

Part No: CLRC5/TF
Price: £165.94
Vat: £33.19

I am sure they are worth the money but £200 for a set of front pads is a bit too much for me.

[Supateg]

I have a spare set of yellowstuff. I'm in Doncaster, working in Middlesbrough won't be home till late.

[TimJM]

Supateg said:

I have a spare set of yellowstuff. I'm in Doncaster, working in Middlesbrough won't be home till late.

Thanks for the offer but Doncaster is 110 miles from me and I have to take my 8 year old son to cricket practice later this evening. I don't think he would understand if I took him to Doncaster for some brake pads instead!

I can't believe brake pads for a 4.5 Cerbera could be so rare. Most the problem seems to be nobody actually knows which pads should go in the car. I suppose that is the problem with the 4.5 using different ones form the 4.2 but then changing again to the Tuscan ones after a few years.

[scotty_d]

jamieduff1981 said:

Try Brummie from here at Carbonlorraine.

This, done my first 50 miles on cl WOW he was right the brakes are savage, should have got a set years ago!

[TimJM]

scotty_d said:

This, done my first 50 miles on cl WOW he was right the brakes are savage, should have got a set years ago!

Did you have a full set? Would putting these on the front and leaving ecb on the rear unsettle the braking balance too much?

[scotty_d]

TimJM said:

Did you have a full set? Would putting these on the front and leaving ecb on the rear unsettle the braking balance too much?

I have them all round, I think if you did the rears I might be a issue but a front set should be fine as it is the main braking force.

[Incognegro]

Can't agree more, give Brummie a shout. Took my redstuff off as they are naff, called brummie and got some CL RC5+ all round added to some CL premium fluid to my 304x29 2 piece disc upgrade and OMG these things are superb.

Braking in a arrow straight line from hi speed pedal feel is awesome and car just stops on a 6pence!

Only thing I will say is they DO sqeak at low speed when crawling and coming to a gentle stop.

[QBee]

The Hawk racing pads in my Chim are as you describe the CL pads - I think the squeaking is because they are racing pads.

Mine have stopped doing it since I did a track day, so maybe it is just the pads glazing - try and find some clear road and do a couple of hard stops from speed to clean them up a tad?

[Incognegro]

QBee said:

The Hawk racing pads in my Chim are as you describe the CL pads - I think the squeaking is because they are racing pads.

Mine have stopped doing it since I did a track day, so maybe it is just the pads glazing - try and find some clear road and do a couple of hard stops from speed to clean them up a tad?

Cheers will give it a try.

[Incognegro]

Was able to go for a quick spin this morn and as advised gave some decent braking a go. There was one point I had to take some evasive action as a wheelie bin had fallen off a truck and was in the middle of the overtaking lane on a duel carriageway no drama at all and easily avoided as it had been there for some time before I was approaching.

The power of these brakes really is fantastic I can't stress enough to anyone thinking they need an upgrade give Brummie a call! I was thinking if I ever got the 4.5SS upgrade I'd need to do the whole 6bolt calliper with 330x30 discs but this set up I have of 304x29 with CL all round I think would more than manage regardless though I think I will be going for the 4.3SS upgrade.

Once again Brummie Top work on the CLs!