#1: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:22 am ---- Anyone used Kwik Fit for their free brake check?
I think I need pads, but I have no idea what type/make of pads I need and I don't really have anywhere suitable to change pads myself.
I've got the car booked in for the free brake check on Sunday - there's no obligation to buy anything from them so I figured why not.
I just have a sinking feeling that they're gonna try and rip me off if I go there, but I really need my brakes looking at!
(on a separate note, do I have ABS? - 2006 1.6 16v Sport).
#2: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Jordan_xsi, Location: IpswichPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:39 am ---- Dont go to Kiwk Fit for anything, you will pay alot more than any other garage! Try to find a smaller local garage, it will be alot cheaper. Maybe get the the pads yourself? that will probably be cheaper.
#3: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:44 am ---- Were are you in the northwest I can supply and fit for you.
#4: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:46 am ---- Ahh sorry i'm not in the North West anymore... am now living in Cardiff (should really update my sig!)
#5: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: NICKST, Location: Little hulton (worsley)Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 4:48 am ---- Lol no probably.
#6: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Shortstuff, Location: GloucesterPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:08 am ---- Kwik fit will charge you 3x more than you need to
Find a unipart, apd or something similar!
#7: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:20 am ---- but i dont know what part number I need!
#8: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: leon206, Location: ukPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:33 am ---- i went kwik fit for a free pad check and ended up paying £25. was told they cleaned it fronts only. as i have drums on back. but invoice was billed as break check @ £25!
i agree. buy parts and get local garage to fit. if you dont know spec . go to eurocarparts type in vin number/reg plate. most local motor factors will be able to trace correct part from your reg plate/vin plate
#9: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: vanman_foci, Location: Barry, South WalesPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:59 am ----
Bigbenj_08 wrote:
but i dont know what part number I need!
There is a Cit/Pug specialist in Cardiff fella. Will look for the location for you now
#10: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Mattie-RS, Location: A Track near you ;)Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:32 am ---- Just use your local small mechanic,, most likey to be cheapest and best option,,
They like to try and keep there business so do it a reasonable prices and to a good standard
#11: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: 20619d, Location: barnstaplePosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:15 am ---- my pads r goin and i asked them and like wots been sed it bout 3x more money with them
#12: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:28 am ----
Bigbenj_08 wrote:
I just have a sinking feeling that they're gonna try and rip me off if I go there, but I really need my brakes looking at!
(on a separate note, do I have ABS? - 2006 1.6 16v Sport).
They'll try alright mate, I bet you end up needing something like new pads front & rear. But as your discs are below wear limits they won't replace pads on their own without replacing discs as it's their policy due to safety. If you can't afford it they'll offer you their kwik fit card at about 30%.
Go to a local garage, & take someone that knows a bit about cars.
Your car should have ABS, check your instrument panel for the light.
#13: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:38 am ---- Last edited by MrBSI on Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:36 pm; edited 1 time in total
#14: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:39 am ---- Kwik Fit is just s***, any garage would still be better than them
if just check the pad and disc, why not just do it urself? lol it won't takes more than a mins lol
#15: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:41 am ---- Last edited by MrBSI on Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:37 pm; edited 1 time in total
#16: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Lecktorious, Location: ScotlandPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:24 am ---- Or do it yourself, probably the quickest and cheapest option. It aint hard!
#17: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: T_bandery, Location: East londonPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:36 am ---- DIY it dude, one of the easiest thing to do
Also going to get under the car and actually look at my brakes... maybe even visit a few motor factors if I need to.
What is the minimum thickness of pads for a 206?
Whats the best way to check what type of pads I need?
Looking on eurocarparts there are 2 different rear pads and 1 set of fronts.
Looking at the fitment guide, both of the rears are the same fitment.
Fronts listed are Bosch, both rears are Bendix.
Does that sound correct?
BTW, many many thanks for all the help guys I really should start making more appearances on here!
EDIT: Also, I believe I should check the condition of my disks at the same time, is there an easy way to check the disk thickness?
Thanks,
Ben
#19: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:36 pm ---- You need pads to suit 266x22mm discs on the front, they are also fitted to later GTi's, HDi's and 1.6 16v. Also to suit Bosch callipers.
The minimum thickness of discs is 20mm. Just use a ruler to measure them.
The rear discs have a minimum thickness of 6mm. They should be 247x8mm
Front pads are:-
131mm long
47.5mm high
18 mm thick
Rear pads are:-
105mm long
54.8mm high
11mm thick
#20: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:48 pm ---- Lee you're a legend.
I've put my car reg into euro car parts and its come up with the correct rear brakes that match your dimensions but not the front.
Done a manual search and can't find the fronts either
Can the pad size vary slightly depending on the make?
EBC I have found:
Front-
130x50x17
Rear-
106x56x11
Thats seems fairly close lol. Does that sound about right?
#21: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:59 pm ---- Front Discs - www.eurocarparts.com/e...c86e9&BDIS
I just clicked on the first ones, by no means am I recommending those brands.
Ferodo pads with Brembo discs everytime
#22: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:10 pm ---- Thanks again Lee.
Thats probably the quality of pads/disk that is on there now so until i have funds to upgrade then they should do fine
#23: Re: Kwik Fit for brake pads? Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:49 am ---- Well... just been halfords...
Bought a trolley jack, some copper grease and I'm now buying some EBC Ultimax pads for front and rear
So next weekend i'll be changing the pads myself.
Disks are perfectly fine, almost no wear on the rear and about 1mm on the fronts.
think i'm going to continue the trend of doing stuff myself and finally get the air filter changed too lol. Found the K+N standard replacement fairly cheap so i'll give that a go
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