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Disc Skimming

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  • 18-01-2007 4:26pm
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    celica140bhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭


    Need to get a set of pads for the car and they told me I need to get the discs skimmed also. There's 80k (miles) on the clock so sounds a bit low but I suppose it depends.
    What's involved with skimming - just like sanding a layer off the discs I assume?
    Any ideas on approx prices for this kind of thing?


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    #2
    Kaskade
    Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭Kaskade


    I didnt think that went on in this day and age, dont bother skimming them just replace them, it cant be that expensive and your life depends on them literally.


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,818 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Skimming is fine, provided it's done right and the discs don't get too thin.


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    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    A new pair of discs should only cost around 100 euro, unless you want super delux drilled and slotted discs which look better and cost a bit more.


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    #5
    kevinp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭kevinp


    tip !

    Only use genuine manufacturers brake pads. spurious ones from a motor factor can be too hard and wear or warp your discs... I learned the hard way.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    There are many highly reputable spurious producers. EBCm Brembo, Textar, ATE, etc. available from a decent motor factors.
    Most of these even supply manufacturers!


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