ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
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ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Hi there!
my brake pads are on the way out, Toyota quoted me R1800, Bosch R 400. so much price difference, how are bosch brake pads ? i have never used them before.. what can you recommend?
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my brake pads are on the way out, Toyota quoted me R1800, Bosch R 400. so much price difference, how are bosch brake pads ? i have never used them before.. what can you recommend?
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
If genuine Bosch yes. Make sure they are not knock offs.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Will make sure, thanksCinco wrote:If genuine Bosch yes. Make sure they are not knock offs.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Hi
I put Bosch on my lux.
Good news is that it stops, bad news is that they are very dusty.
But I can pay for a wash with the money that I saved by not letting Toyota do it.
I put Bosch on my lux.
Good news is that it stops, bad news is that they are very dusty.
But I can pay for a wash with the money that I saved by not letting Toyota do it.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
thanks NickNick S wrote:Hi
I put Bosch on my lux.
Good news is that it stops, bad news is that they are very dusty.
But I can pay for a wash with the money that I saved by not letting Toyota do it.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
I like the Bosch Pads as they are quite soft. This means a little more dust and they will not last as long. The benefit is that they stop well and do not unduly wear the brake disks.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Ended up buying them, i must say i am quite satisfiedMars wrote:I like the Bosch Pads as they are quite soft. This means a little more dust and they will not last as long. The benefit is that they stop well and do not unduly wear the brake disks.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Hi guys
Would warranty be affected if we replace pads elsewhere
Like you mentioned, Toyota is pricey on parts and labour!
Would warranty be affected if we replace pads elsewhere
Like you mentioned, Toyota is pricey on parts and labour!
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No it will most definitely not affect your warranty.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Are there a lot of Bosch pads knockoffs going around? How do you tell the difference?Cinco wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:27 pm If genuine Bosch yes. Make sure they check out weight loss shakes here and are not knock offs.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
mmmmm, my 1999 Hilux's brakes are always screeming. Was worst with Feredos and still there with ATE.
Maybe I should try these softies and see if it solve the screeming problem.
Maybe I should try these softies and see if it solve the screeming problem.
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Definitely worth a try although the ATEs are also quite soft in my experience.
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Unfortunately I have no idea. I suppose the best way is to look at the packaging. With knockoffs they always skimp on the packaging. On the pads one should look at things like and anti-vibrating damping material (Does it appear of a good quality if there is any on), the composition of the friction material (Is it consistent in composition or does it contain shards of copper/metal that clearly looks rough) and the overall finish of the product such as the painting and the lettering.
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Check out this video on how to check if Bosch Parts are genuine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrRqEP9Ugx8
Even if not following the process in the video you at least know to check for the secure key code on the Bosch part.
Even if not following the process in the video you at least know to check for the secure key code on the Bosch part.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Surely the rip-off artists will have a legitimate product code on the packaging as well .......
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
It may be. I have to say that I have not had an issue with buying pirate Bosch brake pads.
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Re: ARE BOSCH BRAKE PADS GOOD
Buy a bottle of disc brake quiet, and apply it per the directions. PRESTO!! No more squealing.pietpetoors wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2019 9:33 pm mmmmm, my 1999 Hilux's brakes are always screeming. Was worst with Feredos and still there with ATE.
Maybe I should try these softies and see if it solve the screeming problem.
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