To follow on from the genuine discs, here are a set of genuine pads. Over the last 100k miles I've got between 7-10k from various pattern makes, but for the last 2 changes I've gone for genuine and got around 20k miles from them, as well as noticeably less fade. (In fact no fade at all, even descending the Alps at speed!)
I've ordered a set of these, but was puzzled by the apparent non compatibility with the 16v. Obviously the physical size is the same, but I wonder whether the genuine parts have a different compound specifically for the 16v? Or whether the difference is in the length of wire (wider caliper jaw) for the pad wear indicators?
Genuine pads!
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Genuine pads!
1993 1.9 TZD Turbo Estate
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There's been someone selling Bendix pads for the BX on German Ebay. They seem to have an unlimited supply but they post them one set at a time. The first few sets went for between €12 and €15 but gradually the price has got lower and lower as the market's become saturated I suppose.
I bought mine for €5 but the last set that sold achieved €2 and there's still more coming! It's a Bendix brake mountain..
I bought mine for €5 but the last set that sold achieved €2 and there's still more coming! It's a Bendix brake mountain..
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this yellow writing is really hard to read
this yellow writing is really hard to read
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Me too - rude not to, as I've got some genuine discs on the shelf, and a set of new old stock Bendix calipers. Who knows, might get round to fitting them one day!maxgreenwood wrote:excellent i need some, just bought a set.
1990 BX TZD Estate ('the grey one', 1991 BX TZD Estate ('the white one'), 1982 2CV6 Charleston (in bits), 1972 AZU Serie B (2CV van), 1974 HY72 Camper, 1990 Land Rover 110 diesel LWB, 1957 Mobylette AV76, 1992 Ducati 400SS, 1966 VW Beetle, 1990 Mazda MX-5, 1996 Peugeot 106D, 1974 JCB 2D MkII, 1997 BMW R1100RS, 1987 Suzuki GSX-R1100, 1978 Honda CX500A, 1965 Motobecane Cady, 1988 Honda Bros/Africa Twin, 1963 Massey Ferguson 825, and a lot of bicycles!
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Me too! It makes more and more sense nowadays to keep a variety of spares in stock, especially if you can get them at a bargain price. So far I haven't had to wait more than a day for motor factors to get parts in, but that situation will change...
1993 1.9 TZD Turbo Estate
1996 3.9 V8 Discovery
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I am of the same mind, especially now i have flirted with Citroen's big brother offerings on the dark side and returned a wiser and more appreciative BX fan.
Too many plus points. I defy anyone to come up with a good reason not to have one. Apart from their age and associated problems. Cabin noise? get a life and stop trying to shut yourself off from reality!
btw pics of the 16TZS now up in the gallery
Too many plus points. I defy anyone to come up with a good reason not to have one. Apart from their age and associated problems. Cabin noise? get a life and stop trying to shut yourself off from reality!
btw pics of the 16TZS now up in the gallery
'92 16TXS (m), Dark metallic green, 74k
'90 16TZS (m), White, 86k
'89 19TRS auto, Olympic Blue, 133k
'88 Saab 900 8v Turbo (auto) 107k Red with Tan leather, lovely drive and well maintained.
'07 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 85k (m). Practical family wagon
'90 16TZS (m), White, 86k
'89 19TRS auto, Olympic Blue, 133k
'88 Saab 900 8v Turbo (auto) 107k Red with Tan leather, lovely drive and well maintained.
'07 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 85k (m). Practical family wagon
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