I will be looking to change the front discs and pads in the coming weeks. Question is , can anyone recommend a supplier ? I have always used Euro Car Parts for other cars but they seem silly money for the Panda. Need a decent set though. Also going to need the torque settings for the caliper carrier and sliding pins. Thanks in anticiation. Mine is a 2013 , 1.2.
Technical Front Discs and pads advice
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I more often than not use GSF car parts, keep and eye on their Instagram account as they often have vouchers for 60% off, as well as other offers on their website
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Did front and rear recently (4x4 TA) found Euro cheapest with the 50% discount code (they have one at moment) and the shop on this site cheapest for rears (but not, I think, applicable to your model).
Euro CP were Brembo and very happy with quality etc
Euro CP were Brembo and very happy with quality etc
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Recently got front pads from Euro CP for under £23. Never pay full price - there's always a sale around the corner.
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Usually the discount code appears at weekends on their web site. Never walk into a ECP shop without ordering online first with click and collect. The shop price will be a lot more.
I once went to buy brake shoes and the price was nearly double the online price. They refused to reduce the price and said I would have to order online. So I went across the road to Halfords and ordered some for about the same online price as ECP. They said come back in an hour and they will be here. When I returned to collect I asked them where they had got them from. Yes you guessed it, ECP across the road. :bang:
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Also, try and find Eurocarparts Ebay shop.
They often list parts a lot cheaper on there and you can still click and collect from your local store.
I recently did the front brakes and replaced the battery via their Ebay shop. Very simple and it saved me nearly £70 over the website price even after applying their current discount.
If you're intent on using their main website, weekday discount codes tend to be better (up to 50%) than weekend ones (around 37%)
If you've registered on the site it can also be worth adding items to your basket and leaving them there for a day, they often email you a better discount code to complete the sale.
As for part makes I've used Pagid many times without issue, much better than the factory Fiat brakes, they've always made them out of chocolate for as far back as I can remember!
They often list parts a lot cheaper on there and you can still click and collect from your local store.
I recently did the front brakes and replaced the battery via their Ebay shop. Very simple and it saved me nearly £70 over the website price even after applying their current discount.
If you're intent on using their main website, weekday discount codes tend to be better (up to 50%) than weekend ones (around 37%)
If you've registered on the site it can also be worth adding items to your basket and leaving them there for a day, they often email you a better discount code to complete the sale.
As for part makes I've used Pagid many times without issue, much better than the factory Fiat brakes, they've always made them out of chocolate for as far back as I can remember!
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I bought front discs and pads for my 2016 TA 4x4, when they arrived my mech told me the didn't fit as mine had a different type of brake. Anyone know if more than one type of brakes is available for the panda?
These are the ones I bought that didn't fit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333378469621
These are the ones I bought that didn't fit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333378469621
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Fronts are vented not solid.
EuroCarParts are silly prices, but their 50% off codes that are always running bring the prices back down to Earth.
I'm in the same position in the next month or so and am trying to find genuine discs and pads if possible. They seem to be around £70ish all in. I noticed (genuine Fiat brake parts) they're mate by a brand called 'ATE', which without the Fiat stamp can be gotten for a reasonable price.
I think you should go to Shop4Parts, get the OEM numbers for the discs and pads, then go to eBay, Buycarparts.co.uk etc. and paste in the OEM part number so that only parts that are definitely compatible come up.
Then you can choose your brand. Brembo is good from experience, ATE / Genuine will of course be good, I've had PAGID and Eicher before and they were okay but on the older Panda screeched a bit while braking after not so long.
Yes, Buycarparts.co.uk are the same company and website as Autodoc. They are legit - can confirm as can many others on here. They also have discount codes on a continual basis, the other day if you signed up to their emails you got an extra 3% off for what it's worth.
Also, Shop4Parts, a UK small Italian car specialist stocks a lot of good genuine and reputable aftermarket parts. If you donate anything (even £1) to Fiat Forum you'll get access to Members Offers and a discount code for is it 15% or so? Very good company to deal with also, they'll steer you right in terms of what will fit with the least mistakes compared to the others in my experience.
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So.. how many options..??
