Best Discs & Pads for Astra Coupe?

[AlexYW]

Its getting to that time where im going to need them changing, and since im still running on the ones that were on the car when i bought it I haven't a clue what would be best to get? Also thinking of changing to 308mm, any advice?

 

[Matt]

I can't fault the set I put on the VXR from https://www.mtecbrakes.co.uk/

You'll also notice a nice improvement if you upgrade to 308mm

 

[AlexYW]

Yeah this is the brand that keeps coming up on ebay searches, they look good, will the 308mm discs for the turbo be ok for a non turbo?

 

[evocarlos]

will the 308mm discs for the turbo be ok for a non turbo?

only if you buy the 308 caliper brackets

 

[AlexYW]

What type of pads does the 2002 2.2 coupe use?

 

[evocarlos]

What type of pads does the 2002 2.2 coupe use?

how do you mean ?
they're just normal gm pads the same as the 1.8- 2.0- 2.2 there even the same caliper
you can get aftermarket pads
s**t stuff,and brembo pads but i found the gm or mintex xtreme pad to be a good choice for the 308mm upgrade

 

[AlexYW]

how do you mean ?
they're just normal gm pads the same as the 1.8- 2.0- 2.2 there even the same caliper
you can get aftermarket pads
s**t stuff,and brembo pads but i found the gm or mintex xtreme pad to be a good choice for the 308mm upgrade

So pads for a 2.0 turbo should be ok with the 308mm upgrade? I was looking at this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110492110871&ssPageName=ADME:X:eRTM:GB:1123
That would all be fine for a 308mm upgrade for my car?

 

[Sjdickso]

Yes they should be fine but don't forget you will need the 308 carriers.

 

[evocarlos]

my post went??

it went like this
""pads are the same for 2.2 and 2.0t the only diffrence is the caliper bracket and disc size
mtec have the coupe turbo discs (308's) @ £81
http://www.mtecbrakes.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=5748

 

[Matt]

my post went??

it went like this
""pads are the same for 2.2 and 2.0t the only diffrence is the caliper bracket and disc size
mtec have the coupe turbo discs (308's) @ £81
http://www.mtecbrakes.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=5748

Nothing has been deleted Carl

 

[evocarlos]

i must of clicked off the page before posting :s i r got alot on my mind atm

 

[Matt]

i must of clicked off the page before posting :s i r got alot on my mind atm

That's where the new XF will come into it's own. It will automatically save a draft of the post you are composing every 60 seconds

 

[AlexYW]

Yeah I got some 308mm turbo carriers, but there really rusty and blue!

 

[Pisoiul Cel Rau]

I can't fault the set I put on the VXR from https://www.mtecbrakes.co.uk/

You'll also notice a nice improvement if you upgrade to 308mm

This discs and pads are better EBC Turbogroove+GreenStuff ???

 

[Matt]

This discs and pads are better EBC Turbogroove+GreenStuff ???

Greenstuff pads are

 

[Pisoiul Cel Rau]

I have 2.2 automatic and I don't know if is from my automatic gearbox but the brake is soft and long, not short as promptly like a turbo with Ate ..

Ate what position would be situated opposite the EBC?

 

[Matt]

I'm really impressed with the Mintex pads I have fitted with the mtec discs.

 

[Pisoiul Cel Rau]

I'm really impressed with the Mintex pads I have fitted with the mtec discs.

and ranking as? for z22se..

1. EBC
2. Mintex
3. Ate

I ask that because I don't know if I must change the brand or going with EBC (Turbo Groove + Green Stuff)..

 

[Matt]

I'd not spend my money on EBC. They are very over priced compared to other offerings.

http://www.mtecbrakes.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=5748

 

[evocarlos]

and ranking as? for z22se..
I ask that because I don't know if I must change the brand or going with EBC (Turbo Groove + Green Stuff)..

1. Mintex xtreme
2. oem gm/ate
12.ebc red stuff
17. EBC green stuff
28. ebc yellow stuff

in the past i have used green stuff there s**te and red stuff pads reds were a little better but required to be hot
good GM/OPEL branded pad is better in performance and longevity than ebc pad

the discs won't make any difference even tho my preference is without grooves and holes there all just flat discs of steel lol