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    Uniroyal Rainsport 3

    in Tyres & Wheels

    Posted

    been trying to find some rs2 today and not a lot of luck.

    Found a pair which are going on the front this week but not all 4 as wanted.

    RS3 are due 11 november and tomorrow shall be booking a pair for fitment upon arrival.

    Will have them on the front and swap the 2's to the back, if the 3's arent so good they can then be swapped back again.

    Unless anybody knows where there are 2 RS2's in the south east?

     

    vrs discs/pads what to choose? mi eds mashed from lukin

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    On two different cars, One which I have now and one which I sold just under a year ago.

    I've just had a set fitted to my wifes Fiat 500, along with a fluid change and they

    are much better than the OE ones which came off, although the OE Fiat discs were at the end of their

    service life by just 29k. I'd hope for better from the Pagids but they've only been on for a short 

    while so time will tell. Braking performance is much better than before and as with all the Pagid

    discs they are painted so the paint only comes off of the service area of the disc leaving the

    edge and centre painted.

     

    On the car which I sold the discs were 18 months old and still looked like I had just

    had them fitted unlike other brands which start to rust the first time they get wet.

    I had them fitted as part of a 312 upgrade along with the Pagid pads and new calipers

    etc. Once bedded in they were vastly superior to the 288 discs and pads previously on

    the car. One things for certain, the pagid stuff definitely would make a difference to

    the premature aging in the rear discs of these cars caused by

    the surface rust caused by the pads not contacting to the edge of the disc, although I must confess

    I had already replaced the rears with febi bilstein discs before I had heard of pagid so I never

    got round to doing them pagid all round as I am a fairly low mileage driver and they never

    wore enough in my ownership to need another change.   

    When my brakes on the Audi need doing, I'll certainly be going Pagid again.

     

    Also had ATE blue fluid in the Fabia and currently in the Fiat.

    There is some speculation that the blue dye is

    a.illegal (It is in California apparently, but my Fiat had it changed just before its MOT

    which was performed by the same fitter that had just bled the brakes, so go figure?)  

    and

    b.causes damage to seals. (Can't imagine why it's widely used in Racing cars but hey ho,

    I'm happy with it and would use it again)

    If either of these rumors worry you they do a clear fluid to the exact same spec boiling point etc

    called type 200 but it's hard to get over here but is the same spec as super blue but without

    the dye.

    Pagids defo on the short list then.

    Looked at ATE site and read the data on the Blue, 200 and the SL6.

    SL6 http://www.ate-na.com/generator/www/us/en/ate/ate/themes/20_ate_brake_products/brake_fluid/bf_sl6_us.html gets the heads up this time

    On offer at ECP as well. http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/auxiliary-fluids/brake-fluid/?524770042&0&cc5_179

     

    As for California what isnt illegal? Breathing excessively will probably be taxed soon as it would be deemed to cause pollution.

     

    Not sure as to the reasoning behind the dye if that is so.

    Can understand to an extent for racing as any miniscule leak would be evident and location easy to find.

    Would make more sense on a road car if you ask me.

    Race cars (and bikes) are prepped to such a high standard and brake setup is critical.

    When i was racing brake checks were an essential part of post race clean up and pre race check and setup. Soft pads used to save disc wear but also save brake fade as the surface wears off not overheating the pad, only thing is that they would only last a meet. Better than wearing out both and never had brake fade.

    vrs discs/pads what to choose? mi eds mashed from lukin

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Ate blue is good stuff and cheap too

    Just had a read on ATE site. Prob go for the SL6 (and its on a really good deal at ECP this weekend) rather than the blue.

    Slightly lower boiling point but viscosity in colder temps is far better.

    As i dont hammer my brakes constantly or even occasionally (other than the odd complete asshole on the motorway) boiling the fluid isnt an issue.

    When you possibly need the ABS and ASR is when its cold and that really trumps it for me.

    Lived in canada for a while and viscosity due to temp is very noticeable there. Here it isnt due to not being as cold but the lower temps still do a lot of harm even though its not as noticeable.

    vrs discs/pads what to choose? mi eds mashed from lukin

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    I've always used Brembo discs on everything and now have the Brembo MAX fronts which are frankly excellent, just fitted some EBC Ultimax pads (they sound like a feminine hygiene product) to my friends Saab and he reports the braking much improved so I'll be using those at my next pad change.

     

    Rears are a moot point since they seem to wear so fast irrespective of disc or pad quality, I fit whatever I can get a deal on at the time.

    Saw these on Ebay at a reasonable price (brembo max discs) just wary of Ebay on the whole.

    I lived in Asia and it has left me very wary of anybody selling anything as original as there are os many fakes out there that look original.

    How hard do you think it is to get Brembo boxes made and put cheap **** discs in?

    Where did you get yours?

    vrs discs/pads what to choose? mi eds mashed from lukin

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Got some 312 calipers with brembo pads for sale if interested,very good but I've upgraded to 6 pots so no longer needed

    Thanks for the offer and as the saying goes here is the BUT not for me im afraid.

    Quite happy with the oem setup as is just looking to replace the original discs and pads.

    I dont tear around, I find the track better suited and mor enjoyable not to say safer for all concerned and defo better for the licence.

    As i run standard rims and tyres pointless putting bigger brakes on. If i was going that way (brakes rims and tyres) i would be changing a lot more as the strain on other components is also drastically increased. Found this out myself previously on other vehicles so not being arsy or judgemental just realistic.

    Dont mean to offend so if I have sorry.

    vrs discs/pads what to choose? mi eds mashed from lukin

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Thanks for the advice all

     

    James I

    Not going racing im afraid. OEM brakes more than adequate for a steady going soul like myself.

    I always swore by Brembo but there is so much more choice now.

    I saw another post for the Pagid rears with pads from ECP on Ebayfor £36 all in which is better than this weekends offer. I rang ECP and they wouldnt match it in store or as a click and collect so if I do go for them theyll be the Ebay buy for the rears and poss online click and collect fro the fronts.

    Not set a budget as such but have limited funds (but i wont fit cheap rubbish as is a false economy in the long run and other peoples lives are on the line)  otherwise I would do as I have previously for other cars ive owned and bought Brembo's finest.

     

    group1rs

    Have seen many posts on this upgrade but not for me im afraid as id like to keep mine standard and the standard brakes are more than adequate for myself.

    Thanks for the offer though, most kind. I live in Medway and currently working in Folkestone area but I move around a fair bit with work.

    Might make the Medway meet one day.

     

    Jim H

    You say you running green stuff pads but what discs do you have? Do you find they lack feel and responsiveness (grab a little) when cold until they warm up a bit. 

    I am quite happy with the eom ones, though if i drove like i did in my youger years then i would be opting for a serious upgrade probably. Now with maturity (just an old fart really) I find I can enjoy myself as much now at a steadier pace as I did when i was younger when I drove it like i stole it.

     

    grr666

    Bought them twice!! Same car or different models? I wouldnt expect to be changing them for quite a while. Original discs and pads on mine now with over 60000 and still loads of disc and pads left just getting old. Rears are doing what seems to be the usual so want to do a full brake overhaul.

    Did the Brembo job on my 300zx tt and when sold 70000 miles later same discs with lots of life left and only one front pad change after approx 50000. Was hoping around 40 to 50k for the discs but pads id expect 20 to 30k from.

    Am i ecpecting too much or would this be reasonable for the Pagids?

    Medway or Folkestone reputable and reasonable

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Posted elsewhere

    My apologies I realise it was posted in the wrong place first time.

    Looking for somewhere either Medway area where I live or Folkestone area where I am currently working to maybe get some work done on my VRS.

    Need a wheel bearing doing as the ABS ring has been thrown off and I do not have a press to do it myself.

    Also coming up to a service and I want to change discs/pads all round. Never been changed since new (56 plate) and over 60000 now.

    Service and discs/pads I could do myself but if the price is reasonable it may be more beneficial not taking the time off work.

    I dont expect anyone to do it for nothing, we all have to make a living, but i dont want to be bent over either.

     I am self employed so taking the time out isnt an issue other than losing a days earnings.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Rear brake discs and pads change for Fabia

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Wasnt going to put the cheapest ones i could find on.

    Was wondering if there was a cheap deal for some good ones out there.

    I am careful with my brakes which is why i am still unsure as to whether to let a garage do them as I have always done my own.

    I know what I am doing (qualified mechanical engineer) and I dont know any of the garages locally (I have another post on this subject) so would be very wary of letting them do them

    Any ideas?

    Medway or Folkestone area reputable but reasonable garage?

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Looking for somewhere either Medway area where I live or Folkestone area where I am currently working to maybe get some work done on my VRS.

    Need a wheel bearing doing as the ABS ring has been thrown off and I do not have a press to do it myself.

    Also coming up to a service and I want to change discs/pads all round. Never been changed since new (56 plate) and over 60000 now.

    Service and discs/pads I could do myself but if the price is reasonable it may be more beneficial not taking the time off work.

    I dont expect anyone to do it for nothing, we all have to make a living. I am self employed so taking the time out isnt an issue other than losing a days earnings.

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

     

    Fabia vRS interior pieces

    in Parts For Sale

    Posted

    ill take the 1/3 rear bench base if you still have it

    might be able to arrange one of my relatives in Scarborough to pick up from you or if you can hang on to it for a bit ill be back up that way in a few weeks

    ill pay you for it prior obviously

    Uniroyal Rainsport 2

    in Tyres & Wheels

    Posted

    vrs180

    going off on a tangent for a mo

    many many moons ago had a MG Montego turbo the petrol version and fitted p zeros all around they were amazing

    had a 300zx twin turbo manual a few years back and decided to do the same again p zeros all round

    whaqt a mistake that was, they were at best truly awful, couldnt waqit to wear them out

    It just shows that what works for one car is not necessarily the best for another

    I have found the rainsports excellent for my use but they do have their limitations

    Its all about what you want from a tyre that matters, once you know that then you can start looking for something that will do that.

    Something excellent in the wet is going to be softer in the wall and have a softer compound so its dry hot summer wear ande hard cornering roll will suffer as a consequence.

    depends if you drove it like you stole it or are sympathetic.

    in my racing i have used full wets, inters, cut slicks and full slicks of various compounds dependant upon prevailing conditions on the day and the difference in grip between compounds on the same day can be vast

    This said i found the rainsports the best all round tyre for my fab as yet considering the cost and arnt considering any other when i need to get some more

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    Help Please! Can anybody plug in my baby to read the fault codes?

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Devon

    Thanks for the advise have found a nearby member

    Toxic

    Thanks and have read your post. Quite interesting.

    Was an independent as I changed my wn although i had a garage press the old ones out and new in.

    Difference is that I have covered approx 2000 miles since install and no issues at all until now.

    All of a sudden and out of the blue.

    Hopefully we can get to the bottom of it tomorrow.

    Can i post a video on here anywhere? Only short one of the trip comp readout of a trip last year from kent to yorkshire

    Have a few but that one is the best mpg i have yet achieved

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    Help Please! Can anybody plug in my baby to read the fault codes?

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    I live in the Medway area but my baby has developed an abs issue and I am currently in Folkestone

    I have the abs and asc lights on and occasionally the red park light, also have once had the amber exclamation mark within the rev counter binnacle

    Started all of a sudden. I drove to a well known supermarket (sainsbury) and parked everything was ok

    Came out after about 10 mins started her up drove out of the car park and the abs was cutting in at about 5 mph

    got out on the road and the abs asc lights came on

    fluid level is ok i think

    brake pads ok front and rear

    new wheel bearings both sides appox 6 weeks ago (so should be no problem with the pick up rings, i dont know what the proper name is)

    no noticeable leaks in any pipes

    no noticeable wear on any of the sender cables

    was motd end of november and no issues

    everything fine until the supermarket trip

    Currently using a relatives car as I dont want to create any issue with my baby but id like her back to her old self as soon as i can

    Anybody help me out please

    I cant afford dealership costs and im pretty skint but ill borrow what i have to from somewhere if somebody can help me out and get my baby back to rights

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