Brake Discs

[simon fisher]

recently fitted new discs and pads, Pagid discs and pads to my 530d, not impressed as they are warped almost immediately. thinking of changing to Delphi, any negative of positive comments welcome on disc and pad choice welcome.

[Cambell]

Mate, I have the same issue with my car and OEM discs. I suspect that the new discs are actually fine but its the thrust arms that are worn, apparently its common.

[simon fisher]

Thanks. I had thought that and so replaced those already. basically i had the wobble so replaced the discs and pads, it remained so replaced the front control arms, thrust arms, changed the wheels to ensure they were not the issue, new tyres to rule that one out and now back to discs. I am taking it to a rolling brake test tomorrow that can tell if the discs are worn, very new latest bit of kit. I hope it is the discs now as run out of idea's. oh yes and its peeing me off.

[btmaldon]

At what speed were you getting the wobble. Was it just from high speed braking?

[simon fisher]

yes, i guess it is more prominent at speeds over 50mph and then braking to slow of stop. Coming off the Mway onto a slip road is dreadful and it makes the steering shake, not excessively but shakes non the less. any idea's????

[btmaldon]

That is normally the case when the pads haven't been allowed to bed in properly. I have had the same symptoms on a few cars and replaced just the pads. I took it easy and avoided heavy braking for around 200 miles and all was fine after that.

Did you give yours a chance to bed in? If not they may have cooked.

[Mtech79]

Have recently fitted pagid discs and pads on a 530d and the guy warped them in a few weeks

Fitted the same again under warranty for him, told him to take it easy and bed them in properly

And had no problems since.

[simon fisher]

rolling road indicated one side was warped, i did run them in and the N/S proves that but the O/S is so badly worn it needs replacing. decided to fit new discs and pads but Delphi this time. fit on the weekend.

[btmaldon]

Hope the newer ones work out for you.

[simon fisher]

just to update. fitted replacement original equipment discs and new pads and all is well. along with my DPF issues I should now know NOT to buy anything other than genuine parts as it would appear I have issues with anything but.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

TBH I think the pads would've been the culprit as I have NEVER had issues with discs, just the pads overheating way too quickly and transferring to the other components... Moral of the story is :- Don't dismiss the quality of a part if there are other factors involved such as shite pads :D

Glad you're sorted buddy ;)