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MG MGF Technical - Brakes on TF160 - MOT Failure

Hi there,
My TF160 failed its MOT yesterday regarding the front brakes. It apparently needs Discs and Pads which the Rover dealer quoted me £548 to fix.
I have tried to source the discs from another source, but I am told I can only get them from the main dealer.
Any ideas?
I could really do without spending the money at the moment as I have just paid for 4 new tyres and the 50k (Belt change) service (It also needs rear pads and a repair to the OSR track control arm which I am quoted £260)
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
Andy Wellington

Sorry about that Andy, for some reason I posted as you. Hopefully this is correct.
Steve
Steve Greenhalgh

Which dealer in Preston?
Joe one

Just fitted new discs and Greenstuff pads to the front of my '95 *F* - total cost was £84, including VAT. Fully realise that your brakes are different to mine, but would have thought that you could source replacements from a local motor factor, as I did.

Jonty
M.J. Tait

There are alternative sources of the AP disks and pads but I haven't a link readily to hand.

The big disk/pad combo are vastly more expensive than the OEM small disk setup - disproportionate in fact.
John Ponting

These look a likely choice-I make it about £100 to £110 for front pads and discs for a MGF160 with AP brakes.

http://www.brakes4u.co.uk/products.asp?cat=12254

Hope this helps,
Mark
ninja

Sorry- should have read the post properly. These are for the TF160.

http://www.brakes4u.co.uk/products.asp?cat=12268

A bit deraer for some reason but nowhere near £548.
ninja

there was a guy on e bay recently i think he was a dealer in brakes selling uprated disks and greenstuff pads for 160 for £129 plus delivery hope this helps dont go to main dealer i am sure you will find them
richard

Hi there,
Can't see anything on Evay at the moment.
I will try brakes4u in the morning - £66 + VAT per disk sounds more reasonable than the £145 + VAT that Rover are trying to charge me -- and they have them in stock. Hoepfully, they will let me collect the discs - I will give them a call in the morning.
Thanks for your help
Steve
Steve Greenhalgh

For £548 you can call that nice Mr Gammons and buy complete new discs, pads and calipers!!! Unbelieveable.
Rob Bell

As you know I bought a complete set on Monday Rob

£499 inc VAT and they come in a fetching "blue"
Stu Dickens

Might have to buy a set now! And I rather like the idea of having blue brake calipers! :o)
Rob Bell

How bad is the disc wear Steve?

When you run your finger across the disc can you feel (and see) a big lip on the outer edge where the pads don't reach?

To fail an MoT the performance on the brake tester must have been pretty awful.

John


John Thomas

I visited the garage this morning and checked the disc wear - on the outside, they are almost perfect but they are very badly worn/damaged on the inside (not sure why). I am not an expert on disc wear, but you could clearly see that all was not well.
The good news, I called Brakes4u this morning and I got myself a set of 2 for £140 (EBC Sports Disc) - they had them in stock, so I collected them from Northampton just after lunch. Thanks for your help, hopefully the car will be back on the road this evening.
Regards
Steve
Steve Greenhalgh

Andy i was talking to vicky from the mgf centre today
EBC now make discs and pads for the 160 at least halh the price your dealer quoted you phone no is 01902403045 hopes this helps
steve
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