Brembo withdrawn from the UK market?!

[Jibber_Monkey]

I recently had to replace the discs on my Trophy and wanted to go for some Brembo Max. After much searching with no luck, one of their regular stockists claimed that Brembo have withdrawn from the UK after market. Since then another stockist has claimed the same, has anyone else heard similar?

 

[hoolio]

Opie oils have just started doing them but they don't seem to do these, but look here.

tp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-Brembo-Max-Brake-Discs-Renault-Clio-2-0-16V-Sport-Hatchback-MK-II-1998-20-/330700818935?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ARenault%7CModel%3AClio&hash=item4cff4e09f7

Mine are almost to the bottom of the grooves so will need some soon too.

 

[Jibber_Monkey]

Cool! Cheers for that

 

[MarcB]

I have confirmation from 2 different people (one that works within brembo) that they are pulling out so get what you want now.

There is a guy on cliosport.net called G172 that can still supply them so order now.

 

[Detailme]

Wtf why?

 

[Jibber_Monkey]

Having looked at their annual report, Brembo UK made a loss in 2012. Bit odd though given the size of the UK aftermarket!

 

[steffdavies]

I'm baffled by this also. They are a major player in the UK and it does seem odd that they have pulled out. Had major contracts with x,y & z manufacturers maybe?who knows.