Heads up for cheap pads

Stainy · 02-26-2020, 03:13 AM

I've had my eye on a set of DS2500 (FCP4611H) pads for the old girl and the cheapest I could find was wg_motorparts at £130.49

Well, until Midnight on the 28th eBay are offering 20% discount (use code PAID20) on selected stores and guess who's one of em?

So.......set of DS2500 for less than £105? That'll do nicely, ta

I'm sure someone will come along shortly with another bargain due to this discount to relieve me of more money

/Edit - the offer is on again, but the price has gone up to £155 before discount (new code is POCKET20). There are plenty of other deals to be had and these are still the cheapest DS2500's at the mo though

Lorcan · 02-26-2020, 03:25 AM

If there's one thing I like to save money on, it's brakes...

Abzynthe · 02-26-2020, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

If there's one thing I like to save money on, it's brakes...

Theres a difference between buying cheap brakes, and buying good brakes for cheaper though :P

p.s. I have no idea if the pads mentions are any good lol.

Lorcan · 02-26-2020, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Abzynthe

Theres a difference between buying cheap brakes, and buying good brakes for cheaper though :P

p.s. I have no idea if the pads mentions are any good lol.

I am aware of this, thank you

hilift · 02-26-2020, 05:18 AM

personally I would only buy brake components from bona fide reputable outlets , ie autodoc .
there are too many counterfeit parts on eBay to be fully confident you are getting what you think you are buying .
I have used mintex pads from well known and trusted suppliers on a variety of vehicles for decades and never had a problem .
brakes are paramount so don't skimp to save a few quid , I see it as gambling with your life .
I had a close shave years ago in a hi po car using cheap moprod pads , it scared the shit out of me !!

shoestring · 02-26-2020, 05:44 AM

I have seen so called good quality brake pads like Green Stuff on fire after a bit of spirited driving so what cheap crap probably counterfeit pads will do to help you stop is anyone guess!

Stainy · 02-26-2020, 06:30 AM

Interesting comments......DS2500's aren't cheap/crap pads and I've done my research with the supplier, who is well regarded.

You can lead a horse to water etc etc. Each to their own

jackstrath · 02-26-2020, 01:57 PM

The "Stuff Pads" are trash, dont think anyone thinks they are good.
DS2500's are good, hard hard driving causes pad transfer to the disks tho worth noting, for road they will be more than fine! Good bite from cold and will out perform OEM

johnung · 02-26-2020, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Abzynthe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorcan

If there's one thing I like to save money on, it's brakes...

Theres a difference between buying cheap brakes, and buying good brakes for cheaper though :P

p.s. I have no idea if the pads mentions are any good lol.

If you get a chance give Hawk 5.0 pads a try. They are the best street pads that I have found. I noticed that AmazonUK is selling them now. See photo for some F30 part numbers for 340mm/370mm front pads and 330mm or 345mm rear pads.

Alscoob · 02-27-2020, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Stainy

Interesting comments......DS2500's aren't cheap/crap pads and I've done my research with the supplier, who is well regarded.

You can lead a horse to water etc etc. Each to their own

Had DS2500's on 3 previous cars, they certainly are a vast improvement over the standard OEM's - Good price that is for genuine Ferodo's!

Stainy · 02-27-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Alscoob

Had DS2500's on 3 previous cars, they certainly are a vast improvement over the standard OEM's - Good price that is for genuine Ferodo's!

They arrived by DHL in less than 24 hrs and will be going on in the next few days

(If it ever stops raining/snowing/blowing)

M140_BCS · 02-27-2020, 12:19 PM

Just ordered a set of front and rears - £200

Bargain! Cheers

Eddamoo · 02-27-2020, 03:35 PM

DS2500's for £200, arghh the temptation but i've only just done mine!!

Rudz · 02-27-2020, 11:17 PM

Will this fit a 335d please?

Momir13 · 02-27-2020, 11:47 PM

The hawk 5.0 are on amazon for 92$ rear and 102$ front!

Stainy · 02-28-2020, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudz

Will this fit a 335d please?

F Series, yes. Despite the link saying M4, these fit 340/370mm discs.

Alscoob · 02-28-2020, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Stainy

F Series, yes. Despite the link saying M4, these fit 340/370mm discs.

Agreed just checked Ferodo part numbers..... Oh and ordered a set

jamiem1987 · 02-28-2020, 04:52 AM

How is the brake squeal with the ferrodo's?

Alscoob · 02-28-2020, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jamiem1987

How is the brake squeal with the ferrodo's?

Will have to let you know. Didn't have any squeal when I've had them before but that wasn't in a BMW though.

AntF32 · 02-28-2020, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jamiem1987

How is the brake squeal with the ferrodo's?

Same question. My front brakes squeal like a a pig when cold and need changing in the next 3k miles so would be interested to know.

Alscoob · 02-29-2020, 03:12 AM

Apparently they are now on a 2 week delivery time from the OP’s supplier, due to the success of the eBay discount !!

Stainy · 09-01-2020, 10:08 AM

The eBay discount thing is on again, use code POCKET20 to get 20% off - The base price has gone from £131 to £155 in the interim 6 months though! Basically they've put the price up 20% before the 20% discount!

Still cheapest you'll find them, but not the same bargain. I'm glad I don't need any this time.

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Stainy Lieutenant 265 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 435d Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Floating in the Ether iTrader: (0)	Heads up for cheap pads I've had my eye on a set of DS2500 (FCP4611H) pads for the old girl and the cheapest I could find was wg_motorparts at £130.49 Well, until Midnight on the 28th eBay are offering 20% discount (use code PAID20) on selected stores and guess who's one of em? So.......set of DS2500 for less than £105? That'll do nicely, ta I'm sure someone will come along shortly with another bargain due to this discount to relieve me of more money /Edit - the offer is on again, but the price has gone up to £155 before discount (new code is POCKET20). There are plenty of other deals to be had and these are still the cheapest DS2500's at the mo though Last edited by Stainy; 09-02-2020 at 02:53 AM.. Reason: /see updates
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Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	If there's one thing I like to save money on, it's brakes...
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Stainy Lieutenant 265 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 435d Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Floating in the Ether iTrader: (0)	Interesting comments......DS2500's aren't cheap/crap pads and I've done my research with the supplier, who is well regarded. You can lead a horse to water etc etc. Each to their own
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jackstrath Major 659 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 16' F31 340i & 03' Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	The "Stuff Pads" are trash, dont think anyone thinks they are good. DS2500's are good, hard hard driving causes pad transfer to the disks tho worth noting, for road they will be more than fine! Good bite from cold and will out perform OEM
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Alscoob Brigadier General 2091 Rep 3,037 Posts Drives: G31 540i M Sport Edition Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Apparently they are now on a 2 week delivery time from the OP’s supplier, due to the success of the eBay discount !!
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Stainy Lieutenant 265 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 435d Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Floating in the Ether iTrader: (0)	The eBay discount thing is on again, use code POCKET20 to get 20% off - The base price has gone from £131 to £155 in the interim 6 months though! Basically they've put the price up 20% before the 20% discount! Still cheapest you'll find them, but not the same bargain. I'm glad I don't need any this time.
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