Hi guys,

I should just create my own ongoing Roomster thread at this rate.

Currently fitting discs/pads to our Roomster after freeing up the caliper pin.

I ordered the correct discs, which appear to fit well - 25x288mm. My issue is that the discs/pads came as a package and the pads do not fit. I am having a real parts nightmare. New pads now required.

I am also about to order a new offside caliper, although I am not brimming with confidence on ordering the correct parts.

Can anyone explain to me how to figure out the correct parts to save me pestering people on the forum?

I have posted pics of old and new pads together with a picture of the new disc I have fitted, and the old caliper that needs to be replaced.

Any help gratefully received.

Cheers,

Joe.

Old caliper to replace.

There might well be a part number stamped into the old caliper somewhere underneath all that crud.

If not, @Breezy_Pete is having fun with his own Roomster at the moment and he may well be able to look up the correct part/s for you if you ask hime nicely

Thanks, Lee.

There is something there, although I can't make it out.

When I search by reg or even by part number, sometimes there are several options.

As an example, ordering the correct discs that came with the wrong pads!

Or being told these will fit your vehicle (on a parts site/eBay( when I know from the diameter/width that they won't fit.

Just trying to get a better understanding of how to navigate the parts minefield.

@Carlston was very helpful with the caliper info yesterday, although more than one option appears when I search for the part number.

And when I use the part number from that website for pads, searches often return two options. My old pads and the new ones that don't fit!

@Breezy_Pete has also been super helpful, so hopefully one of them will happen along and enlighten me!

Cheers,

Joe.

Edited 17 August, 202517 Aug by joeninho

In the interests of clarity, my reg constantly returns 'this item does not fit your vehicle' for the pads I have just taken off and 'this item fits your vehicle' for the new ones I have that don't fit. 🤔

There are two types of front brake calipers on the 288x25mm front brake discs fitted to the Roomster.

The earlier type (TRW front brake calipers) was fitted to model years 2006-2010, and the later type (ATE front brake calipers) was fitted to model years 2011-2015.

The front brake calipers for the earlier type come with either brake pads WITH a brake pad wear warning contact or brake pads WITHOUT a brake pad wear warning contact...as shown in the diagrams below.

Front brake pads TRW GDB1472 (with wear warning contact) 6Q0698151C

Front brake pads TRW GDB1414 (without wear warning contact) 6Q0698151A

Front brake pads ATE 13.0460-7184.2 (with wear warning contact) 5K0698151

Edited 17 August, 202517 Aug by Carlston

Front brake PR code for this car is 1LN. That should help disambiguate, I think.

Edited 17 August, 202517 Aug by Breezy_Pete

Thanks @Carlston.

Super helpful.

Just to be clear, I now need a TRW replacement caliper for a 25 x 288 disc?

Would you also replace the carrier at the same time?

Thanks again,

Joe.

PR code 9U1 also seems relevant, with wear sensor.