TopBloke
09-07-2009, 06:48 PM
I have always had problem with getting parts for the european cars that i have owned. So I wondered if it just me or if anybody else has had any problems.
My story goes......
My Bora needs new brakes. Simple, get some new rotors and pads, Asked around here about info (part numbers, bigger brakes etc) I just went with the standard brakes as they work quite well anyway. So off i go down to the local part supplier with all my info and everything. He said "Sure i will have it here tomorrow". It came four days later, not to fuss about that because there is not much you can do about it. They delivered them in a big box, took them home, jack up one side of the bora, put it back down, crack all the nuts on the wheels, jack it up again. Took the rotor off and put the other one on, perfect fit. Then the pads, pulled them out the box, not even close, check the rear pads, same, wrong. Merc C class front pads and Jeep Wranger Rears.
Had the same problems with my BMW with getting parts. Is it me???
(Just venting abit of anger because the battery is now shot because i haven't drove it in 3 weeks :duh:)
My story goes......
My Bora needs new brakes. Simple, get some new rotors and pads, Asked around here about info (part numbers, bigger brakes etc) I just went with the standard brakes as they work quite well anyway. So off i go down to the local part supplier with all my info and everything. He said "Sure i will have it here tomorrow". It came four days later, not to fuss about that because there is not much you can do about it. They delivered them in a big box, took them home, jack up one side of the bora, put it back down, crack all the nuts on the wheels, jack it up again. Took the rotor off and put the other one on, perfect fit. Then the pads, pulled them out the box, not even close, check the rear pads, same, wrong. Merc C class front pads and Jeep Wranger Rears.
Had the same problems with my BMW with getting parts. Is it me???
(Just venting abit of anger because the battery is now shot because i haven't drove it in 3 weeks :duh:)