Hi all.

I've been looking at changing the front discs and pads on my wife's 2012 Monte Carlo (105bph). I've never done it before but it looks like a job i could do. The only thing is buying the correct ones. I've looked on Autodoc and entered the reg number but there are dozens of different options and sizes. Could anyone point me to a complete set of discs and pads with a good mix of price and decent quality? 

Thanks 👍

Edited 20 June, 20241 yr by deek72

I imagine it will have the 256mm discs and this type of pads, FSII or FS will be on the calipers.

Also check if it has pad wear sensor on the passenger side, sometimes the ones with wires are cheaper than the ones without. You can cut wires off if you need to.

Mintex and Febi discs and pads are a reasonable compromise in terms of quality and performance.

Look for a coated disc too, less likely to corrode over time. You could skimp on the discs if needed but always put quality pads in. 

1 hour ago, Blue8793841 said:

I imagine it will have the 256mm discs and this type of pads, FSII or FS will be on the calipers.

Also check if it has pad wear sensor on the passenger side, sometimes the ones with wires are cheaper than the ones without. You can cut wires off if you need to.

Thanks.

I just read elsewhere on here that '105 should have 288 standard if you’ve got 256 then you’ve got a lower powered monte' but then someone else says 'IIRC the diesel has 288mm front brakes, but the petrol has 256mm brakes'. Ours is definitely the 105 so I guess I'll have to measure them. When I take the wheel off will I be able to see the wear sensors if it has them? 

 

@deek72  TSI & TDI,s came with 105ps.  So as well saying a TSI 105 ps if that is what it is.

17 minutes ago, Ootohere said:

@deek72  TSI & TDI,s came with 105ps.  So as well saying a TSI 105 ps if that is what it is.

Yeah, looking at other posts again I've looked at the label and it's a CBZB engine code, so a 1.2Tsi 105. But looking on Autodoc again, even with the right details and engine code, it still gives 2 different sizes.

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/brake-disc-10132/skoda/fabia/fabia-2006/33243-1-2-tsi?supplier[0]=48&criteria[100][1]=VA

I'll measure tomorrow just to be sure. 👍 

Edited 20 June, 20241 yr by deek72

Valeo, Mintex, Bosch, EBC, Hella, and Textar, all think that the Fabia MK2 1.2TSI 105HP has 288x25mm front brake discs

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/brake-disc-10132/skoda/fabia/fabia-2006/33243-1-2-tsi?supplier[]=39&supplier[]=2&supplier[]=6368&supplier[]=30&supplier[]=73&supplier[]=21&criteria[100][]=VA

If, and only if, the front brake callipers have a vertical spring (looks like a wire) running down the edge of the calliper body, then I'd think that they will be 288mm and so ATE FN3 (54mm pistons).

Wow, what a ball-ache 😁 I'm looking at pads and the ones I am looking at state: Fitting Position: Front Axle; for PR number: 1LR; for PR number: 1LQ 

I've worked out that the PR numbers are on the sticker in the boot but how do you know which PR code refers to the brakes? Or am I over-complicating things when it says it's compatible with everything else, the year, engine size, engine code etc? 



 

Front brake PR code tend snot to be amongst the ones on the sticker. 

Reg number or VIN would enable me to look it up for you.

5 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Front brake PR code tend snot to be amongst the ones on the sticker. 

Reg number or VIN would enable me to look it up for you.

Cheers Pete. Here's everything I've gathered on it.

It's a Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 2012 1.2Tsi (105) (CBZB engine code if that matters)

MW61 DXG

VIN: TMBFN25J3C3038561

I found a PR number decoder, entered every code on the paper and you're right, no mention of front brakes. I'm trying so hard to have my first go at doing this but it seems there are so many obstacles getting in my way 😁
 

Edited 24 June, 20241 yr by deek72

PR = 1ZC for front brakes. So those pads you mention are not correct.

5 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

PR = 1ZC for front brakes. So those pads you mention are not correct.

That's a great help. At least I know which ones I'm looking for. What about discs though? Does the 1ZC apply to the factory brakes? What if I fit aftermarket discs (which is what I planned to do)? Would that make any difference? I mean, if I were to find and buy the right pads for PR 1ZC, would it matter which discs I bought? 

 

Edit: I think I'm ok, the discs show the same codes, found both for 1ZC 

Edited 24 June, 20241 yr by deek72

Yes, that's the factory installed stuff. If things have been changed since, you'll have to work out what they are now.

If the discs are the same size (288mm x 25mm thick) and the calipers are original, then pads to suit PR 1ZC will fit. 

Just now, Breezy_Pete said:

Yes, that's the factory installed stuff. If things have been changed since, you'll have to work out what they are now.

If the discs are the same size (288mm x 25mm thick) and the calipers are original, then pads to suit PR 1ZC will fit. 

Yes, everything original, had it from new. So if I buy discs and pads, both saying 1ZC, that will be fine? 

How many times would you like me to confirm this for you? 😆

1 hour ago, Breezy_Pete said:

How many times would you like me to confirm this for you? 😆

😁Sorry Pete, thanks for your help. Much appreciated 👍

Actually, there's one last thing (I promise 🤭). When it says 'tightening torque 120nm' on the disc description - that's referring to the wheel nuts, right? 

Edited 24 June, 20241 yr by deek72

1 hour ago, deek72 said:

😁Sorry Pete, thanks for your help. Much appreciated 👍

Actually, there's one last thing (I promise 🤭). When it says 'tightening torque 120nm' on the disc description - that's referring to the wheel nuts, right? 

 

Yes, not the daft little screw!