Brake Pads

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Racing Roj

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488 posts

164 months

Monday 2nd June 2014
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I have Mintex 1166 pads and I find that on the road there is not enough bite possibly due to the pads not getting hot enough especially if you are on the motorway.
Are the 1166 pads more suited for the track and if so which are the best pads for road use.

Racing Roj

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488 posts

164 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Replying to my own post with some info.
Having spoken to John & Jill at Performance Braking they have offered the following comments: -
1. Mintex 1166's aren't the best option
2. Mintex 1144's are an option for 'heavy duty road' and 'light track use' and I could fit these for pure road use and refit the1166's to use on the track.
3. Mintex F4R are another option between the 2 above.
4. Having access to all the main suppliers they recommend Padgid pads for Ultima's - RS29's for both track and road use and RS15's for track use only.
I may go for the 1144's for the road and 1166's for the track following up with the RS29's when they are both used up.
The 1144's and 1166's are quite reasonably priced whilst F4R's and both Pagid's are quite pricey.
If any one has had experience with any of the above on both road and track comments would be appreciated.
Jonny's comments would be interesting.

Racing Roj

Original Poster:

488 posts

164 months

Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Thanks for your posts guys.
One thing I forgot to mention is that John from Performance braking advised that if you are interchanging different pads you may need to hand rub the discs down with 60 grit paper between changes as the discs carry some of the brake material and can compromise performance.

Racing Roj

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488 posts

164 months

Tuesday 10th June 2014
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Does anyone know the codes for the Pagid RS29 brake pads for an Ultima?