bensmith907
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I got my heart set on some mintex 1144's however when I come to order them No one has the rear pads:doh:. does anyone on here have a set? I need them QUICK!
Cheers,
Ben
Cheers,
Ben
Wanted a set of Mintex 1144
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bensmith907
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I did think that, but the less work the back does the more the front will have to make up for, resulting in more temp in at front. what do you think about having 1144's at the front and 1155's at the back?
What calipers have you got on the front? Generally using a more aggressive pad compound at the rear than the front brakes isn't a good idea ;-)
Stick to 1144's all round.
This will give you a better balanced braking, also invest in braided lines all round this will give you a better "feel" when braking.
The rear brakes do quite a bit of work due to the transfer of power to the rear wheels due to the 4WD system, unlike a FWD car.
Try Demon Tweeks, they should have some rear pads in stock.
If you are doing track work then I would recommend 55's for the front or even DS2500's
This will give you a better balanced braking, also invest in braided lines all round this will give you a better "feel" when braking.
The rear brakes do quite a bit of work due to the transfer of power to the rear wheels due to the 4WD system, unlike a FWD car.
Try Demon Tweeks, they should have some rear pads in stock.
If you are doing track work then I would recommend 55's for the front or even DS2500's
bensmith907
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Demon tweeks is a negative. they only have EBC's and Black Diamond
Rallynuts.com?
If not just google it :thumb:
If not just google it :thumb:
bensmith907
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nope, no one has any, I think they are made to order. standard calipers BTW. (I know they need upgrading just not now)
John
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Who is a mintex dealer in your local area? They should have no issue in sourcing the 1144's for you as I got a new set all round from my local mintex dealer. If you dont have a authorised dealer locally why not just directly contact mintex and they well be able to sort you out with a set or direct you to a dealer who definately has a set in stock (or should do).
bensmith907
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I will try to call them in the morning thanks john.
Just a note too, I'm not sure if Mintex will have rear pads on the shelf (as there not big sellers), I know I've had to wait a week or two for my pads when ordering from Mintex?
bensmith907
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what do you think the best thing to do is then- Mintex front only, or yellow stuff all round?
You've not mentioned what you are doing with the car, spec etc...
bensmith907
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Im looking for a fast road car with occasional track. more importantly Im off to the ring next week hence the rush.
John
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Yeah, I should of mentioned that I guess but Mintex still should be to give you an indication of which of their dealers would possibly be carrying stock if they arent able to get them out in a suitable time frame as buisness is buisness.
Andy is probably the man to ask about brake pads, but from my experiences of the 1144's they do tend to fade after any sort of extended period on track. If your going to be using your R on the Ring then I would possibly look into something a bit more heat resistant such as the 1155's or the Carbotechs (people seem to rave about them on here) XP8's. I'm sure Andy will be more than willing to impart some of his knowledge if you ask him here or via PM!
John
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Brave man or screw loose, that is the question!
bensmith907
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Nah It'll be fine I just can't go as I would have liked this year
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pulsarboby
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we just fitted an engine to a guys car whos running in nippon challenge
completely stock (other than engine).....no big brake conversion just ebc pads, no under braces, small restricted turbo, quiet exhaust, standard g/box and he finished 2nd in class at castle combe recently and is at brands this friday and saturday
just goes to prove you dont necessarily need all this stuff to put in good times
completely stock (other than engine).....no big brake conversion just ebc pads, no under braces, small restricted turbo, quiet exhaust, standard g/box and he finished 2nd in class at castle combe recently and is at brands this friday and saturday
just goes to prove you dont necessarily need all this stuff to put in good times
vss irvine
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ebc pads are dog poo...