40inches
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:23 PM |
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Brake pad suggestions
What are the best pads for Sierra calipers on a 7?, EBC, Mintex, A N Other?
The calipers and discs are 2litre(vented), I know solid discs would be better, but the vented discs and Big Red calipers are on the car, and to be
honest I just want to get the thing finished without changing anything else So all donations gratefully received 
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bigrich
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:26 PM |
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I used EBC green stuff in my last car and found they improved both feel and bite over the standard pads, some people seem not to like them though.
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carpmart
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:32 PM |
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Mintex 1144's are really good or Ferodo DS2500.
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whitestu
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:35 PM |
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I went for EBC Yellow stuff - I got in touch with the guys at EBC and they recommended these for a 7.
They have a higher friction coeffecient than green stuff and work really well hot and cold. Also only cost about £30.
Stu
[Edited on 24/5/10 by whitestu]
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mookaloid
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:45 PM |
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another vote for mintex 1144's here
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paublo999
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:48 PM |
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Mintex 1144 work great from cold
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flak monkey
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:54 PM |
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I have M1144s in my wilwoods and they are very good...
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40inches
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:59 PM |
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Thanks chaps
1 x Green Stuff
1 x Yellow Stuff
5 x M1144
So far,vaaary interesting
[Edited on 24-5-10 by 40inches]
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madteg
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 07:59 PM |
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mintex 1144
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Red16
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 08:12 PM |
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I'd vote for Ferodo DS2500 pads.
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ashg
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 09:07 PM |
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mintex 1144 on mine.
dont be worried about the vented discs.
my 240mm sierra vented discs were a whole 1.5kg lighter than my 260mm solid discs that come with my wilwood kit.
on the plus side the wilwood callipers weigh only 1kg per side compared to the sierra callipers that are 4kg a side.
its all swings and roundabouts.
i haven't really bedded my new brakes in yet only done 5 miles but i can already feel the difference. not sure if its the 1144's will
woods or solid discs but as a package its fab.
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RazMan
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 09:33 PM |
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1144s are head & shoulders above the EBC stuff IMO - they transformed my (vented) brakes, working great from cold and no fade, even when really
pushing it.
[Edited on 24-5-10 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
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40inches
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 09:43 PM |
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1 x Green Stuff
1 x Yellow Stuff
7 x M1144
2 x DS2500
Mmmm! M1144 seem to be the way to go at the moment
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Madinventions
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| posted on 24/5/10 at 11:41 PM |
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1144!!!
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 25/5/10 at 12:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by paublo999
Mintex 1144 work great from cold
Interested in this as we mainly use the Luego for sprinting, i.e stone cold brakes going into the first braking point, Mintex 1144 is a good option
for that?
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40inches
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| posted on 25/5/10 at 07:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Madinventions
1144!!!
OK! 8 for M1144 
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westy turbo
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| posted on 28/5/10 at 06:04 AM |
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who sells 1144 and ds2500 for powerlites?
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RazMan
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| posted on 28/5/10 at 07:40 AM |
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I got my 1144s from Rally Design - not sure about the DS2500s though ... maybe Burtons?
The DS2500s are primarily race pads so be careful that you have enough heat to make them work properly (probably not so good with vented discs) -
brilliant pads but they need a very careful bedding in procedure or will glaze very easily.
Cheers,
Raz
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livelee
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| posted on 29/5/10 at 07:48 AM |
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Could anybody tell me how thick the 1144s should be (including the mounting plate)? Mine are a fraction over 11mm.
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prawnabie
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| posted on 29/5/10 at 08:06 AM |
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I ue black stuff in mine, never overheated and usually fine on the road
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