Chris-blk2000punto
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Hi, my break pads have just worn down on my 1.2L 8v 2000 punto and im going to do the job of replaceing them myself with the help of a friend who has done this on his car. 1stly i need to know a couple of things.
1stly what are the best kind of pads to replace the standard 1s with shud i get aftermarket 1s or am i just safer buyin them str8 from my local fiat dealer?
2nd whats the difference between pads made for a car with ABS and 1s which are made for a car without it because pad manufacturers always ask? Thing is i have only just recently bought my punto and im actualy not sure if it has ABS or not (stupid i know) i havent driven round for a good session yet as the guy i bought it from told me the pads were about to go and needed replaceing. My punto has the outline of the ABS light on the dash but it doesnt light up when i turn the key. how can i tell?
Lastly does any1 have any tips on how to replace them yourself and if there is any thing specific i need to know and what exactly needs doin without messin it up. I was looking at this auction on ebay an was wondering if it was worth getting thes pads and dics what ya think?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Punto-8V-NEW-SHAPE-Brake-Disc-Pad-kit-BENDIX-N-R_W0QQitemZ260151550107QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10382QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thanks, Chris
1stly what are the best kind of pads to replace the standard 1s with shud i get aftermarket 1s or am i just safer buyin them str8 from my local fiat dealer?
2nd whats the difference between pads made for a car with ABS and 1s which are made for a car without it because pad manufacturers always ask? Thing is i have only just recently bought my punto and im actualy not sure if it has ABS or not (stupid i know) i havent driven round for a good session yet as the guy i bought it from told me the pads were about to go and needed replaceing. My punto has the outline of the ABS light on the dash but it doesnt light up when i turn the key. how can i tell?
Lastly does any1 have any tips on how to replace them yourself and if there is any thing specific i need to know and what exactly needs doin without messin it up. I was looking at this auction on ebay an was wondering if it was worth getting thes pads and dics what ya think?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Punto-8V-NEW-SHAPE-Brake-Disc-Pad-kit-BENDIX-N-R_W0QQitemZ260151550107QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10382QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thanks, Chris
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