hi guys

i need some rear absorber and front disc brake pads just wondering which ones you would recommend please?

 

many thanks

Partly depends how long you think you might have the car and mileage. And what suppliers you have near you or if you have time to wait for post to arrive.  If it was me I would buy the cheapest.    I assume rear absorber means shock absorber.   Interestingly the effectiveness of shock absorbers has been removed from mot test in the last few years.  It’s just a visual look now to see if it leaks. I assume that’s because of the difficulty of specifying how.  On an old car you could jump on the chrome bumper.  Not so easy on modern cars

3 hours ago, isetta said:

Partly depends how long you think you might have the car and mileage. And what suppliers you have near you or if you have time to wait for post to arrive.  If it was me I would buy the cheapest.    I assume rear absorber means shock absorber.   Interestingly the effectiveness of shock absorbers has been removed from mot test in the last few years.  It’s just a visual look now to see if it leaks. I assume that’s because of the difficulty of specifying how.  On an old car you could jump on the chrome bumper.  Not so easy on modern cars

apologies, its an advisories, on the mot it says - nearside rear shock absorber poor. when i asked the guy, he said it as quite easy to lift.

i have a shop near me called euro car parts and they have these in stock:

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/anschler-shock-absorber-635590301

but that looks like its only for one so it would be around£ £70 for 2. you said to get cheapest so i have found these on ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171177727511?fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Plat_Gen%3AMK+II|Model%3AFocus&hash=item27dafcd617:g:RZUAAOSwQwFb9Bmk&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABABfBywinT%2BNjcJ6HvwTVsUMWrbcF%2BV1P5Y490mMidLjcWvpRvUi4Y%2FjSJPkHwh%2FxVMo%2F8ZL2HNcLNme1iDZws%2BjSsZLuL9m9sY%2Fx5T7AQdUOLnXWycR3nzRMpjL1xz1akaov1mwig7KhULsUu0IE7PR3csGpqsFPtuEwnGDxP%2FwoYyKflzX%2Bcm1JldA4IXdv96C2I63v4gXY5O%2BVQwGp3YVNIX1gz7fW8eQOKRYyuzVhnGVi8g5jPjAoss5SSmK8CEP7ZDe1%2B%2FHrAWGcAwFrDGLxsIE5T4JsrUrpIL%2BvYJjNU8xLPiDDSfPxizkWSR1Oz4NLDnYVdIMkBFj479ncoU0%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8aL_bDgYA

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222207405435?fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Plat_Gen%3AMK+II|Model%3AFocus&hash=item33bc97ed7b:g:wcYAAOSwZVhWRyoS&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABAKPUtl670qIblKHlChJrn3Kg%2BdxClVtBoyp41NojL3VxagVFtN3TesWwwx35Vp5F%2FF8kTW%2B%2FQn%2FL29fplDG%2F5Hrg2Q%2BUB5KG%2FK4nkgOH2ruKzbHjxN63%2Bvnffu4VrTfBQr5EdU4ImMhe7bVfpQxOgKIMR4h%2BnNgdCkTM9d8ZSVz4sg%2F4KTi%2B9mrQih9%2F5UZHTdBqT71%2FWGTlvaHMSr6gJjkFs70egQjZbHSWh1AltHfkElcjmm57w6x97UIpVn6ZFDnZiB6fO1xMXhZ%2Fxh8J5id3yZ1LIyno%2FlggnIIsyT%2BvsuzDR9NAE0rAm1ntqNir%2BSfYQrxDMD9RkVLV6nbOtzg%3D|tkp%3ABFBMxIv9sOBg

would they do?

also euro car parts does these brake pads:

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/eicher-premium-brake-pad-101590339

would they be ok?

 

many thanks

 

8 minutes ago, froggy8 said:

but that looks like its only for one so it would be around£ £70 for 2. you said to get cheapest so i have found these on ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171177727511?fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Plat_Gen%3AMK+II|Model%3AFocus&hash=item27dafcd617:g:RZUAAOSwQwFb9Bmk&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABABfBywinT%2BNjcJ6HvwTVsUMWrbcF%2BV1P5Y490mMidLjcWvpRvUi4Y%2FjSJPkHwh%2FxVMo%2F8ZL2HNcLNme1iDZws%2BjSsZLuL9m9sY%2Fx5T7AQdUOLnXWycR3nzRMpjL1xz1akaov1mwig7KhULsUu0IE7PR3csGpqsFPtuEwnGDxP%2FwoYyKflzX%2Bcm1JldA4IXdv96C2I63v4gXY5O%2BVQwGp3YVNIX1gz7fW8eQOKRYyuzVhnGVi8g5jPjAoss5SSmK8CEP7ZDe1%2B%2FHrAWGcAwFrDGLxsIE5T4JsrUrpIL%2BvYJjNU8xLPiDDSfPxizkWSR1Oz4NLDnYVdIMkBFj479ncoU0%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8aL_bDgYA

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222207405435?fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Plat_Gen%3AMK+II|Model%3AFocus&hash=item33bc97ed7b:g:wcYAAOSwZVhWRyoS&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABAKPUtl670qIblKHlChJrn3Kg%2BdxClVtBoyp41NojL3VxagVFtN3TesWwwx35Vp5F%2FF8kTW%2B%2FQn%2FL29fplDG%2F5Hrg2Q%2BUB5KG%2FK4nkgOH2ruKzbHjxN63%2Bvnffu4VrTfBQr5EdU4ImMhe7bVfpQxOgKIMR4h%2BnNgdCkTM9d8ZSVz4sg%2F4KTi%2B9mrQih9%2F5UZHTdBqT71%2FWGTlvaHMSr6gJjkFs70egQjZbHSWh1AltHfkElcjmm57w6x97UIpVn6ZFDnZiB6fO1xMXhZ%2Fxh8J5id3yZ1LIyno%2FlggnIIsyT%2BvsuzDR9NAE0rAm1ntqNir%2BSfYQrxDMD9RkVLV6nbOtzg%3D|tkp%3ABFBMxIv9sOBg

would they do?

Those are gas struts to hold the tailgate open, not suspension shock absorbers.

Just now, TomsFocus said:

Those are gas struts to hold the tailgate open, not suspension shock absorbers.

many thanks for that, i didnt even see that. doh!

ok, these are the cheapest i could find. 20 pound for one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252980793569?fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Plat_Gen%3AMK+II|Model%3AFocus&epid=1334100677&hash=item3ae6d490e1:g:T7MAAOSwopNiUFSI&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABANZYbKPz%2BuBx6HljE5vINPoIBXE8jsgHZCRum2BHZECZQOa0eoypOb3%2BmfTFiuRmjyGufu9hfeSo0752BHRtYgHlRZRD8zguXlLeVi8q8MLX8d%2Fzfp88oVKcPULV4ZsERurkjbadDe7D6cb4fRbJUm6QpaCHMB9x6QfgWmlj6xCVmG1N%2BcSbk60Fl%2B%2By%2BuxYeNoIU6ADDJPzzFTsPbndBhuErRyDM9GeuQMUbTGkpvNMJ9maBe%2FSmCfmBdD5AKA4s2r16YDxs4vLUz0C8BiSN28Fdm2bEimSDXSzAITyKaVNJqMhYesWdYpejm%2BD0xnGPCvMeful7xngMauOM6p1qWA%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6rJ5LHgYA

guessing these will do

1 minute ago, froggy8 said:

many thanks for that, i didnt even see that. doh!

ok, these are the cheapest i could find. 20 pound for one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252980793569?fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Plat_Gen%3AMK+II|Model%3AFocus&epid=1334100677&hash=item3ae6d490e1:g:T7MAAOSwopNiUFSI&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABANZYbKPz%2BuBx6HljE5vINPoIBXE8jsgHZCRum2BHZECZQOa0eoypOb3%2BmfTFiuRmjyGufu9hfeSo0752BHRtYgHlRZRD8zguXlLeVi8q8MLX8d%2Fzfp88oVKcPULV4ZsERurkjbadDe7D6cb4fRbJUm6QpaCHMB9x6QfgWmlj6xCVmG1N%2BcSbk60Fl%2B%2By%2BuxYeNoIU6ADDJPzzFTsPbndBhuErRyDM9GeuQMUbTGkpvNMJ9maBe%2FSmCfmBdD5AKA4s2r16YDxs4vLUz0C8BiSN28Fdm2bEimSDXSzAITyKaVNJqMhYesWdYpejm%2BD0xnGPCvMeful7xngMauOM6p1qWA%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6rJ5LHgYA

guessing these will do

No problem.  Those would do, though I can see quite a few for £30-£35 the pair if you want two.  One example here.

FORD FOCUS MK2 2004-2011 & C-MAX REAR SHOCKS SHOCK ABSORBERS X2 | eBay

 

Personally I'd rather buy a brand I'd heard of, but that totally contradicts Isetta's 'cheapest available' option, so it's your decision at the end of the day.  

3 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

No problem.  Those would do, though I can see quite a few for £30-£35 the pair if you want two.  One example here.

FORD FOCUS MK2 2004-2011 & C-MAX REAR SHOCKS SHOCK ABSORBERS X2 | eBay

 

Personally I'd rather buy a brand I'd heard of, but that totally contradicts Isetta's 'cheapest available' option, so it's your decision at the end of the day.  

how much more will it cost for brand ones? if not much more, which ones would you go for?

also i have just seen some mintex brake pads, mintex is good make isnt it?

5 minutes ago, froggy8 said:

how much more will it cost for brand ones? if not much more, which ones would you go for?

also i have just seen some mintex brake pads, mintex is good make isnt it?

Could spend ages trawling the net for the best prices for each brand but I don't have time for that unfortunately.  (It's something I enjoy when sourcing my own parts lol.)  Just from a quick ebay search I can see Meyle here for £32 each...so twice the cost, but they do have a 5 year warranty.

MEYLE Shock Absorber Damper 726 725 0009 Rear FOR Focus C-Max Genuine Top German | eBay

 

Mintex should be good for brake pads.  Pads are a bit more difficult to choose than shocks though.  There's more than one shape of pad used on the Mk2, depending on engine, and possibly year.

3 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

Could spend ages trawling the net for the best prices for each brand but I don't have time for that unfortunately.  (It's something I enjoy when sourcing my own parts lol.)  Just from a quick ebay search I can see Meyle here for £32 each...so twice the cost, but they do have a 5 year warranty.

MEYLE Shock Absorber Damper 726 725 0009 Rear FOR Focus C-Max Genuine Top German | eBay

 

Mintex should be good for brake pads.  Pads are a bit more difficult to choose than shocks though.  There's more than one shape of pad used on the Mk2, depending on engine, and possibly year.

many thanks again

for brake pads, i guess i will have to go into euro car parts and get it. if its wrong, i can always take them back.

37 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

Could spend ages trawling the net for the best prices for each brand but I don't have time for that unfortunately.  (It's something I enjoy when sourcing my own parts lol.)  Just from a quick ebay search I can see Meyle here for £32 each...so twice the cost, but they do have a 5 year warranty.

MEYLE Shock Absorber Damper 726 725 0009 Rear FOR Focus C-Max Genuine Top German | eBay

 

Mintex should be good for brake pads.  Pads are a bit more difficult to choose than shocks though.  There's more than one shape of pad used on the Mk2, depending on engine, and possibly year.

i have bookmarked the meyle ones, will order 2 of them tomorrow.

 

thanks again

58 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

No problem.  Those would do, though I can see quite a few for £30-£35 the pair if you want two.  One example here.

FORD FOCUS MK2 2004-2011 & C-MAX REAR SHOCKS SHOCK ABSORBERS X2 | eBay

 

Personally I'd rather buy a brand I'd heard of, but that totally contradicts Isetta's 'cheapest available' option, so it's your decision at the end of the day.  

ahh forgot i have something coming out of my bank in few days so i have ordered this one what you linked for 2 instead.

actually i am being lazy, i think i will order the brake pads online.

i am going for these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294213203900?fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Cars+Type%3A1.6+Ti|Plat_Gen%3AMK+II|Cars+Year%3A2006|Model%3AFocus|Variant%3APetrol+Hatchback|Engine%3A1596cc+85KW+115HP+HXDA%3BHXDB%3BSIDA|BodyStyle%3AFWD+II+DA_%2CDP%2CHCP|Variant%3APetrol+Hatchback|Engine%3A1596cc+85KW+115HP+HXDA%3BHXDB%3BSIDA|BodyStyle%3AFWD+II+DA_%2CDP%2CHCP&hash=item44807937bc:g:XPQAAOSwiAtgvAUa&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwFWYv2HRRROAWylcz3oclQ8qnRdSlcCsEMzLLKhEch%2FankovXscogBPn6E4moCKJ08BbKxqWDDzMsgj0r4IpEN6mQz9w3PGw3IqC9mrPlWrhVtP4sLTnWC7JIApI1qbsw4f5IQxWDc74tXF0dmfFizeD8bHd2hFT9x0JIRZ8MRVRbYu7A%2FA1DUevLw5dkxKdSs9YffkkrAZidcQfIyQvz8D1J4S3AAfl%2FrRtxrxp2W48dKev6MgWO4IVc4MA8DFGkA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-6M47zgYA

I know I said I’d get the cheapest but now you’ve told me they are advisories I wouldn’t do them at all right now. But I would keep on eye on those bits and replace when necessary. 

4 hours ago, isetta said:

I know I said I’d get the cheapest but now you’ve told me they are advisories I wouldn’t do them at all right now. But I would keep on eye on those bits and replace when necessary. 

next week or so i will have some spare time so i want to try fix the 2 problems if i can. i am sorted for the absorber but still unsure about the brake pads, the one i linked on last post is ok isnt it?

10 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Could spend ages trawling the net for the best prices for each brand but I don't have time for that unfortunately.  (It's something I enjoy when sourcing my own parts lol.)  Just from a quick ebay search I can see Meyle here for £32 each...so twice the cost, but they do have a 5 year warranty.

MEYLE Shock Absorber Damper 726 725 0009 Rear FOR Focus C-Max Genuine Top German | eBay

 

Mintex should be good for brake pads.  Pads are a bit more difficult to choose than shocks though.  There's more than one shape of pad used on the Mk2, depending on engine, and possibly year.

i was just wondering where i could type in my engine and year to find out what brake pads i need?

i know what my engine is, its a 1.6ti.

Put your registration in to Euro Car Parts and search brake pads.

https://www.eurocarparts.com/

2 minutes ago, unofix said:

Put your registration in to Euro Car Parts and search brake pads.

https://www.eurocarparts.com/

my mind isnt making this easy on me at all, what ive been doing is comparing pictures when i could just do that.

i have been looking on there as that is few minute drive but i decided not to because i was being lzy but just had another look and they do deliveries so i will just order from there.

thank you again.

i have just ordered these:

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/eicher-premium-brake-pad-101590339

9 hours ago, froggy8 said:

i was just wondering where i could type in my engine and year to find out what brake pads i need?

i know what my engine is, its a 1.6ti.

ECP, GSF, Jayar, Mister-auto etc should pick up the pads from your reg.  But even they are not always right, the only surefire test is to check the new one against an old one before fitting.

3 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

ECP, GSF, Jayar, Mister-auto etc should pick up the pads from your reg.  But even they are not always right, the only surefire test is to check the new one against an old one before fitting.

thank you

will see when it turns up.

ok guys, i am doing the rear absorber tomorrow.

do you all use torque wrench to tighten the nut at the top of the strut and the bolt at the bottom or just tighten them with a wrench the best i can?

41 minutes ago, froggy8 said:

wrench

No need to use American tools, a good old British spanner will do a better job. 

Top nut setting is FT and the bottom nut is VFT according to the bodgit and scarper manual. 😂

6 minutes ago, unofix said:

No need to use American tools, a good old British spanner will do a better job. 

Top nut setting is FT and the bottom nut is VFT according to the bodgit and scarper manual. 😂

many thanks

i wasnt going to do the job till i get myself a torque wrench.

i will just tighten them the best i can with a normal spanner instead.

thank again

hi guys

had a look at the rubber part of the absorber mount and it does not look good.

does anyone know the parts for that rubber bit please? will order them then i can change it all at the same time.

Here's all the suspension parts for your car:

https://ford.7zap.com/en/car/43/code.6u,1.19852,2.5145,4.30698,6.23209,7.24135,10.32097/0/1658/16028/