off to GGR in half hour...im having EBC grooved discs fitted but do i have either EBC redstuff pads to match or mintex 1155 pads??? need answer quick please, im new and dont know which to have (wont do track just fast road )

hope for quick replies ... thanks

 

i got mintex there ****!!

 

I would go with Mintex Too!!

 

didnt like them, why?

 

EBC are s**t, go with the mintex 1155

Banny

 

Mintex for me too I have EBC reds in the back and the ****e that comes off them and sticks on the alloys is shocking nothing shifts it easily.

 

i found my mintex fade after the second round about of a "private" 3 mile duel carrage way!! im using mintex drilled groved disks too!

 

personaly neither ferodo.

cooked a set of 1155's within 2 weeks on mine, few mates have had red stuff and they have had similar issues

 

i had redstuff there great if u dont plan on tracking the car. also a little wooden when cold. general appearance on here is go with ferodo ds2500 or ds3000 neither are cheap but last a wheel and bite like a shark at all temps

 

didnt i know you from the astra site??

...anyway, cheers for responses guys, really appreciate it...im going for ebc grooved discs with mintex 1155 pads

 

ummm, whats your user name? lol

but my guess yes lol

 

mintex do 1144 or 1155 ???

 

1155 are the fast road pad.

although as said i fried mine lol

 

Mintex m8. RED STUFF ARE SH*T

 

If you want my honest opinion...... Both your choices of pad are the cheap end of the market and in this area you definatley "get what you pay for" so therfore they are both S**t, but if I HAD to put one of those in my car then I would go for the Mintex.

You really ought to think about a better pad if you want to get the best from your upgrade, The most popular and proven pad would be the Ferodo.

 

nice subtle responce that,,,,,,,, pmsl

 

Looks like you found out the hard way Tidgy. lol

 

Redstuff pads and there awfull discs lasted about 3 months on my old uk turbo....

This was about 7-8 years ago though, so hopefully they will have improved......

But once burnt............

 

lol, not sure if it was somthing to do with blasting over the mountain pass on the isle of mann (no speed limits) that may have contributed to it? lol

ended up coming home with a busted gearbox the next day

 

well got back after having my discs and pads fitted...took two hours from getting there till i left but...generally very nice guys (a lot of ford cosworths etc)...anyway ive got ebc grooved discs with mintex 1144 pads (even though i asked for 1155)...is it worth ringing and saying i want the 1155's instead...or not worth the hassle (only road use not track)

 

yes ring em and get them changed, pretty sure the 1144's are cheaper than the 1155's as well

 

ive just called but service finished at 5.30pm so will have to call in morning now...price seems same mate?!? 1144's not very good then?

 

performance friction for me. although i have had mintex on a diffrent car and the diffrence from standard was amazing tbh. never had ferodos so i would not know but anyone that has compared PF v Ferodos, which is best? (just so i know for next time.) nice 1.

 

I had no problems with the 1144's with AP discs and brembo calipers stopped pretty damn quick
Forget the ebc pads though, they do suck

Tony

 

so should i keep the 1144's? or insist i wanted what i asked for 1155's???

 

they do have good rep i understand, they just cost a lot of money...what wear like on them??