ScoobyJawa

Here we go again

Well my useless Redstuff pads have almost worn out (only been on since Dec and about 3-4k miles ) and its time to replace them with something much much better. (But not the subaru stuff )

Having read on here I'm going to go with either Ferrodo or Mintex. Just don't know which? Whats the difference between Mintex 1144 and 1155? Also should I get Ferrodo DS2000 DS2500 or DS3000? Which would you chose from the above?

I don't do track days so they will mainly get a bit of punishment in fast road driving. Want something that works reasonably from cold (unlike the redstuff [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] ) but won't fade either after a couple of heavy applications (like the redstuff [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] )

What do you reckon?? All advice appreciated.

Thanks
Neil.

my99

I run 1144's on a 99 and reckon they are fine, they sometimes squeal sometimes dont, depends how they feel on the day I guess. They work well from cold but I do have grooved disks which will generate heat, so probably helps a bit.

However the main reason I purchased these was price £85 instead of £120+ for Ferodo / Pagid.

1155's are a have higher heat range and wont work as well from cold.

Would I buy them again, yes but I haven't tried against Ferodo / Pagid and probably wont at £120+ as I'm a grip.

Hope this helps.

ps Mintex lets off a lot of brake dust!!

ScoobyJawa

Thanks MY99

They don't sound too bad then, I have grooved disks too.

Not sure I like the sound of the brake dust though, MiM's are a pain in the *** to clean at the best of times

Anyone know who the Pagid/Ferrodo compare to the Mintex and which is better for dust?

rjh

My Mintex 1155's are ok from cold. I was told by Rodger Clarke Motorsport that the 1144's aren't as high temperature rated as the standard Scooby pads.

1155's are a little bit noisy (not a squeal, more of a light rubbing) but my discs have seen better days. Performance is better that std pads, dust is about as bad tho

Richard

ScoobyJawa

Hmmm, don't like this dust sound

Think I'll go with the DS2500, even though a bit more!

Cheers!

ChrisB

I'm running DS2500s with the TSL Group N discs mate. Well happy with them - minimal dust, although it doesn't show up on my wheels.

ScoobyJawa

Thanks Chris

In fact it was your post amongst others that has swayed me to them!!!

Cheers mate!