Submitted by ellis700 on Mon, 22/02/2010 - 22:52
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I am on my second Sirion, this one being a 1.3 SE auto 07 reg. Had it from new. Had it serviced last march when told it needed new front brake discs. After some discussion they were changed under warranty, car had done 13000miles in the 2 years.
Had it tested last week before last service under warranty and independent tester said that i would need new discs on front next year, AGAIN!
It has only done 3000m this year.
I know low mileage can cause some of these problems but 2 sets of discs in 4 years is a bit much.
Has anyone encountered this problem with theirs or am i just unlucky, even Daihatsu technical were surprised.
Thanks
Keith
Brake discs
Since asbestos was banned from use in brake pads, disc material has changed to softer iron to compensate for the different pad composition, making modern discs very prone to rust.
If you use the car frequently, braking will remove the light rusting each time. If you don't use the car all that often the rust will build up during the periods of inactivity so that it isn't fully removed when you next drive.
It might help if you give the brakes some serious welly when you do use the car and also try not to leave the car with wet brakes, by heating them up by use before parking up.
Your experience is not unusual. The good news is that it's easy to change the discs and that you can purchase pattern discs for less than £50 the pair.
YRV Tony
YRV Tony
Nope!!
My First Sirion did 72,000 miles before it needed any new pads or discs.
My Second Sirion was about the same.
The Sirion I have now had new Discs on at the service just before I got it about 6 months ago.
It was Six Years Old and had 36,000 on the clock.
I have no real answer for you. But I will suggest something that you may not like.
Driving Technique can make all the difference to the wear on your Brakes.
I look well ahead and try always to be at the right speed for anything I see so I keep braking to a minimum - so less wear and scoring on the Discs.
Some like to accelerate everywhere and brake like crazy. (I call them Gas and Brake men)
Now I'm not saying you are either of these as I do not know you and I wouldn't really try to tell anyone how they should drive - That is up to them.
If you do like me I would suggest there is a problem with the brakes somehow.
If you don't and are a Gas and Brake man - You have your answer !!
Sorry - I'm only making suggestions as you asked. It is meant to help - Not annoy ok.
Cheers, Bob F.
2003 Sirion Rally 4. And I love it.
Don't like the new shape Sirion much.Sorry.