Front Anti-roll bar linkage question,,,,,

[Barrington]

Hi guys bongo passed M.O.T today but slight play in front ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE, so my question is ive seen 2 different types Heavy duty and standard ones, how much and which ones would you guys recomend? also need front brake discs, again what ones? 1996 2.5 turbo diesel 2 wheel drive,, reson im asking is i will only go for ones you guys know are good ones as safty is paramount to me, many thanks barrington,,,

[Triple/R]

Hi guys bongo passed M.O.T today but slight play in front ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE, so my question is ive seen 2 different types Heavy duty and standard ones, how much and which ones would you guys recomend? also need front brake discs, again what ones? 1996 2.5 turbo diesel 2 wheel drive,, reson im asking is i will only go for ones you guys know are good ones as safty is paramount to me, many thanks barrington,,,

Hya Barrington~well done for the pass ~do you get any sort of noise from the anti roll bar,like rumbling etc; when going over bumps or potholes.

[Barrington]

Thank you. no never got any rumbling or had any problem, never knew anything was slightly worn till mot guy told me about slight play in near side.

[Triple/R]

Thank you. no never got any rumbling or had any problem, never knew anything was slightly worn till mot guy told me about slight play in near side.

OK mate thanks for that~just trying to illiminate different causes

[Barrington]

Ok matey hope you find the cause of it all the best,,

[missfixit70]

This thread should help (or not ) - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=37754
Basically if you want fit & forget & know it's doing it's job as designed, I'd go for the blueprint ones (ian sells em) or genuine Mazda ones (NGK), not cheap. but there is a big difference in quality. There are lots of other options, but a bit of a lottery on quality & longevity.

[Barrington]

As i thought kirsty quallity ones are my best option i recon,, so i think i may go for the long life jobbies,, thank you for the help oh and break discs?

[missfixit70]

As i thought kirsty quallity ones are my best option i recon,, so i think i may go for the long life jobbies,, thank you for the help oh and break discs?

Haven't done em myself, but logic would dictate the same approach if you want to be sure Did see some cheaper ones on here a while back that had some dodgy looking machining on the rim to balance them.
As far as brake pads go, have look at EBC Ultimax - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... it=ultimax - I've just fitted the rears so far ( as well as changing fluid) noticed a phenomenal difference today in orrible wet weather, I'll be getting the fronts on asap. If you can get them in the "Greenstuff" pads, they're low dust too.

[Barrington]

Yeah seen that kirsty thats whats been putting me off didnt want to just go out and buy any old set off ebay because ive seen the post on bad ones so wanted the best really,, yes seen them with the bits cut out thats what worries me, So gonna get the anti roll bar links from the shop the propper ones the blueprint it is then, might as well get the discs from shop too, many thanks barrington,

[al & chris]

We had new front anti role bar brackets and new drop links. First set of drop links only lasted 12 months. The set we have on now has been on for 18 months. Not much difference in price both said original mazda replacements. Second set more expensive but no probs so far.

[al & chris]

Just looked at invoives and only second set said original mazda parts and they were a little more expensive but not a lot.

[missfixit70]

Just looked at invoives and only second set said original mazda parts and they were a little more expensive but not a lot.

Where from & how much?

[Barrington]

Ditto

[al & chris]

Just spent 3 hours hunting around house for reciepts again, wife says if i put things away properly i would not lose them. Well i have lost them !. Both sets were from same suppliers at that time they sold original mazda parts and also stocked pattern parts. When we ordered second set they were suprised that the first set had failed so quickly.

[al & chris]

Just replaced rear drop links as recommended on posts and they were worn but i had had those replaced as well a couple of years ago or so garage told me. I cant remember that, think i must be losing my memory.