mintex discs and pads

18th August 2008, 21:16

i need new rear pads so thought i might aswell replace the lot, just wonderin if these are any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tab%3DWatching

19th August 2008, 12:42

They will be fine, they give out alot of dust but the performance is where you need it!

19th August 2008, 18:14

is that link for everything you need?

as in for 4 disk brake's??

19th August 2008, 18:22

yeah i think so mate,

19th August 2008, 19:10

yeah i have mintex front pads and discs, they are pretty good for standards

19th August 2008, 19:44

What you want is EBC turbo drilled and grooved disks and mintex 1144 pads. Awesome stopping power and a popular choice for many high spec cars, not just saxos.

19th August 2008, 19:51

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Originally Posted by hudson701

What you want is EBC turbo drilled and grooved disks and mintex 1144 pads. Awesome stopping power and a popular choice for many high spec cars, not just saxos.

do you have a links as to where i can get these from? thanks.

19th August 2008, 19:55

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Originally Posted by hudson701

What you want is EBC turbo drilled and grooved disks and mintex 1144 pads. Awesome stopping power and a popular choice for many high spec cars, not just saxos.

there's no point in getting drilled and grooved really. they are more prone to cracking and warping.

standard brembo discs and m1144's are what i swear by

19th August 2008, 20:05

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Originally Posted by pjm300

there's no point in getting drilled and grooved really. they are more prone to cracking and warping.

standard brembo discs and m1144's are what i swear by

Well at least we agree on the pads, but I can't see your logic with regard to the EBC discs?

Providing you get enough heat into them they perform really well and with the 1144 pads combine to give plenty of bite.

Many exige s owners over on the lotus forum swear by them especially for fast-road use. EBC + 1144 or EBC + yellowstuff pads work very well. For track use I can't really comment but for road use the aforementioned are ideal.

19th August 2008, 21:20

I dont trust the drilled/groved combo either. had a couple of mates warp them! rather just stick to the solids tbh

19th August 2008, 21:42

quoting from the hi-spec catalogue i have right in front of me...

plain rotors - the most economical disc finish option - plain rotors are more resistant to cracking and warping

groover rotors - improves heat dissipation and reduces gas build up on disc and pad surfaces allowing cleaner contact areas. help with continuous pad deglazing, recommended for heavy braking and track use

cross drilled rotors - improves heat dissipation and reduces gas build up on disc and pad surfaces allowing cleaner contact areas. under strenuous circumstances are more likely to crack than grooved or plain rotors.

combi rotors (grooved and drilled) - a more visual effect for show cars, the combi finish combines the benefits and weaknesses of both the grooved and cross drilled discs.

20th August 2008, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjm300

quoting from the hi-spec catalogue i have right in front of me...

plain rotors - the most economical disc finish option - plain rotors are more resistant to cracking and warping

groover rotors - improves heat dissipation and reduces gas build up on disc and pad surfaces allowing cleaner contact areas. help with continuous pad deglazing, recommended for heavy braking and track use

cross drilled rotors - improves heat dissipation and reduces gas build up on disc and pad surfaces allowing cleaner contact areas. under strenuous circumstances are more likely to crack than grooved or plain rotors.

combi rotors (grooved and drilled) - a more visual effect for show cars, the combi finish combines the benefits and weaknesses of both the grooved and cross drilled discs.

thanks for the info, very helpful.

20th August 2008, 17:13

google it there are loads to choose from (dont just go for mintex its what ever suits your budget):-

Brakes - AP, Black Diamond, Brembo, EBC, Ferodo, Goodridge, Mintex, Nitrac, Pagid, Red Dot, Rotor Discs, Tarox

try

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/

or

http://www.performancecentre.co.uk/p/sp_pt.asp?CC=14 - this will come up with an error message but it works ok!!!

20th August 2008, 20:50

Got these on the rear of my vts and they do the job well enough. Dont notice much brake dust either.

20th August 2008, 20:54

i find mintex pads the best!#
good value for money!

but double vented discs are a good combination for them!
helps stoping preformance and looks the part

20th August 2008, 20:59

I always go for disks with as fewer grooves as possible.. and then a quality pad

20th August 2008, 21:02

ive got them on mine and they are really good. mine are a little squeaky though...

20th August 2008, 21:08

you should watch out for the squeek mate!
your brake pisston might be going!