Why buy the auto parts for your car online from our shop?
There are many internet sites for online auto parts sales, all claiming to have the best price on the web, fast delivery ect ... But is this enough? We at LubricantsRicambi think not! In addition to a vast assortment of auto parts available, an excellent value for money and speed in deliveries to sell a spare part online are necessary to have:
Competence that allows us to always suggest the right spare part suited to your needs and your car
Professionalism, we work only with official suppliers that allow us to offer you the best original spare parts
Seriousness , each of our sales of a spare part is always accompanied by a receipt or invoice
Reliability , our spare parts shop was born over 30 years ago always with the same company name and VAT number
Simplicity , use our search by number plate and in a few clicks locate all the spare parts for your car
Brake Discs
Brake discs are an element of the brake system for slowing down and stopping the machine. Their operation exposes them to high temperature changes which is why they use very resistant materials for their construction.
Brake discs of which material:
Brake discs can be produced with the following materials:
Cast iron
Carbon
Ceramic
The cost of brake discs varies naturally according to the type of material used.
Characteristics of the brake discs
Dsiting disc brakes are for:
Whether ventilated or not
Self-ventilated discs It is composed of two plates with an interval in the middle.
Not ventilated. The plate is one and is perforated, carved or entirely flat.
By type of holes:
Through holes: ensure excellent cooling and quickly eliminate exhaust gases and combustion products. However, the operating time is reduced.
Deep holes; They have a longer service life but worse cooling performance.
Using the brake disc
The duration of the car disc brake depends on the materials with which it is produced but above all on the driving style of the driver of the car. Generally the car brake discs are replaced every 2 times the replacement of the brake pads.
Worn brake discs
With a simple visual and touch inspection it is easy to understand if the brake disc is worn and needs to be replaced, the signals to check are:
Deep scratches on the surface of the disc
Disc ovalization, with consequent braking noise and steering vibrations
Cracks on the disc
Vibrations on the brake pedal
Whistle or screeching while braking
At the first fault signal, the thickness of the disc must be immediately measured with a caliper, the maximum deviation from the original value must not exceed 1-3 mm.
Replacement of brake discs and pads
Worn brake pads must always be replaced together with the brake pads, the operation is very simple but requires the use of a torque wrench to tighten the disc bolts to avoid ovalization. The procedure is as follows:
Raise the car Using a lift and secure it on jack stands
Unscrew the bolts and remove the wheel.
Remove the brake caliper with an Allen key
If necessary, remove the clamp attachment.
Remove the disc by detaching it from the hub.
Install the brake disc by tightening with the torque wrench following the assembly instructions.
Fasten the gripper attachment, install the gripper, the machine wheel
Brake discs and pads price
The price of car disc brakes depends on different factors, for example if we choose ventilated discs or not, the brand of the manufacturer and the material with which they are made. On lubricantiricambi we sell the following brands of brake discs:
Brembo brake discs
Ferodo brake discs
Ate brake discs
Textar brake discs
and many others..
If you cannot find the right spare part for your machine or you want advice on which product to choose, contact us by email or chat.