Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs

niallyp · 09-02-2007, 00:47

Cheers to you guys who fitted these parts on saturday morning and sadly took off my ARB after my insurance company ultimatum.

Initial impressions after 300 miles, top notch. my old discs/pads were 19.3k old and these bad boys got a bedded in quite nicely, by the smell of it when i got my car back on saturday.

had mintex 1144s on my old car so know the idea and i can now brake at high speed (>50mph) and be happy the car will stop. Quickly. Fabia vRS owners will sympathise with this.

Cheap brake upgrade for those thinking a 312mm conversion is the be all and end all. Discs and pads and fitting was £150. The 1144 pads were £120 a year ago. You do the maths against it/DS2500.

Cheers again jabba, see you in the near future for a remap

53FabiaVRS · 19-02-2007, 14:14

I fitted the same mintex disc and extreme pads bought from Jabba to my Fabia VRS yesterday . Only done 45 miles since fitting them and they are bedding in nicely! They are much better than the original brakes, which I thought were good anyway. There is more pedal feel to them and you can really feel them working when you apply slight pedal pressure. I havent done any hard stops yet as they are not bed in properly. But as they are at the moment, I have no doubts they will stop the car effortless from high speed!! Well worth the upgrade and at very little cost!

jabba_luke · 19-02-2007, 16:48

Thanks very much guys,

it is good to hear the reviews from products we supply.

Luke

Tom_vRS · 19-02-2007, 16:53

Can you supply this combo for a 2003 Focus TDCI Luke?

jabba_luke · 19-02-2007, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Can you supply this combo for a 2003 Focus TDCI Luke?

shouldnt be a problem but i will double check for you in the morning

Jon TDI · 19-02-2007, 20:34

Was thinking of using the M1144's when the standard TT pads (312mm conversion) need replacing.
Sound like they are pretty good.

nitrovrs · 19-02-2007, 20:38

I'm going to Jabba tomorrow to collect the same Mintex set up for the back of my Octy while swmbo wanders 'round the garden centre opposite...

niallyp · 24-03-2007, 02:27

UPDATE

Here we are 3k down the line, of which 2.5k was motorway mileage. took the beast home with a "spirited run" from town back home. this was my a/b road commute for 5 yrs.

the benchmark was my old 206 HDi (126bhp) on eibachs with newish eagle f1's using mintex 1144 pads.

Standard car - overshot old braking markers, after 7 miles no brakes left, too much heat. back end slewing evrywhere wheb stamped on.

Mintex setup - more pedal movement than old car (could be fluid etc) BUT remember - the brakes are only as good as the tyres they are stopping, ABS featured heavily tonight - cos im on legal/soon to be illegal semi slick T1-r tyres - but no brake fade, lots of stopping power and a cracking smell to boot when I got out. (reminds me of when they were bedded in by jabba) The corner at 7 miles provided lots of light rear end movement but ive got rid of the jabba arb so to be expected. The car stopped much quickerbut can only expect more when new rubber is sourced.

will leave suspension as standard cos of insurance at mo. quite a difference seen for a small outlay.

bear in mind all speeds compared to the benchmark are +10mph, the brakes on dead tyres are spot on. for the price I cant fault em. cant compare for ds2500s but for the price a stealer will charge you for standard hunks of jobby, go for the mintex.

What time is it?

time for a remap

davenmp · 01-04-2007, 23:15

shecht and yes that is the scots version of the word sxxt. cant decide what to do about front brakes and not wanting to spend a fortune on them, had the car mapped 12k ago and wish it would stop quicker but dont really want to spend 300 quid then the fitting to sort this out.

stuart.cookson · 06-06-2007, 09:55

Sorry to re-use a thread that's a few months old, but I need to change my front pads. As far as I know the discs are fine at the moment. I've been recommended the Mintex fast road pads (1144s I believe?).

Has anyone used these pads with the standard OEM discs? I'd rather not change the discs yet if I can avoid it.

Cheers,
Stu

jabba_luke · 06-06-2007, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart.cookson

Sorry to re-use a thread that's a few months old, but I need to change my front pads. As far as I know the discs are fine at the moment. I've been recommended the Mintex fast road pads (1144s I believe?).

Has anyone used these pads with the standard OEM discs? I'd rather not change the discs yet if I can avoid it.

Cheers,
Stu

These pads will be fine to use with standard disks (providing they arnt too warn)

Hope this helps

Luke

53FabiaVRS · 06-06-2007, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart.cookson

Sorry to re-use a thread that's a few months old, but I need to change my front pads. As far as I know the discs are fine at the moment. I've been recommended the Mintex fast road pads (1144s I believe?).

Has anyone used these pads with the standard OEM discs? I'd rather not change the discs yet if I can avoid it.

Cheers,
Stu

I bought the mintex pasds with standard OEM discs and they worK really well! They have now been on my car 3ks after a remap and really anchor well when you need em too!

Decron · 08-06-2007, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart.cookson

Sorry to re-use a thread that's a few months old, but I need to change my front pads. As far as I know the discs are fine at the moment. I've been recommended the Mintex fast road pads (1144s I believe?).

Has anyone used these pads with the standard OEM discs? I'd rather not change the discs yet if I can avoid it.

Cheers,
Stu

Pays to check the review section

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/gearb...ke-pads/80920/

stuart.cookson · 08-06-2007, 08:33

Nice one; thanks Decron and others!

I had read that a few days ago which completely confirmed the use of those pads, i just wondered whether it was going to be OK using the OEM discs with those pads. As it turns out I've gone for new drilled discs as well, but just the standard 288mm diameter.

Thanks all for your advice, can't wait till the pads are on - standard pads are poor!

09-02-2007, 00:47	#1
niallyp Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sleaford, Lincs Posts: 200	Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs Cheers to you guys who fitted these parts on saturday morning and sadly took off my ARB after my insurance company ultimatum. Initial impressions after 300 miles, top notch. my old discs/pads were 19.3k old and these bad boys got a bedded in quite nicely, by the smell of it when i got my car back on saturday. had mintex 1144s on my old car so know the idea and i can now brake at high speed (>50mph) and be happy the car will stop. Quickly. Fabia vRS owners will sympathise with this. Cheap brake upgrade for those thinking a 312mm conversion is the be all and end all. Discs and pads and fitting was £150. The 1144 pads were £120 a year ago. You do the maths against it/DS2500. Cheers again jabba, see you in the near future for a remap

19-02-2007, 14:14	#2
53FabiaVRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newark, Notts Posts: 242	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs I fitted the same mintex disc and extreme pads bought from Jabba to my Fabia VRS yesterday . Only done 45 miles since fitting them and they are bedding in nicely! They are much better than the original brakes, which I thought were good anyway. There is more pedal feel to them and you can really feel them working when you apply slight pedal pressure. I havent done any hard stops yet as they are not bed in properly. But as they are at the moment, I have no doubts they will stop the car effortless from high speed!! Well worth the upgrade and at very little cost!

19-02-2007, 16:48	#3
jabba_luke Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 408	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs Thanks very much guys, it is good to hear the reviews from products we supply. Luke __________________ 412bhp of Audi Quattro power SOLD; Red Fabia V/rs, 247 bhp 430lbft and still growing www.eurocar-club.co.uk come join

19-02-2007, 16:53	#4
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,518	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs Can you supply this combo for a 2003 Focus TDCI Luke? __________________ 99/S Ford Mondeo Ghia-X 2.5 V6 in silver. 112k miles

19-02-2007, 20:34	#6
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,129	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs Was thinking of using the M1144's when the standard TT pads (312mm conversion) need replacing. Sound like they are pretty good. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille.

19-02-2007, 20:38	#7
nitrovrs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ely, Cambridge. Posts: 352	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs I'm going to Jabba tomorrow to collect the same Mintex set up for the back of my Octy while swmbo wanders 'round the garden centre opposite... __________________ My other Skoda's a Nissan....

24-03-2007, 02:27	#8
niallyp Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sleaford, Lincs Posts: 200	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs UPDATE Here we are 3k down the line, of which 2.5k was motorway mileage. took the beast home with a "spirited run" from town back home. this was my a/b road commute for 5 yrs. the benchmark was my old 206 HDi (126bhp) on eibachs with newish eagle f1's using mintex 1144 pads. Standard car - overshot old braking markers, after 7 miles no brakes left, too much heat. back end slewing evrywhere wheb stamped on. Mintex setup - more pedal movement than old car (could be fluid etc) BUT remember - the brakes are only as good as the tyres they are stopping, ABS featured heavily tonight - cos im on legal/soon to be illegal semi slick T1-r tyres - but no brake fade, lots of stopping power and a cracking smell to boot when I got out. (reminds me of when they were bedded in by jabba) The corner at 7 miles provided lots of light rear end movement but ive got rid of the jabba arb so to be expected. The car stopped much quickerbut can only expect more when new rubber is sourced. will leave suspension as standard cos of insurance at mo. quite a difference seen for a small outlay. bear in mind all speeds compared to the benchmark are +10mph, the brakes on dead tyres are spot on. for the price I cant fault em. cant compare for ds2500s but for the price a stealer will charge you for standard hunks of jobby, go for the mintex. What time is it? time for a remap Last edited by niallyp; 24-03-2007 at 02:31.

01-04-2007, 23:15	#9
davenmp Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs shecht and yes that is the scots version of the word sxxt. cant decide what to do about front brakes and not wanting to spend a fortune on them, had the car mapped 12k ago and wish it would stop quicker but dont really want to spend 300 quid then the fitting to sort this out.

06-06-2007, 09:55	#10
stuart.cookson Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 95	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs Sorry to re-use a thread that's a few months old, but I need to change my front pads. As far as I know the discs are fine at the moment. I've been recommended the Mintex fast road pads (1144s I believe?). Has anyone used these pads with the standard OEM discs? I'd rather not change the discs yet if I can avoid it. Cheers, Stu __________________ : Fabia vRS : Silver : Cruise Control : Zimmerman 288mm Drilled Discs : Mintex Xtreme Pads : Sony CDX-GT310 : Rockford Fosgate Punch 12" : Phoenix Gold QX2100 : Standing 1/4mile 16.38 : 0-60mph 8.1sec :

08-06-2007, 08:33	#14
stuart.cookson Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 95	Re: Mintex extreme brake pads and mintex OE discs Nice one; thanks Decron and others! I had read that a few days ago which completely confirmed the use of those pads, i just wondered whether it was going to be OK using the OEM discs with those pads. As it turns out I've gone for new drilled discs as well, but just the standard 288mm diameter. Thanks all for your advice, can't wait till the pads are on - standard pads are poor! __________________ : Fabia vRS : Silver : Cruise Control : Zimmerman 288mm Drilled Discs : Mintex Xtreme Pads : Sony CDX-GT310 : Rockford Fosgate Punch 12" : Phoenix Gold QX2100 : Standing 1/4mile 16.38 : 0-60mph 8.1sec :

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