brake pad mounting parts 308 / 246 supply

Hello from Germany,

after doing thorough research for around one year I can now state, that there are no more brake mounting parts for the 308 and 246 calipers available anywhere.
I talk about the springs and pins which should be renewed when replacing the brake pads.
I spent a lot of money to try all the ‚so called‘ cross references like Porsche or Mercedes parts but none of them did fit.
Extensive phone calls with ATE in Germany and with all of the relevant suppliers had negative results.
Therefore I decided to have a bunch of these parts made by a leading german manufacturer of brake parts.
They are ISO 9001 certificated and the parts would be of the highest quality standards.
But before assignment I would like to collect some informations about customer’s interest.
Beginning with the brake pad installation parts for the front calipers I would like to know how much of you 308 / 246 owners out there would be interested in supply of these parts.

Best Regards

Martin

 

I know; I purchased the last set, which came together with the accessories, in 1999

I cannot agree. Why there's so little interest in these parts is beyond me. While working on my cars my guideline is to follow manufacturer's recommendations and advices. And all brake pad manufacturers give the instruction to replace the brake mounting parts together with every pad replacement.
They are springs and springs get tired.
While each workshop replaces these parts on each every day car, I wonder why importance on Ferraris should be less.

I have reused the pins and springs on the front of my 308 GTB four times now and I hate it to feel like they come out and get in too easily compared with new parts.

Best Regards

Martin

 

o.k.; I have understood. Maybe I should set up something with 'cambelt tensioner bearings'

Best Regards

Martin

 

o.k., I risk hijacking my own thread, but:

2nd set of pads at 50 k mls ? Are you sure ? I make maximum 10.000 kms ( 6.250 mls ) with one set.
And yes, my calipers are in perfect condition.
But without kidding; this is highly interesting to read how many miles some of you are making with one set of pads.
Is this the german Autobahn without speed limit, or what else could be the reason ?

Best Regards from Germany

Martin

 

I think such modern stuff is not comparable, because today pads are much thicker and have a bigger surface than these 'tiny' pads on the 308.
I have a Volkswagen with which I can make 90.000 kms with one brake pad set.
Even the 328 is not comparable with the 308 because the pads are bigger.

Hence I limit my question; how many miles on one brake pad set with a Ferrari 308 ?

Best Regards

Martin

 

Hello from Germany,

after the leading parts suppliers couldn't help I have finally sourced the brake pad mounting parts for the whole 308 cars range and 246 with ATE-brakes.
At least for the front.

Anyone interested ?

Best Regards

Martin
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Hello from Germany,

in the meantime I have decided to offer one set on ebay.com to see how much interest there is actually. I will launch the auction shortly.
I know it's sometimes not so popular to advertise any ebay auctions here, but I hope it's nevertheless o.k. If not, sorry, but before I purchase more of these parts, I want to know whether there's a market for them.

Some months ago I had already contacted the leading parts stores, but there was not enough response to have the parts made at a competitive price.
Then I was lucky enough to source a - limited - stock of suitable, genuine ATE-parts.

I would also be able to supply the mounting accessories for the rear, but those would require some minor modifications ( machining, shortening of the pins ).

Best Regards and thanks for your responses so far

Martin

 

o.k., here's the auction link. Thanks for your interest.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8038443286&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

Best Regards from Germany

Martin