GB: LUCAS and Protex Brake Pad Group Buy!!!

[Astro Boy]

Ok if anyone needs brake pads AT ALL let me know, I'm putting in a fairly huge order and the prices are down...

Lucas, best performing pad unless you're willing to spend over $300 a pair, generally around the $55-$65 mark for fronts, and little bit less for rears...

Protex, for those of you with big shinny rims Protex, although not as good as the Lucas, are still an excellent pad, and driven normally you won't notice the difference... The big bonus, they don't dust up nearly anywhere near as much as the Lucas.. Around $35-45 for fronts, and possibly less for the rears...

Anyone interested, let me know, i'm happy to post stuff out Aust. wide via 3kg Express sachels, which are roughly $8.. PM or reply here, or even better SMS me 0439 774 126 with either your EXACT car details (inc. engine), or even better, a brake pad reference number... If you wanna look this up checkout the online bendix catalouge at www.bendix.com.au

May also be able to do rotors, but no promises, i haven't looked into that... For those who replied to my sms's today, i'll have prices and avaliabilities hopefully tomorrow...

Cheers,
Astro Boy

[Cosmo Dude]

As I've seen the error of my ways in mixing front and rear combos can you get rear shoes for the '06 2?

[Astro Boy]

2006 Mazda 2?

Should be able to... NO idea on prices, never had to do shoes, even on the rally car(s)! :p

Mixing combos? You mean brands?

[Cosmo Dude]

2006 Mazda 2?

Should be able to... NO idea on prices, never had to do shoes, even on the rally car(s)! :p

Mixing combos? You mean brands?
In this case it was brands although compounds would be a more accurate description.
1st call was a warning, second call was a collision :( Same make, same model, same colour, different vehicle/driver.

[Astro Boy]

So you just want me to find out about rear shoes? You've already got lucas fronts to match?

[Red Frog]

i'll get some rear pads for the bj1/lastina 1.8L. just the cheapies will do me fine. i've got bendix on the front atm.

Code: DB1362 for the rear? so says gav.
i bought the front bendix off discpads.com.au last yr. can't remember wot grade thou :P james do u hav ne idea?

[Rupewrecht]

front and rear lucas for me. 96 BA 1.8. BA11P2 model.

i'll go get a pic of my calipers as i never did get around to checking which calipers they were.

[Astro Boy]

i'll get some rear pads for the bj1/lastina.
Lucas?

[Astro Boy]

front and rear lucas for me. 96 BA 1.8. BA11P2 model.

i'll go get a pic of my calipers as i never did get around to checking which calipers they were.
I'm gonna have a guess and say DB1177, they all have been so far, and although the bendix catalouge lists two different ones, the lucas catalouge only lists one, so i'm gonna go with that...

[Rupewrecht]

cbf taking my wheel off (http://rupewrecht.com/astina/misc/astina_brakes_frcaliper.jpg) :P

edit: well in that case they should fit as i've had lucas before.

[Red Frog]

greggles, do u hav a definite price on the lucas? i can get bendix for $65 off discpads.com.au, so if u can do cheaper w/ the lucas i'm def in! go for lucas then. i tend to do a lot of braking/skidding/smoking these days :p the ppl who drive on pennant hills rd are ****ers :p

[Astro Boy]

greggles, do u hav a definite price on the lucas? i can get bendix for $65 off discpads.com.au
It will DEFINATELY be cheaper than $65, even with shipping! ;) Plus you won't have to put up with bendix! :p

The only Lucas pad that comes close to being $65 that i've delt with so far is the VT-VZ Commodore...

[Astro Boy]

cbf taking my wheel off (http://rupewrecht.com/astina/misc/astina_brakes_frcaliper.jpg) :P

edit: well in that case they should fit as i've had lucas before.
Yep, that definately DB1177! ;)

[Cosmo Dude]

So you just want me to find out about rear shoes? You've already got lucas fronts to match?
Front and rears, just no point if it's front alone.

[Astro Boy]

i'll get some rear pads for the bj1/lastina 1.8L. Code: DB1362 for the rear? so says gav.
You sure? What year is it? You have the laser don't you?

[Red Frog]

yess. it's a laser KN 1999 ie. same as the BJ1. don't need to do ne shipping. i've got bruddas close by to u who'll bring them to my palace.....i mean home when they're down in Sept/oct.

[Rupewrecht]

Yep, that definately DB1177! ;)

sweet, F+R for me then

[Astro Boy]

Code: DB1362 for the rear?
DB1362 is the front! :p

Rear should be DB1359!

Only the rear you were after? Should be somewhere around the $45-50 mark! ;)

[Cincinnatus]

Hi, live in Sydney, want Front and Rear Lucas Pads.
97 BA Hardtop 2.0 V6.

[skippy]

How do protex compare to normal OEM pads?
For a fairly sedate driver worth the change? and what is the price difference roughly?

Cause while mine are fine at the moment they have got to be heading towards the end.
FYI, 96 V6 HT.

[project.r.racing]

F+R lucus pads for me Greg, you know my car, cheers :d

[Astro Boy]

Ok, guys, this is the low down! :p

Firstly sorry Cosmo, neither Lucas or Protex make pads or linings for the Mazda 2, so i'm guessing its bendix or geniune only...

Prices, now i have some definate prices: *UPDATED*

Lucas

- DB1159 $50
- DB1177 $50
- DB1180 $45
- DB1267 $60
- DB1291 $60
- DB1362 $65
- DB1359 $55 (Maybe)
- DB1287 $75 (?)

Protex

- DB1359 $30

To give you some idea of other Protex price, i've also been chasing other non-mazda stuff, and everything from Toyota Coronas, Express Vans to VZ Commodores, the most expensive Protex pad is $40, generally a little less.

Standard protex is of similar quality to OEM, or entry level bendix... Or more than enough for your average sedate driver. They also make a Protex Blue, which is their upper spec pad, probably filling the price and performance gap between Protex Standard and Lucas, whilst not being as dusty...

I can find out prices on request, but unless your really worried about dust, then just go the Lucas... That Protex DB1359 which apparently Lucas don't make is on the back, so not a big issue... Everything else hasn't been a problem.

Postage Auswide is $10.00

Oh, and for the record, Gav decided to keep me honest and chase his own prices today... he got quoted $96 for Lucas DB1362! :p

Anyone who wants them PM me, i'll give you final prices, and bank account details etc, and if ya need postage swing me your address!

[Astro Boy]

Hi, live in Sydney, want Front and Rear Lucas Pads.
97 BA Hardtop 2.0 V6.
I'll find out prices for the hardtop tomorrow... the backs should be DB1291 ($60), but the fronts are either:

DB1177 ($50)
http://catalogue.bendix.com.au/images/DB1177_Inner_Outer.gif
or DB1287 ($?)
http://catalogue.bendix.com.au/images/DB1287.gif

The Lucas catalouge says the later only, so there's a good chance its that, but its always safe to cross check against Bendix...

Go back through the thread for a picture of the DB1177 Sumitomo caliper if ya need help...

[Astro Boy]

F+R lucus pads for me Greg, you know my car, cheers :d
I know its got sic tail lights! :P What is it again? Is it just a 1.8 94-98 Astina? So DB1177 and DB1291?

[Cosmo Dude]

Firstly sorry Cosmo, neither Lucas or Protex make pads or linings for the Mazda 2, so i'm guessing its bendix or geniune only...
Meh, they are only 7 weeks old I'm sure they still have some life left in them. I'll have to keep my eyes open. Bendix make good mom & pop brakes but I like a little better.

[Astro Boy]

Yeah, i'm sure Lucas will follow, just not yet...

See now if it was a commodore, you'd already have them from an earlier generation! 78-97 is DB1085, and 97- is DB1331!!! EVERY SINGLE CAR, even VL Turbo etc... Makes life easy! :p

[Cincinnatus]

a witle foncused... my rears, roughly half the size, will be more expensive then my fronts?

[Astro Boy]

Yep, just the way it is, the more popular pads are cheaper. For example Commodore pads which are probably twice as big again are only $55...

The difference is retail pricing will just make the fronts VERY expensive so it looks normal, as Gav found out when he priced DB1362 at $96, when we've got them going here for $65...

[Cosmo Dude]

Yeah, i'm sure Lucas will follow, just not yet...

See now if it was a commodore, p
If i had a Commodore I would be Sheep Dude and just follow the flock of brainless Holden owners who think that an Executive is a base model HSV.

[chicaboo]

Put me down for:

1362 Lucas
1359 Protex

[MitchEG]

i will also have a set please, same as Gav

1362 Lucas
1359 Protex

[chipa]

Yet another 4 corner BJ order...

1362 Lucas
1359 Protex

[Astro Boy]

Ok, apparently i can cross reference something else to get 1359 in lucas, $55, let me know who wants to go that way now instead...

I've priced, DB1287 for the hardtops out there, and its close to $75!!!!!!!!!! No idea why its so expensive compared to the rest, but i'll see what i can find out!!! Has anybody else bought these and if so what price have you paid?

[chipa]

I'll go for the lucas rear then, much happier to keep the same brand when possible. Were you waiting for numbers on this or are you just going to do each order as it comes?

[Astro Boy]

Between AGT, my friends, my friends' friends, and another forum i'm on, i'm getting enough interest every 2-3 days to get group buy!!! So i'm just tallying up the orders and putting them in about once a week...

Rupe's and toyboy's are in the mail, and i think gav is picking his up today, but i've already got enough again to put an order in on monday, so let me know...

Only prob there maybe a short wait (like less than a week) on the Lucas 1359! I've bleed the local distributor dry! :p

[platypus]

gav is coming here for F(leece) day....

[project.r.racing]

I know its got sic tail lights! :P What is it again? Is it just a 1.8 94-98 Astina? So DB1177 and DB1291? correct - lucas please - prolly in 2 weeks ok??? any cheaper if i add the rda's into the calculation also?

[Red Frog]

Thanks greggles!! :D ur biatch said he'd bring them down for me at the end of the mth ;) yayness!

[Astro Boy]

correct - lucas please - prolly in 2 weeks ok??? any cheaper if i add the rda's into the calculation also?
Na, two different suppliers... i'll see what i can do...

[Rupewrecht]

Rupe's are in the mail,

Sweet, much appreciated!

[chicaboo]

Got my pads today, Lucas look much higher quality than Bendix on the surface, can't wait to put them in and superheat to 950C!!!

Thx GSL,
GLS.

[Astro Boy]

Thx GSL,
GLS.ah, tru! :p

[Toyboy]

[QUOTE= toyboy's are in the mail, [/QUOTE]

Cheers mate:)

[Rupewrecht]

Got em, cheers Mr Latham!

[Astro Boy]

How good is overnight express?! :p

[Rupewrecht]

Useless to me - they're just going in the (getting larger) pile of other bits and pieces for the car LOL ;)

[Red Frog]

remind the delivery biatch to bring them down at the end of the mth ;)

thanks for organising this greggles! you're a tru blu champ! *grins, w/ half her teeth missing*

[Khayman]

Is it too late to get in on this? I'd be after Lucas front/back on an 03 SP20 Astina.

Front: DB1362
Rear: DB1359

I think??

edit - are you able to get the DB1196 rear pads? My brother has a Swift GTI may also be interested.

[Astro Boy]

Na, i can still get em. Basically, i've bought such a quantity now (like over $1200 worth!!!), that they're happy to extend the offer, and they're also gonna see if i can become a re-cognised re-seller... Usually, you'd need to meet requirements such as actually having a store, and minimum quantities, but in this day and age with the net, they're going to see if a 'virtual online store' counts! :p

Stay tuned, Lucas and protex pads at trade prices might be an ongoing thing!!! :D

[Laser the Amazer]

I need fronts for my TS Astra

part number DB1510

thanks

Rob

[Astro Boy]

So its definately got ABS?

[Laser the Amazer]

So its definately got ABS?

yes

given it a test out and can confirm it works :)

Rob

[AstinaBoiV6]

i changed my pads for ferodo excel and when i took the old ones off they are Lucas. these r the fronts, they still have 80% or more left on them if any 1 wants some hardtop V6 front lucas pads. i think the excels are better :P personally. and very little brake dust 2.

[Mckensy]

Hey Astro Boy could I get a pair of protex front pads for a 95 BA V6 Hardtop? or am I too late for this group buy? I live in Adelaide? Thanks

[skitz]

yeah me to lol :P

i am after a set of lucas for a BA 1.8 hatch lol
thanks

[Astro Boy]

Hey Astro Boy could I get a pair of protex front pads for a 95 BA V6 Hardtop? or am I too late for this group buy? I live in Adelaide? Thanks

Hey bud, do you know what pad it is?

It'll either be DB1177:
http://catalogue.bendix.com.au/images/DB1177_Inner_Outer.gif
or DB1287:
http://catalogue.bendix.com.au/images/DB1287.gif

Its more likely to be the first, earlier in the thread someone had a photo of it too if that helps...

BTW, after what was a couple of pretty huge group buys, i've now got access all the time to lucas pads at wholesale prices through an account, so whenever you need pads either lucas or protex, let me know...

[skitz]

sorry to bring this thread back to life i just wanted to here what ppl though of the pads?? like how do they go compared to the standard? .....
will/do they have a heavier wear on the rotor?...

let us know bad or good

ta