Front discs on 04-05 CV8
Front discs on 04-05 CV8
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bbg1400

Original Poster:

109 posts

203 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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Had my MOT yesterday and the tester pointed out that my front discs are wearing on the inner faces. I've been shopping about for replacements and was surprised at the costs involved. In the last month I have had to replace discs on our Trafic van, Jeep and MX5. They were all around £50 a pair. For my CV8 we're looking at £279 - £299. Has anyone found decent discs in the UK at a more reasonable price.

bigwheel

1,640 posts

245 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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First, confirm by diameter whether your '04 cv8 discs are the smaller original type or modified to the larger '05 cv8. If they're grooved, then you might be looking for VXR discs.
EBC make less expensive discs/pads.

bbg1400

Original Poster:

109 posts

203 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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I've had the car for most of its life. Registered in 06. It is mechanically original with 22k miles.

ARAF

20,759 posts

254 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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If it's the big boot model, then these?

http://www.monkfishperformance.co.uk/brake-disc-fr...

bbg1400

Original Poster:

109 posts

203 months

Sunday 6th July 2014
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That's a bit more like it. I see that Monkfish had a set on eBay for £300 and didn't bother checking the site. Because my car is unmodified and low mileage I never think of checking the Monkfish site. I only tend to buy oil, filters and wiper blades for it and those I get genuine Trade.

ARAF

20,759 posts

254 months

Sunday 6th July 2014
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As long as they are the correct ones for your car. I think they are only for the big boot model.

monkfish1

12,480 posts

255 months

Monday 7th July 2014
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04 and 05 cv8 use different discs. 04 a lot cheaper.