Brake pads, spoilt for choice

[sapper]

There seem to be so many and i'm no expert. I want some for general that dont produce loads of dust, ive seached the forums and im leaning towards greenstuff pads. but before i do i just wanted your advice chaps & ladies.
Thanks in advance

Dont know why its got an 18 in front of it?????????????

Edited by sapper on Saturday 9th February 12:18

Edited by sapper on Saturday 9th February 12:19

[tvrbob]

Green and red stuff were formulated for bikes. There has been a very good marketing drive that has hooked many owners to believe they are something special, they aren't (yes I have tried them and discarded them). Mintex 1155 or 1144 work well on my Chim and you can get them on the very cheap from Questmead. I have the AP 4 pot conversion and actually prefer Ferodo as an all rounder but they are expensive for my calliper. Mintex can suffer from squeal if they are over cooked. I would suggest Ferodo for all round use.

[sapper]

thanks Bob. Its good to hear someones experience and receive their advice from such.
Mick

[chim]

I have tried Green stuff on my E-Type with great results no squeal no fade and very little dust and they stop you.

Roy

Edited by chim on Saturday 9th February 13:17

[CLN1]

I use Mintex 1144's, have used them for years in my play cars. Great performance from cold, good allrounders, even on track days.

Colin.

[Chimjunkie]

I'm ordering some Mintex 1144's on Monday. I assume they are available for the Granada Cosworth calipers? Dont want small pads on my 285mm disks...

[tvrbob]

Chimjunkie said:

I'm ordering some Mintex 1144's on Monday.

Questmede (linked above) should be the cheapest source of Mintex pads.