GRIFFITH front brake pads

[lancepar]

What are Griff' and Chim' owners using these days?

Griff' passes the MOT with the pads that came with the car in 2019, I don't do a lot of miles in it by the way.
But I had to stand on the brakes recently after coming round a bend in the road to avoid T-boning a car pulling out from a drive on the left. It was out in the country side and I expect it happened to the other driver quite often due to he location of the drive exit.
Road was dry and I did expect the Griff' to slow down a bit more rapidly, no tyre squeal and the other car was quick in clearing my projectory.

So any suggestions re Pads, maybe something with a bit more bite?

Car has original brakes and is only used for sunny leisurely drive outs.

Cheers

[mk1fan]

Standard OEM pads should work well beyond the grip of the tyres. Instant bite, no glazing issues from lack of use that track / performance pads. I've found EBC Ultimax OEM pads to be better in my (heavy) daily but very dusty.

If you don't do trackdays or 'press on' regular drives then you're better off with OEM.

If the brakes are not feeling great then it may be time for an overhaul. When was the last time the fluid was changed? Hoses inspected? Connections checked (inc vacuum)? Thickness / condition of discs?

If you use the car sporadically, then I suggest you do a couple of firm stops each time you head out to clear the discs and pads. I roll the car down the slope of our [short] road with the handbrake on to clear the rears.

[phillpot]

mk1fan said:

Standard OEM pads should work well .

What were OEM? Brembo, Mintex, Ferodo ? If TVR bought brakes in from Ford would they have come complete with Ford/Motorcraft pads?

[Belle427]

I normally stick to TRW pads in most stuff, they seem to be the best of a bad bunch these days.
As said fluid change, hose condition is all work checking.

[GreenV8S]

Stick with standard consumer spec pads. Any reasonably reputable brand is OK. Stay away from anything motorsporty or 'uprated' unless you're taking it on a race circuit.

[mk1fan]

phillpot said:

Brembo, Mintex, Ferodo

All have original equipment spec pads in their range, as do EBC.

[lancepar]

Just to say I'm reading and digesting all your replies.

[Stick Legs]

Just checking in to say thanks for his thread.

My Griffith needs new discs & pads so I was wondering what to fit, as suggested above the weight of the Griffith means that uprated pads are probably not worth the bother.

[Sardonicus]

Motorcraft/Ford TRW Delphi Brembo and in that order Mintex not a fan

[Stick Legs]

Thanks

[Belle427]

Pity the likes of Mintex are now the budget end of the market, I remember my late father always swore by them when I was growing up and nothing else went in.
Quality is hit and miss these days and your not sure of what is seen as good anymore.

[Sardonicus]

Belle427 said:

Pity the likes of Mintex are now the budget end of the market, I remember my late father always swore by them when I was growing up and nothing else went in.
Quality is hit and miss these days and your not sure of what is seen as good anymore.

Exactly that so many companies have gone the same way/sold out Crossland filter company is one example sold out to Euro Car Parts by Sogefi mid 00's god knows where they are sourced from now

[citizen smith]

I swapped the EBC Fast Road pads in Chimaera, for a more road friendly PAGID pad - In my case, they were much better for normal road use.

[Belle427]

Pagid are a strange one for me, used to be great but i believe euro car parts have something to do with them now and they are not all that great anymore.
Seem to remember reading there are 2 different types available the cheaper end and the better stuff but dont know the truth in it.
Probably still better than most though.

[citizen smith]

The worked well in my 4 pot calipers, but they were the more expensive ones.

[mk1fan]

Ferrodo DS2500 all round on Tamy and they suit my road, touring and trackday usage perfectly. Handily, four of them share the same rear calliper

Will be fitting the same to the others as they pass through the magic shop (although I don't think they do the inboard Jag set up so may need to stick with Mintex 1144 for Wendy).