Replacing brake discs and pads

[Stephen alan]

Hi, looking at replacing my brake discs and pads on my Z3, I can get these made by either TRW or APEC, does anyone know which would be the better quality components, Steve

 

[t-tony]

@Dakar Z3 , John is the man with trade knowledge Stephen. I’ve tagged him so hopefully he will give you some good advice.

Tony.

 

[Dakar Z3]

Hi, looking at replacing my brake discs and pads on my Z3, I can get these made by either TRW or APEC, does anyone know which would be the better quality components, Steve

Hello Stephen,
I guess you are limited to APEC and TRW because of your location?
Many suppliers out there especially on eBay will mail order to you.
Apec are a well respected brand and I would fit them to my Vauxhall Corsa, however I would opt for the TRW for the Z, However if you feel a little more adventurous go for MEYLE, if you call 07707 164642 and ask for Asam, tell him you are a member of the Zroadster forum and they will discount for you.
Give him your reg number tell him you want MEYLE and they will sort for you, other acceptable brands are, Brembo, Jurid, ATE, Febi.
I hope this helps

 

[Woodsta888]

I've had the same service via autodoc, germany, post brexit, as have had pre brexit via the .uk site.

https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/car-brands/spare-parts-bmw/z3-e36.html

Within 7 days if in stock. And cheaper, even for Meyle parts.

I didnt get a discount when saying I was part of the forum with the ebay guy.

 

[Mike Fishwick]

I use drilled and vented front discs from German and Swedish of Plymouth, and EBC Redstuff pads, both of which are fine.

 

[Stephen alan]

Hi mike, im not far from plymouth so ill pop in there one day this week

 

[Paul Rice]

Had M-TEC on both may Z3 and Z4 have Red stuff pads on the front well pleased

 

[Mike Fishwick]

Yes, Redstuff are happy when really hot, last for ages, and generate little dust - they are a really good road pad for those without track day fantasies! EBC have a good website, and deliver very quickly.

Plymouth G&S are in Valley Road, Plympton. Exit the A38 for Plympton, follow the road to where it is level, and L at the traffic lights, over the railway, and first L. They are about 200 metres on the left.

Another good outfit with a branch in Exeter is Euro Car Parts.

 

[Stephen alan]

Ok, i just called them, they dont to them discs and pads now

 

[Dakar Z3]

Yes, Redstuff are happy when really hot, last for ages, and generate little dust - they are a really good road pad for those without track day fantasies! EBC have a good website, and deliver very quickly.

Plymouth G&S are in Valley Road, Plympton. Exit the A38 for Plympton, follow the road to where it is level, and L at the traffic lights, over the railway, and first L. They are about 200 metres on the left.

Another good outfit with a branch in Exeter is Euro Car Parts.

Always try German and Swedish (GSF) before ECP, avoid Pagid braking.

 

[Dakar Z3]

Ok, i just called them, they dont to them discs and pads now

What engine size is your Z?

 

[Steve Medlock]

Another vote for EBC Redstuff.

The Brembo pads I had were cheap rubbish and had to be replaced after very few miles.

 

[Brian James]

That's great feedback guys. You may recall my earlier thread on the quality of parts and having a data base to experience share. Thread was titled "Spare parts do we care enough " and on Apr 2nd shared an excel file of comments.
I have updated the aforementione excel file but can only upload it as a pdf. If I have anything wrong or misunderstood could I kindly ask that you feedback so I can amend?
Kind Regards
Brian
p.s. The system will not let me upload an excel file so to view it in pdf open and then expand