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Brake pads - what's a good value and what's false economy?

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Hi there, hoping someone with mechanical skills / experience might be able to advise.
I have a Grand Voyager 2.8 diesel 2007. It needs front brake pads (not desperate but I would like to get them done before the winter).

I have been looking on Google for some pads but the prices vary so greatly from £18 up to £55. Obviously, I don't want to compromise on quality/performance, but I don't want to pay over the odds.
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on makes to avoid or to go for, or what is a good price for pads?


Thanks in advance for any advice. :)
"So long and thanks for all the fish" :hello:
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  • dearer pads such a ferrodo premiers have a harder meterial composition in them that costs that bit more to produce but gives you better braking and the pad lasts longer.

    i have cheap pads in the past and 12 months down the line and 6000 miles later have literally vanished into brake dust.

    a pad centered around the middle of those prices should be quality pad.
  • i have cheap pads in the past and 12 months down the line and 6000 miles later have literally vanished into brake dust.

    Bloody hell. I got 75k out of mine.
  • I always use Ferodo.

    IMO, there are two areas of a vehicle, where you shouldn't cut corners.

    Tyres and brakes.
  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
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    my advice is and always will be buy brake parts off a local trusted source only
    you wilL be offered a choice of budget mid and premium if YOU ASK
    more importantly you have the assurance these components meet european brake specifications and are not backdoor copy imports
    rather important i think esp[ecially as your vehicle weighs 2 tonnes
  • Bloody hell. I got 75k out of mine.

    opened my eyes i can tell you.

    quality over cost anyday.
  • Lum
    Lum Posts: 6,460 Forumite
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    Cheap brake pads will often outlast the vehicle they are fitted to ;)
  • mikey72
    mikey72 Posts: 14,680 Forumite
    opened my eyes i can tell you.

    quality over cost anyday.

    urban or motorway driving makes the diffference as well.

    I only use Mintex, or dealer, pads though.
  • jaydeeuk1
    jaydeeuk1 Posts: 7,714 Forumite
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    What do Toyota's use? My 3 year service last week at 30k the pads had worn 20%.
  • mikey72
    mikey72 Posts: 14,680 Forumite
    jaydeeuk1 wrote: »
    What do Toyota's use? My 3 year service last week at 30k the pads had worn 20%.

    oem is probably Taiwan, or maybe Thailand.
  • GolfBravo
    GolfBravo Posts: 1,090 Forumite
    Toyota use Advics and Allied Nippon, so either Mexico or India/China/Thailand.
    "Retail is for suckers"
    Cosmo Kramer
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