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So it was front disc and pad time. I had a very weird intermittent vibration from the front. I had convinced myself it wasn't the brakes because how could a set of discs warp cause a vibration sometimes and not others. Anyway changed them with PAGID discs and pads at a very reasonable £120(ish) all in from Eurocarparts who are not particularly known for their bargains so a welcome surprise. Turns out, yes it was the brakes causing the vibration as the new ones are super smooth braking under all circumstances. I took some photos of the old and new discs. The old ones were worn there was a couple of mm lip overall between both sides, Visually I wouldn't have called them ready for change but for the odd vibration. My pads looked almost new but were changed anyway. Note how different in design and vane thickness the old and new are. If anyone can identify the old ones it has a very distinct fluting around the inside and the vanes between both sides of the disc are very much thinner than the PAGID. Side by side I would have called the PAGID a much cruder design and rougher casing. If you recognises the old ones I couldn't see anything on them apart from an unreadable QR code. I would also say these failed prematurely and in a very odd intermittent way. I would not by choice, ever choose the old make again (whatever it is) and so far (only 1K) very happy with the PAGID. Also I didn't pick up on the old thread here about the ATE brakes. I have to say they don't make it easy I struggled until I found a mobile mechanic in Alabama on Youtube who was doing the brakes on his pastors A8 and showed how he cut down a 10mm to make a 9mm. On a Sunday afternoon I did the same thing, ground down a 10mm to a 9mm to take the pin/shafts out. Not really a fan Vs the Brembo system in terms of easy of brake change, snapping the pads in place and all. It's not a massive chore once you know how, it's just the Brembos on my D2 are SOOO much easier and pads can be done using a leatherman without any special tools. If anyone recognises the old discs I'd be interested to know what make they are.