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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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Are Mintex 1144 pads ok for the occasional (monthly) track day and 20,000 miles per year?

Or should I try something else?
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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I used them for this use and they were excellent. However, I had them paired with a 335mm Godspeed kit and the extra cooling of the big discs may have contributed to their long life.

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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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The Godspeeds are on their way, so it sounds like it should be ok,
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:44 AM
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also have them on my wrx, they are excellent pads i must say
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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I also have them with the 335 godspeed kit, I did one trackday, and I reckon I used half of the pads in one day!!! and the rears were almost totally shot, they wore tapered for some reason, the leading edge was much more worn, therefore a new set was required!!

Doesn't change my opinion though!!

They're good!
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 02:42 PM
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Ron,

That sounds like a sticking / rusty piston in the caliper...

Might be worth checking over next time you have the pads out (might be a dodgy piston seal letting in water etc)
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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I've had 44's and I'm now using 55's with the Godspeed kit. If I were you, I would go with the 55's as they offer a lot better stopping power than the 44's did.
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