Replacement brake discs are on the cards for the old Felly and I have to say that an on-line search has turned up quite a wide selection of replacements. Here are some of the makes on offer: Eicher, Quinton Hazell, Textar, Delphi, Bolk, Brembo, Bosch, TRW, and so on.

I'm not particularly overwhelmed by the choice but there are one or two in there that I've not heard of before. I have an inclination to go for brembos, but I do wonder how they compare to Bosch for example; Delphi I understand to be linked to Lockheed and have their rear brake shoes and spring set currently fitted, but what have the rest of you Felicia drivers fitted as replacements? Are you satisfied by your choice or have you regretted fitting that particular brand? (I'm not talking anything fancy here, just standard type solid discs).

I fitted the 256mm front brakes no more **** brakes for my felicia

My generic rule of thumb for choosing a part says "avoid the cheapest brand, avoid the most expensive brand, and avoid rebranded Chinese parts (Vika, Starline, etc.)". Usually I go for the 2nd or 3rd from the cheapest up.

 

Nobody will be able to give you an objective answer because nobody tried all brands. Some will go by the marketing exposure quoting their slogans like reciting mantras. Some will brag in detail with their overpriced parts fitted to their amazing car. And some will witness isolated bad results from a single brand ignoring the lack of proper installation, maintenance and operation.

 

Bottom line, it's up to you and your budget. Quality comes with a price, but not with a ripoff.

Edited 24 June, 201511 yr by RicardoM

Personally, I always use the mid-range products from my local factor - the brand is APEC.

 

I've used them, thus far, on a Volvo S60, Merc C-Class, Vauxhall Corsa and a Fiat Stilo and all the owners have mentioned how "good" the brakes are afterwards.

 

Haven't (yet) got a set for the Felicia, but they're on my "buy" list as part of a refresh of the front brakes on mine when funds allow.

 

My only experience with the "cheaper" brands was with Eicher on the Volvo and Merc. In both cases, I would advise you to avoid as they were noisy pads, wore quickly, made the wheels as black as anything after a very short distance and never really gave a good "feel" to the pedal. Don't get me wrong, they worked, and for the money, they got us out of trouble temporarily (and passed the MOT), but I'd never use them again unless absolutely desperate.

 

In terms of discs, I would say that they are all, basically, consumables. I would imagine that the cheaper ones may be more prone to warping, owing to the different composition (that's about the only place I can see a manufacturer could cut the cost on such a product) and, I suspect, will wear very quickly.

 

Apec are listing the Felicia in their range of discs : DSK247 - http://www.apecbraking.co.uk/catalogue/frictionParts/range/friction-2459 - average price seems to be under £30 including VAT and delivery, for a pair.

 

HTH