Omega Owners Forum - Brake pad warning

Del Boy Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9381 Ashford, Kent. Gender: Drives: Various things.	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #15 - 02. Aug 2006 at 14:46 Thats an offer i'm intrested in any idea how much this would cost my car is an Omega 3.0 mv6 MK2 2000 w reg thanks liam P.S the boy your Omega looks very nice in pic u have
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Markjay Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5452 London Gender:	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #16 - 02. Aug 2006 at 14:52 If the Vx Retail price is around £10 each inc VAT, then the TC price will be, well, just under that... I don't have the TC book with me so can't say for sure, probably £8 each or so? Postage can't be much more than first class stamp, they are just tiny wires really and dont weigh much, will fit in a padded envelop.
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Del Boy Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9381 Ashford, Kent. Gender: Drives: Various things.	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #17 - 02. Aug 2006 at 14:54 That would be great how'd u want me to pay u ???
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Auto Addict Administrator Offline OOF's Elder Statesman Posts: 10091 North Birmingham Gender: Drives: 2.6 CDX	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #18 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:02 Marks DTM Calib wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 13:56: The warning comes on when the pads have approx one third of friction material left if they have been fitted properly (10K ish miles). You have to replace the sensors to.... 10K ish miles? I've done 26K on mine and no warning lights
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Markjay Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5452 London Gender:	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #19 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:03 If Vx have the sensors, I'll PM you my address and you PM yours in return, then send me a cheque by post?
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Del Boy Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9381 Ashford, Kent. Gender: Drives: Various things.	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #20 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:09 yes thats fine thnks
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Markjay Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5452 London Gender:	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #21 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:12 No prob, will go there on the way home and PM you in the evening.
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Del Boy Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9381 Ashford, Kent. Gender: Drives: Various things.	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #22 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:17 Thanks mate real help i'll pm u my adress now ok
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Re: Brake pad warning
Reply #23 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:43

Auto Addict wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 15:02:

10K ish miles?

I've done 26K on mine and no warning lights Wink

The alternative braking method of opening the door and putting your foot down may save the pads but it does wear the soles so no saving overall (especially if you are wearing Churches).

It is also very inconvenient in the winter and can be dangerous when driving against on-coming traffic in narrow country lanes.

It can be considred adequate however for vehicles permanently parked is supermarket's car parks.

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Re: Brake pad warning
Reply #24 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:54

Markjay wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 15:43:

Auto Addict wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 15:02:

10K ish miles?

I've done 26K on mine and no warning lights Wink

The alternative braking method of opening the door and putting your foot down may save the pads but it does wear the soles so no saving overall (especially if you are wearing Churches).

It is also very inconvenient in the winter and can be dangerous when driving against on-coming traffic in narrow country lanes.

It can be considred adequate however for vehicles permanently parked is supermarket's car parks.

I have a couple of bricks tied with string on the back seat and I chuck the out of the window to slow me down. It saves me a fortune on shoes and I dont get wet in the winter and it works well on country lanes. Smiley

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Markjay Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5452 London Gender:	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #25 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:58 Yes, but it still does not work out cheaper than brake pads... unless you actually open the window before throwing the brick out that is.
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Re: Brake pad warning
Reply #26 - 02. Aug 2006 at 15:58

Elite Pete wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 15:54:

Markjay wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 15:43:

Auto Addict wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 15:02:

10K ish miles?

I've done 26K on mine and no warning lights Wink

The alternative braking method of opening the door and putting your foot down may save the pads but it does wear the soles so no saving overall (especially if you are wearing Churches).

It is also very inconvenient in the winter and can be dangerous when driving against on-coming traffic in narrow country lanes.

It can be considred adequate however for vehicles permanently parked is supermarket's car parks.

I have a couple of bricks tied with string on the back seat and I chuck the out of the window to slow me down. It saves me a fortune on shoes and I dont get wet in the winter and it works well on country lanes. Smiley

I just open the window and throw a ships anchor out round the nearest lampost. Wink

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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #27 - 02. Aug 2006 at 16:02 £6.50 + VAT trade club....90495144 two off required.
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Markjay Omega Lord Offline Posts: 5452 London Gender:	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #28 - 02. Aug 2006 at 16:02 Auto Addict wrote on 02. Aug 2006 at 15:58: I just open the window and throw a ships anchor out round the nearest lampost. That would make you a dangerous driver in unlit areas... unstopable is the word that comes to mind?
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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: Brake pad warning Reply #29 - 02. Aug 2006 at 16:04 [quote author=Auto Addict link=1154523262/15#18 date=1154527352 10K ish miles? I've done 26K on mine and no warning lights [/quote] A 2.2 doesnt get up enough speed to wear the brakes out Remember though guys, Autos wear brake pads faster than manuals.
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