Balco
Brake Pads
2 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Brake Pads is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Balco dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
2
Balco Brake Pads · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF FRICTION MATERIAL (CONTINUED)
RCOMP/93/002 · 9 Feb 1993
9 Feb 1993Defect
A few instances of detachment of the brake pad friction material from the backing plate have occurred. This has only happened on Vauxhall Astras and Cavaliers equipped with these pads as replacement equipment and is restricted to a particular b
Remedy
(Continued) Where this is the case the pads will be replaced with quality assured examples.
Build window
Built 1 Jul 1991 – 31 Aug 1991
~2,500 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF FRICTION MATERIAL
RCOMP/93/002 · 9 Feb 1993
9 Feb 1993Defect
A few instances of detachment of the brake pad friction material from the backing plate have occurred. This has only happened on Vauxhall Astras and Cavaliers equipped with these pads as replacement equipment and is restricted to a particular b
Remedy
The distributors of the brake pads Eurotec Automotive Ltd have contacted all distributors and retailers asking them to return all unsold stock from the suspect batch. Additionally distributors and retailers have been requested to contact as far as po
Build window
Built 1 Jul 1991 – 31 Aug 1991
~2,500 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Balco dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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