Replacement brake disc

[Fluffsri/cv8]

Ive got a set of Baer calipers and bigger discs on the car. I think they are the same as the VXR so im looking online and all i can find is monkfish at £500 a pair. Anyone know of any other suplliers please. I dont want to scrimp on them but i am selling so i dont want to waste cash on it.

[Fluffsri/cv8]

Are Monkfish the only Distributer of Monaro disc's in the UK? I cant find anymore.

[BigNige]

The Monkfish ones are PBR so worth a search for that brand.

[Fluffsri/cv8]

Cheers for that Bignige, ive had a look but not too successfull. Cant beleive the price VX want. Robbing gits! I was on the phone to my mate in OZ just need to confirm size and a part number and he is going to try and help out.

[Fluffsri/cv8]

It looks like my fornt brake discs are 308mm, does that make sense? Are they standard fit?

[rich24v]

Hello all,
Just had front discs and pads replaced under warranty, are the friction pads sold by
monkfish on ebay a much better option than the vauxhall std items ?

I don't drive the car hard (got something else for that) and don't intend to, I just want half decent brakes that won't warp too quickly.

I'm also waiting for rear discs (again warranty job) which are on back order !, anybody have any idea
when these will be into stock ? (very disappointed that having bought a newish car, vauxhall can't even stock a service part like brake discs, even less that the dealer is clueless about when they will be available !)

Thanks.

[wolfracer]

rich24v said:

Hello all,
Just had front discs and pads replaced under warranty, are the friction pads sold by
monkfish on ebay a much better option than the vauxhall std items ?
I don't drive the car hard (got something else for that) and don't intend to, I just want half decent brakes that won't warp too quickly.

My 05 Ro had really bad judder, replaced the pads only and judder reduced and then dissappeared as the friction pads "reground" the surface.
Imagine (in simple terms!!) the friction pads grip like fine sand paper whilst the adhesive pads (standard fitment) grip like an eraser. - the "eraser" pads shed and you get material transfer which leads to the judder.
Topic been covered loads on here, but there is skepticism as to whether there is any warping at all - probably just material transfer in a lot of cases.
To avoid transfer, avoid holding the car on the brakes after a high speed/long braking period as the heat build up leaves an impression on the disk, which then builds up over time. Also make sure you dry your brakes off after washing your car as the corrosion from the detergent causes surface irregularities - again where the pad presses on to the disk there will be a high spot.
HTH!

[Fluffsri/cv8]

Cheers for hijacking my thread I have the Friction pads from MF and they are great! Now back to the Q? What size are std CV8 front discs please

[wolfracer]

Fluffsri/cv8 said:

Cheers for hijacking my thread I have the Friction pads from MF and they are great! Now back to the Q? What size are std CV8 front discs please

Sorry Fluffsri/cv8!
I believe there are 2 sizes - one for 04 and one for 05 facelift (PBR branded) - I was told my brakes are "comparable" to VXR brakes ie better than 04 cv8 but nowhere near AP's.
As for size i don't have a clue!

[Fluffsri/cv8]

No worries mate, ive been looking all afternoon for a size with no joy. I reckon im going to have to take the wheel and caliper to be able to get an accurate measure before i order a set.

[Well_Fans]

VZ model so 2005 and later with the twin exhaust have 320mm front and 286mm rear discs, it appears the 2004 model may have come with 296mm x28mm front and 286mmx16mm rears from the Vauxhall launch pack specs.

Edited by Well_Fans on Wednesday 3rd September 20:35

[Fluffsri/cv8]

Cheers so it looks like mine arent standard then. Have made a few enquireis today, mostly over seas so should find out in the near future.