I've been looking for Mintex 1144 pads for my car's Cortina brake callipers - but I'm struggling. I've tried all the usual
suspects such as Demon Tweeks. I've also heard rumours that they're discontinued (may just be a rumour).
Anyone know a reliable (and cheap) source?
Or is there a better alternative? (I'm looking for something suitable for day-to-day fast-road use).
Have you tried Merlin Motorsport?
Merlin were the only ones of 10 or more dealers that I phoned that had some in stock last week, the rest said 5 weeks wait for new stock.
Hmm - they do seem to have them. Anyone know what the part number is for Cortina callipers? It's not easy to find on their website. I know I
could ring them, but I only need to know the price just at the moment!
I expect that Rally Design will be cheaper than Merlin.
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Originally posted by Mal
I expect that Rally Design will be cheaper than Merlin.
1 x MINTEX BRAKE PADS - MGB533-M1144 (FORD / LANCIA / VAUXHALL) were the ones i had for triumph type 14 calipers, thought they were early cortina
fitment too but not sure at all, came to a little over £50 I believe.
And yes, RallyD were cheaper but a 5 week wait...
[Edited on 11-7-11 by flibble]
Edit: Google seems to agree with you that Cortina 3/4/5 use MGB633
[Edited on 11-7-11 by flibble]
Good thread, as i was having the same problem!
Does anyone know if the cortina M16 calipers, share the same pad with the princess 4 pot calipers
Assuming M16 calipers; they are the standard Cortina ones.
Part no: MGB633.
Rally Design £34.63 + VAT.
I ordered some on 22nd June and they arrived next day.
As an alternative, I have equivalent Greenstuff pads, bit scruffy but almost no wear. £10.00, if you are interested.
Not to my liking for racing but suspect they are fine otherwise.
Hi
For supply off Mintex pads there is really only one place to use Questmead Ltd. Haven't got a contact number to hand but Google should throw some
details up.
Cheers Matt
You might go over the handlebars if you are used to standard pads!!!!!!
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Originally posted by Surrey Dave
You might go over the handlebars if you are used to standard pads!!!!!!
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Originally posted by Mal
I expect that Rally Design will be cheaper than Merlin.
I found camskill to be the cheapest by some margin.
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Originally posted by norfolkluego
As a matter of interest what are 1144s like when cold, do they bite right from the off (thinking about using them for sprinting)
They are fine from cold, to me they don't feel any different from a car with proper brakes!
The standard pads in mine just made a rubbing noise ,I couldn't even lock the fronts...........
I had 1144's and agree with surrey Dave...no issues from cold but also no fade on the track. Recommended!