Thread: Disc Brakes

Originally Posted by 101 Ron

..................... 'Disc pads supplied are Borg and Beck BBP1011.
The best I could come up with in local numbers is DB521 which fits the rear of a E type Jag and a few other things.'...............

Hi Ron,

I have a RRC with solid rotors and Mintex pads fitted. (From Paddocks).

If constant pressure is applied to the brake pedal it pulls up harder and harder as the rotors heat up. Much better than any other brand I've tried. Ordering a spare set today.

They're only about 7 quid for each end.

cheers, DL

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Thanks for the tutorial and thread Ron.
I might invest in a set or two myself.
Do you think there is any advantage in putting discs on the back as well or would you agree the back brakes are used so little it wouldn't be worth it?

I just dont know.
AJ fitted discs all round on a 101 for a customer...( I think it is a member on this site) and he fitted a extra booster to the brake system too.
My rear brakes give little trouble compared to the front, so I think it is a personal decision if you want bragging rights or not.
I dont think the 101 will pull up harder will discs on the rear.
Four wheel disc will work better if a improved or extra booster is fitted.

As others have said great tutorial ron. looks like a great setup.

Cheers Gaz

I got half of my kit a week ago but still waiting for the hubs and discs. Quality does look good so far. Don't want to start any work until I have everything though.

So your the person who held up my delivery . I ordered early March when they supposedly had two left in stock - however not received until mid May - nearly 2 1/2 months later - had to see how long it would have taken if they were not in stock.

The Zeus product seems good, pricing is good and their shipping costs would have to be the best around but their communications and customer service would have to be one of the worst around. They are very reluctant to answer emails and as a result phone calls (plenty) are required.

However as Ron has indicated in his tutorial and previous installer found - the product works so at the end of the day I guess that is all that counts.

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

So your the person who held up my delivery . I ordered early March when they supposedly had two left in stock - however not received until mid May - nearly 2 1/2 months later - had to see how long it would have taken if they were not in stock.

After I PM'd you I called them to find that the last two had been sold. They put on another run to cover the sudden demand, I gather there were 5-6 sets that were ordered from Aus. I was told it would be ready a week after Easter or so but still waiting for everything to be sent. Have you received all your parts? They sent mine in two packages but still yet to receive the second package. Forgot to call them last night in case it was a billing issue or something.

The last two were supposedly mine but I think I was gazzumped. About a month after I had placed the order for the last two I was told they were still waiting for parts. These things happen but they seem reluctant to keep the customer up to date.

The split the order as they have a cheap rate for packages under certain weight. Mine were disks and wheel spacers in one package and calipers, pads and mounting hardware in another - and their shipping was cheap. They use a best price on the day system and I think there is a "wait-listed" system used as well to save money as some packages arrived in a few days while the last one took nearly 3 weeks (confirmed on the package docs).

All packages were billed at the same time.

Garry

Thanks Garry. I think I have only been billed for one delivery so far, I've paid £75, but when it was estimated around it was around £170. Hopefully they are not waiting for parts for my kit as when I last spoke on the phone it was all ready to go.