530d sport parts

[georgejones]

I have an 02 plate 530 diesel sport, it needs new drop links all round as well as new pads all round plus front discs, I was thinking about getting EBC drilled and grooved front discs on the front with red stuff pads and standard pads on the rear, I have been quoted just under £300 for all the parts, I will be fitting them myself so labour isn't a worry. I was just wondering if I had the right combination with the front brakes or should I change it to something else? also was wondering if I could get the parts cheaper elsewhere? I am in south Wales but with the joys of internet I could get them from anywhere. any comments would be great, cheers. It's not remapped but will be in the near future.

[Pickled Piper]

I would buy online from Eurocarparts or GSF. Many of the parts are original equipment.

Any reason you want non standard discs?

pp

[007singh]

Worth checking out the stealers too, as the have the value line parts (which basically are the same but in crappy packaging) for cars over 4 years old now. You might be surprised at the price of OEM parts under this scheme.

As for the stuff you have suggested. I would question the need for grooved/drilled discs for road use, and likewise, unless I have it wrong are red stuff pads not too hard for normal road use?

Have you considered brembo discs/pads? Again, good specs and might be surprised at the prices.

[Badapple]

Post this in th S wales bit, im sure there is a supplier in monmouth area who is very cheap & supplies lots of the online sellers

[Fox-]

Droplinks are cheap, I think I only paid £70 each fitted at BMW.

Stick with OEM brakes - pads are either Jurid or Textar and £40 at GSF.