I have been advised that my front brake pads & discs need to replace soon.

I am very broke now. Do you think I still can drive the car for 5 to 8 more months before I change it?

If I continue drive it, it will it damage my car?

Re: Front Brake Pads & Discs need to replace soon, I still can drive for few months?

if your pads and discs do nearly need changeing then it is for your safety best to get it done however i would seek a second opinion from a friend that really knows about car mechanics if they thought the brake pads and discs were that bad as a lot of garages would say this to get the job by worried car owners that know nothing about cars

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Hi,
was this just mentioned in an MOT test..?,
or an actual wheel-off brake inspection

I've had a warning at MOT's before.. only to strip it and find things are only 50% worn..,and have lasted another 2 x years..,

OK - did they quote thicknesses?,
as the pads start with @ 7mm and want replacing once down to 2mm

discs - thickness varies.. - but any pronounced "LIPS" indicate significant wear,

Charlie - Oxford

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Also be careful when inspecting your brake pads make sure you check the brake pad on the rear/back of the disc aswell as the front/outside of the disc. The pads can wear down at dramatically differing rates if your brake calliper's are sticking. In the past my car had a pad on the back of the disc to the metal and on the front of the disc at about 50%

Re: Front Brake Pads & Discs need to replace soon, I still can drive for few months?

jimmylau8080 said:

If I continue drive it, it will it damage my car?

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only if you can't stop..and have an accident

the worn parts are service items,
they wear as a set.., so fit a new set ( discs and pads) and it'll be fine.

Re: Front Brake Pads & Discs need to replace soon, I still can drive for few months?

jimmylau8080 said:

I have been advised that my front brake pads & discs need to replace soon.

I am very broke now. Do you think I still can drive the car for 5 to 8 more months before I change it?

If I continue drive it, it will it damage my car?

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Have a look on for example eurocarparts site.
They sell very good quality discs and pads. It's a fairly easy diy job. Well worth the cost.

You would jeopardise your own safety and whats worse other people. Get the brakes serviced, not an option to leave them.

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guacamole said:

Have a look on for example eurocarparts site.
They sell very good quality discs and pads. It's a fairly easy diy job. Well worth the cost.

You would jeopardise your own safety and whats worse other people. Get the brakes serviced, not an option to leave them.

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Thanks for the suggestion. I doubt I can do it myself because my DIY skill is bad. I will try to look for someone to fix it from whocanfixmycar.com and etc...

Hopefully can get a good price for fitting

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jimmylau8080 said:

Thanks for the suggestion. I doubt I can do it myself because my DIY skill is bad. I will try to look for someone to fix it from whocanfixmycar.com and etc...

Hopefully can get a good price for fitting

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where are you / the car based..??

parts should be pretty cheap for an old Bravo/a.

Charlie - Oxford

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varesecrazy said:

where are you / the car based..??

parts should be pretty cheap for an old Bravo/a.

Charlie - Oxford

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I based in High Wycombe. No worries, I managed to get someone do the job for me. He just charge £45 for the job (part not included)

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jimmylau8080 said:

I based in High Wycombe. No worries, I managed to get someone do the job for me. He just charge £45 for the job (part not included)

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parts should be @£30

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