Are these Brake Pads & Discs Any Good ????

mluton · 07-11-2006, 20:11

Im a cheapscate..........Are these Brake Pads & Discs Any Good ????

Only to replace OEM's

eBay.co.uk: SKODA OCTAVIA 1.8 T MINTEX FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS (item 330044678160 end time 09-Nov-06 15:20:28 GMT)

For my 53 plate Octy vRS

jaymd · 07-11-2006, 20:41

Don't know if they are any good,but seems very cheap.

Try doing a search on google for reviews.

Chris GB · 07-11-2006, 20:44

Dont know about the particular fitting, but Mintex supply lots of braking kit. The stuff I have used from them has been very good.

Chris

cheezemonkhai · 08-11-2006, 01:45

Mintex == Pagid == Texar == TMD Friction (all the same company)

The mintex pads are good, but I have no idea who makes the discs in that set, also make sure the pads are the right size as I think they may come in more than one size.

That is about the same price as GSF for Brembo discs & Pagid pads.

EDIT: Just noticed they are 312mm discs, do you have a VRS?

mluton · 08-11-2006, 08:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

EDIT: Just noticed they are 312mm discs, do you have a VRS?

Yup! vRS

cheezemonkhai · 08-11-2006, 13:04

I would just go get a quote from GSF as you have no idea of the condition of the brakes in that box. IMHO it will probably cost the same, esp when you collect from GSF as posting a set of 312mm vented disks isn't going to be cheap since they are heavy as f**k.

TeflonTom · 08-11-2006, 13:15

i allways use mintex, at that price you can complain really, but then you get hit for postage too remember!

cheezemonkhai · 08-11-2006, 16:47

I agree mintex are good Tom, as i said PAGID (OEM) == Mintex == Texar and all are made by TMD friction.

I would be more worried as we have both said by postage cost and also any possible damage to the discs or pads that may occur on their way to you from this place.

The price really doesn't look any cheaper than GSF, especially when you put in the price of postage.

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jaymd Proud Dad! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Macclesfield - Cheshire Posts: 1,469 Thanks: 18 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Are these Brake Pads & Discs Any Good ???? Don't know if they are any good,but seems very cheap. Try doing a search on google for reviews.

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Chris GB Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East UK Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 14 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Are these Brake Pads & Discs Any Good ???? Dont know about the particular fitting, but Mintex supply lots of braking kit. The stuff I have used from them has been very good. Chris __________________ Red Fabia vRS. Mods: Dual Controls. September brings a Chilli Red / white Mini Cooper Diesel with dual controls. Silver 53 MR2. Mods: PPE 4>1 manifold \| PPE Mangnaflow high flow cat \| Blueflame catback exhaust \| Pikey inlet mod \| 3.0 Racing Chassis stiffening brace kit \| BC Racing fully adjustable coilovers Details here My MR2 Page

08-11-2006, 01:45	#4
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,728 Thanks: 75 Thanked 337 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Are these Brake Pads & Discs Any Good ???? Mintex == Pagid == Texar == TMD Friction (all the same company) The mintex pads are good, but I have no idea who makes the discs in that set, also make sure the pads are the right size as I think they may come in more than one size. That is about the same price as GSF for Brembo discs & Pagid pads. EDIT: Just noticed they are 312mm discs, do you have a VRS? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

08-11-2006, 13:04	#6
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,728 Thanks: 75 Thanked 337 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Are these Brake Pads & Discs Any Good ???? I would just go get a quote from GSF as you have no idea of the condition of the brakes in that box. IMHO it will probably cost the same, esp when you collect from GSF as posting a set of 312mm vented disks isn't going to be cheap since they are heavy as fk. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.**

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TeflonTom Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,372 Thanks: 26 Thanked 161 Times in 137 Posts	Re: Are these Brake Pads & Discs Any Good ???? i allways use mintex, at that price you can complain really, but then you get hit for postage too remember! __________________

08-11-2006, 16:47	#8
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,728 Thanks: 75 Thanked 337 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Are these Brake Pads & Discs Any Good ???? I agree mintex are good Tom, as i said PAGID (OEM) == Mintex == Texar and all are made by TMD friction. I would be more worried as we have both said by postage cost and also any possible damage to the discs or pads that may occur on their way to you from this place. The price really doesn't look any cheaper than GSF, especially when you put in the price of postage. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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