Thread: Which brake pads?

For the TD5 at the dealer they are $170 a set. I paid $170 for front and rear Bendix brakes in Jan. The squeel like a stuck pig.

I've had a good run with Ferodo pads (not with a fender/disco though), I have found them better for noise (mid 80's RR) and pedal feel.

Best regards
DarrenR

Originally Posted by George130

For the TD5 at the dealer they are $170 a set. I paid $170 for front and rear Bendix brakes in Jan. The squeel like a stuck pig.

Did you use backing paste when you fitted them?

I run Bendix and dont hear from them ever.

my rears cost me $26.50........

from partmaster.......

I just asked the parts bloke for the softest pads that would fit.
I wish I kept the box!
Now it stops like a stoppy thing stopping really quickly

Originally Posted by tombraider

Did you use backing paste when you fitted them?

I run Bendix and dont hear from them ever.

Of course not, That would have been clever

I have Bendix 4WD pads on my disco, no noise what so ever and good braking, I tow a boat regulary and have towed a heavy Offroad camper for 5000 kms on them and still going strong

Originally Posted by abaddonxi

Oh, and do I want to replace the brake fluid when I do it? Brake fluid was done about a year ago.

Cheers
Simon

I would change it, you need to open the bleeder when you retract the pistons anyway. Good maintenance to replace the fluid every 12 months or whenever the pads are replaced. Which reminds me, my Rangie is due.