Topic: Re-line brake pads (Read 3570 times)

Norm · « **on:** April 23, 2012, 01:57:14 PM »

Cant identify pads fitted to rear disc brake conversion for XJ,does anyone know if they can be re-lined and where,thanks.

classicjeep · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2012, 02:56:27 PM »

Take an old pad to your local motor factor and they should be able to id it using the master catalogues from Ferodo etc [they have profile picture of all pads}

If you dont have a friendly factor PM me a scan of the pad and I will have a go.

Norm · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2012, 03:03:49 PM »

My local only deals with reg numbers,if you don't have that then its like hitting a brick wall. Thanks for the offer,will probably have to take you up on it. Calipers are marked "Varga"

classicjeep · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2012, 03:12:00 PM »

No problem.........try and give dimensions as well and it shouldnt be a problem.

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2012, 03:27:20 PM »

sounds like they come from the vw audi fraternity to me.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2012, 05:41:33 PM »

have a look at this page may be a short cut to identifying them for you

Norm · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:43:50 PM »

Its none of them,but thanks for looking. Pad material is riveted,wonder if its older model vehicle ?

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:47:15 PM »

take a pic of caliper and pad and post on here and if they are from vag group I may recognise them , I'll pm you my mobile number and you can just send them there if you prefer

Norm · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:22:19 PM »

Thanks.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:09:40 PM »

don't get hung up on the rivets, production methods change

isle of man · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:29:17 PM »

Brake compound is a science on its own I tell yer!!!

Norm · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2012, 08:09:09 PM »

Thanks to Classicjeep, mini metro pads, thanks again .

Norm · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2012, 10:53:40 AM »

Just for reference I dug around and found the ssbc kit and my calipers are from 1988 ford Thunderbird Turbo and a few other ford vehicles of the time.Still available to buy at around £70 each with pads.

MOCAJ · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2012, 01:16:53 PM »

even cheaper from RockAuto

MOCAJ · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2012, 01:27:37 PM »

Quote from: Norm on May 04, 2012, 10:53:40 AM

Still available to buy at around £70 each with pads.

is that price from a UK seller ?

Norm · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2012, 02:04:03 PM »

No,but looking for uk source.

Uk,£118 inc Vat,still not bad,or you can get all seals and hardware to rebuild them.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 04, 2012, 05:54:44 PM »

im sorry to hear you are afflicted with mini metro pads Norm

but good work on the ssbc

Norm · « **Reply #17 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:37:29 PM »

Lol, still got to be better than xj rear drums full of mud.

MOCAJ · « **Reply #18 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:42:54 PM »

yup, ssbc is spensive but works

Bubba · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2012, 08:12:32 PM »

round 2 of ssbc tomorrow

MOCAJ · « **Reply #20 on:** May 04, 2012, 08:18:18 PM »

make sure you dont adjust that rod on the servo/master cylinder mate, as you well know it caused me many probs

Bubba · « **Reply #21 on:** May 04, 2012, 08:24:31 PM »

i have backed it of half a turn to be sure of some fre play on the rod to prevent pump up

Cockney Boy · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2012, 08:33:48 PM »

These new shafts weight a ton, but looking at them the holes where the studs go are threaded??

Bubba · « **Reply #23 on:** May 04, 2012, 10:22:10 PM »

thats not going to work with you pressed ones

Tragic · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2012, 04:52:17 PM »

Quote from: Norm on May 01, 2012, 08:09:09 PM

Thanks to Classicjeep, mini metro pads, thanks again .

I saw this and instantly thought " Ah, SSBC".
My SSBC rear disc kit has had Metro pads in it for years, almost identical to '88 T-Bird Turbo.

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