Hmm funny this topic should come back, as I’ve been looking into new brake pads for mine today as well as replacement disc's after I cracked them.
I'm off to Spa later this year so i'm investing in some new pads while I’ve got the cash
Previously I had pads from rally design, possible the poly Q's, but I’m not sure as they came 2nd hand with my callipers (Wilwood).
However the pads then were total crap compared to what I have now which are Mintex 1144’s.
The “bite” from whatever was in those pads was poor as well as the actual braking friction which was rubbish.
I looked at the yellow stuff pads and the “new improved formula” but I’m still not convinced that EBC are as good as they make out. I’ve used other pads from EBC and been disappointed with them.
After a little phoning around I’m looking to use the Mintex 1166’s. I’ve never used them but they seem to tick the boxes for trackday use. Speaking to Mintex they said they don’t have any 66’s available and would create a batch in the Midilite, just wondered if anyone else has used 66’s or 55’s for that matter on track and how they performed?
One other point, if you up rate the rear brake pads does it make a great difference with braking or have I been fed a load of salesman crap to make me buy for buying sake?
Mark – yeah after posting that I did find prices much higher than that so went with them in the end to see how they coped!
