brake discs and pads - v8 vantage

[a17thc]

Hello,

quick question, as we know there are many items on the Vantages that come from jag's. ie thermostats, So, are there any alternatives or matches for the front and rear brake discs/pads?

[leerandle]

Not that I am aware of. Using the likes of Eurocar parts and inputting your reg only gives you a couple of options for pads/discs etc.

Obviously if you are in need of new pads/discs always try Rick at BMG Auto as he's always got the best deals around.

Failing that, Eurocar parts with their ongoing 20-30% discount codes.

[huntsen]

See the FAQs above.
Standard and alternatives are listed.

[a17thc]

Just read the FAQ's plenty of chat about pads, but nothing about the discs, anymore help appreciated

[Ian_UK1]

Related question:

Does anyone know if the larger front pads, for the 6-pot front calipers fitted to Vantage S, are available from anywhere other than Aston dealers?

I've had a look at Euro Car Parts and it would appear their listing for front Pagid pads for the S is incorrect: it's actually the exact same part number as those listed for cars with the 4-pot front caliper and the dimensions in the published spec. are also for the 4-pot caliper.

If the Pagids aren't available in the aftermarket, I'd consider alternatives to OE if they perform as well/better. Has anyone had any experience of Brembo or Porterfield pads in an S (and how they compare to OE)?

[Shrimpvende]

Guys, ring or email Rick from BMG Autoparts and tell him you're from Pistonheads. I've just today had a full set of pads and sensors delivered for an amazing price (they are the OEM Pagid/textar parts). Far cheaper than even ECP with the discount codes. There is a slight backlog on the rear pads and discs though - they told me they couldn't get enough of them!

[telum01]

The Porterfield R4-S is available for the 6-piston calipers, and they're fantastic brake pads.

[HBradley]

telum01 said:

The Porterfield R4-S is available for the 6-piston calipers, and they're fantastic brake pads.

Rich, I'd be interested to know how they compare to the Pagids in terms of dust & squeaking?

[telum01]

The R4-S is silent with almost no dust. The only drawback is that they might not hold up on the track. If all you do is drive on the street, they're my favorite pad out there. I just wrote a blog post about them:
http://www.redpants.lol/blog/2017/5/17/lets-talk-a...

And I've covered them in the past, too:
http://www.redpants.lol/blog/2016/5/21/porterfield...
http://www.redpants.lol/blog/2016/11/16/porterfiel...

[R1CKF]

Firstly, many to thanks for leaving positive posts to those that have received brakes from me, i have met and spoken to many and often end up ages on the phone exchanging Aston stories.... great fun .

I am being asked regularly for the V8S front pads now, but i have done a fair bit of research and think they are only available from Aston Martin for the fine price of £517 + vat, front discs are in the region of £750 each ! ouch....

[PatCub]

Or you could try a set of these bad boys from a Vantage GT3 raced prepared by Prodrive should last a few miles

Edited by PatCub on Tuesday 30th May 18:50