V8 Mintex Discs and Pads

[Herman]

For sale on ebay

disks and pads (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-ZT-4-6-V8-11-03-5-05-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-MINTEX-PADS_W0QQitemZ370101807109QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 370101807109&_trkparms=72%3A1299%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

These are the ones I bought and they do the job.

Herman

[spartacus]

Or alternatively, how about THESE (http://www.atozcarparts.co.uk/product_info/mintexbrakeboxkits/3017/MG_MG_ZT___ZT-T_190_Front_Brake_Box_Kit.html), with pads

I'm presuming they're the same, only a bit better value. I was going to ask about them as I need new front disks - are they OK?

I've also read that the Mintex rear pads are OK too (yes, I need those too :(). Would anyone vouch for that?

Oh, BTW, apparently I drive like an old woman, so probably don't need EBC...

[Herman]

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Oh, BTW, apparently I drive like an old woman, so probably don't need EBC...

Surprised you need brakes at all then:D

Anyway......I'd like to stick with a known brand............

[spartacus]

Anyway......I'd like to stick with a known brand............

Uh? The link I sent was for Mintex discs and pads - wasn't that what you were talking about ??

And you're right, I think my discs have corroded because I don't use them much. Oh, alright, they were a bit knackered when I got the car :mad:

[IanR]

Baldybloke - sorry to talk on a totally different subject, but I see you are from Bookham........I live in Fetcham and once about 3 weeks ago parked my Mazda 6 (from T W Whites!), a few spaces away from a black 260 at Leatherhead station - would that have been your car?

I've had a Maestro turbo, ZR 120, ZS180 and a 620ti and now "fancy" a ZT260 SE!!!

Ian

[Contemporary]

I've also read that the Mintex rear pads are OK too (yes, I need those too :(). Would anyone vouch for that?.

Mark,

I had the Mintex rear pads fitted a few weeks ago. All seems fine. Cannot detect any worse braking than with the OEM pads.

hth

[Herman]

Uh? The link I sent was for Mintex discs and pads - wasn't that what you were talking about ??

And you're right, I think my discs have corroded because I don't use them much. Oh, alright, they were a bit knackered when I got the car :mad:


Sorry, you're right. They were Mintex and better price. Need my glasses checked.

But Mintex does the job..........cheap.:D

[spartacus]

Baldybloke - sorry to talk on a totally different subject, but I see you are from Bookham........I live in Fetcham and once about 3 weeks ago parked my Mazda 6 (from T W Whites!), a few spaces away from a black 260 at Leatherhead station - would that have been your car?

I've had a Maestro turbo, ZR 120, ZS180 and a 620ti and now "fancy" a ZT260 SE!!!

Ian

Ah yes, that is indeed mine - I try to walk to Bookham station as often as possible, but when I drive I go to Leatherhead. If you want to have a look at mine (oo err), just let me know and I'd be happy to oblige. I've come to mine from a ZT-T 190 and haven't had any regrets... or any money. Only joking - PM me if you want to meet up. A pub is always good for me (god, why do I always say that :cool:)

Mark
PS The boss has a Mazda 3 from Whites, and one of the reasons I got the 260 was that I wasn't allowed an RX8 because it's a "toy car" :eek:. I'm still yearining for an RX7, but now it would have to be in addition to the 260...

[2V8s]

oh well you two will pass through my town on your commute then from Leatherhead or Bookham - Worcester Park.

Up for meeting there's a good pub opposite the station :D and I can bring the V8.......

[ColinE]

Not a million miles from me - and always happy to find new good pubs - so if you want to add another V8 in the car park - let me know

[Guy]

And I can join in as well!

[ColinE]

Surrey/Sussex meet on the cards?

[spartacus]

Sounds like an idea :cool:. The AA tell me that half way between Pulborough and Worcester Park is a place called Dorking. There is a pub not far outside Dorking with a reasonable sized car park and (usually) not many customers, called the Stepping Stones (http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/23/2368/Stepping_Stones/Westhumble). Apparently Michael Winner enjoyed it at some point, but that shouldn't be allowed to put anyone off.

OK, I've done some research on distances and a meeting point, someone else propose dates and times...

Blimey - this one is way off topic, but if we do meet up I'll want lots of opinions on Mintex discs and pads :)

[ColinE]

Could move it to Social Events thread ;)

OK lets start -

First of all, who's interested

Second - weekday eve or weekend?

[spartacus]

OK, I'd best say yes, and I can do most times, because I'm that sad :o

[Guy]

I'll say yes as well, and I can do most times, though I'm not sad!!

[ColinE]

As this has gone completely off topic - I'll start a thread in 'Social Events'