View Full Version : V8 Mintex Discs and Pads
Herman
25-10-2008, 12:04 PM
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
25-10-2008, 07:09 PM
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
25-10-2008, 07:13 PM
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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
25-10-2008, 07:17 PM
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:
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
25-10-2008, 09:45 PM
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
25-10-2008, 09:54 PM
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
25-10-2008, 09:56 PM
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...
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
26-10-2008, 09:28 AM
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
And I can join in as well!
ColinE
26-10-2008, 06:53 PM
Surrey/Sussex meet on the cards?
spartacus
26-10-2008, 07:39 PM
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
26-10-2008, 07:47 PM
Could move it to Social Events thread ;)
OK lets start -
First of all, who's interested
Second - weekday eve or weekend?
spartacus
26-10-2008, 08:01 PM
OK, I'd best say yes, and I can do most times, because I'm that sad :o
I'll say yes as well, and I can do most times, though I'm not sad!!
ColinE
27-10-2008, 07:00 PM
As this has gone completely off topic - I'll start a thread in 'Social Events'
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