One off custom brake pads???

[Vtec_Luke]

Hi guys
Completely random one but seeing as I’m planning on running my mk8 transit jumbo around the ring this summer I’m looking to do a few bits before hand to prepare it...as much as you can!
Basically I’m really struggling to get any form of updated brake pads,when I ran it around brands recently I cooked the rear pads believe it or not,thought the fronts would of been the problem. Anyway the questions is I wondered if anyone knew any brake company’s that make custom pads etc...
Any help would be really appreciated
Thanks

[GreenV8S]

There are plenty of aftermarket companies offering fast road pads for common calipers. What calipers do you have? Have you explored the other obvious options - improving air ducting, bigger rotors, bigger calipers?

Are you actually overheating the brake lining, or just the fluid? How hot is it getting, and how quickly?

[227bhp]

Ring Mintex, they are in the UK.

[Munter]

I'd talk to http://www.carbotech-europe.com/contact.html and https://ebcbrakes.com/contact-ebc/

Might be an interesting promo story for them if they can do it.

[E-bmw]

As above, you may well find your calipers are shared with other members of the Ford breed & that car has listings, not every manufacturer would necessarily list for your vehicle as they may perceive there is no market for them.

[stevieturbo]

Just find a pad the same shape/size or larger and cut it down to suit yourself.

[Vtec_Luke]

GreenV8S said:

There are plenty of aftermarket companies offering fast road pads for common calipers. What calipers do you have? Have you explored the other obvious options - improving air ducting, bigger rotors, bigger calipers?

Are you actually overheating the brake lining, or just the fluid? How hot is it getting, and how quickly?

From looks of it there a very commercial style caliper,I looked at a top spec transit connect today and although that had pretty big disc set up the whole caliper was very different! Might have a look at a transit custom also.
Had absolutely no brake fad at all it was just the fact when I came in from around 6-8 laps of brands my rear pads were smoking really bad and the actual pad had started to wear really quick as it was evident due to the wheel having what looked like metal fillings all over it
The ducting route I think will really help and was something I was going to add also due the the sheer amount of room under the thing!

[Vtec_Luke]

Just an update I spoke with carbon lorraine today and they think I might be able to get somewhere with them,they are saying they might be able to lazer cut me a set of rc5 compound pads...just need to send some pictures and go from there

[gordmac]

Questmead may be able to help.

[Vtec_Luke]

gordmac said:

Questmead may be able to help.

Thanks I’ll call then Monday appreciated

[Boosted LS1]

If you can't find a better off the shelf compound then it would be simple enough to source bigger calipers that have bigger pads, surely.

[Vtec_Luke]

Boosted LS1 said:

If you can't find a better off the shelf compound then it would be simple enough to source bigger calipers that have bigger pads, surely.

Did look at caliper options just got to source the disc spec’s of thickness etc and actually get out and look but I feel the discs are really thick upfront. I’ll post some pictures up soon also with sizes,works been busy as hell.

[E-bmw]

Vtec_Luke said:

Did look at caliper options just got to source the disc spec’s of thickness etc

Why try, just do. Scroll down, it's all there.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK8-FORD-TRANSIT-2-0-2-...

ETA:

Here are some Mintex 1155 pads for you too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MLB41-M1155-MINTEX-Brak...

That took a long time!

Edited by E-bmw on Monday 9th April 07:04

[Dave Brand]

Just a thought on this. If the rear brakes are overheating maybe the fronts need to be doing more work?

[Vtec_Luke]

E-bmw said:

Why try, just do. Scroll down, it's all there.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK8-FORD-TRANSIT-2-0-2-...

ETA:

Here are some Mintex 1155 pads for you too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MLB41-M1155-MINTEX-Brak...

That took a long time!

Edited by E-bmw on Monday 9th April 07:04

ahhhh thanks man appreciated even with the little bit of sarcasm na joking thanks for that. Specs are real handy thanks think I’ll need a real heavy duty pad though

[E-bmw]

Mintex also do an 1166 in that pad shape, they are a semi-race pad.

This is a wonderful upgrade brake pad for anyone looking to improve their current braking system. It offers, medium torque, positive pressure, excellent cold friction levels and is able to withstand light track day use. M1166 is a fast road use material with positive pressure modulation and medium fade resistance and is primarily targeted at hot hatch drivers, such as BMW Mini owners. M1166 brake pads require no more bedding-in than a standard road pad. It is ideally suited to high performance and tuned road vehicles such as the BMW Mini Cooper. The M1166 compound demonstrates exceptionally high friction stability up to 500°C. All of this is achieved while remaining completely road legal.

Mintex have been producing friction materials for motorsport spanning over four decades and were heavily involved in the John Cooper Works (JCW) Challenge series. All the BMW Mini’s on the grid are equipped with Mintex brake pads. Consequently their involvement and knowledge gained has allowed them to develop a formidable road compound with direct association to motorsport. Your BMW Mini’s braking will not be the same again! The Mintex M1166 is one of Vecchio Engineering’s preferred pad compounds for fast road use.

Key Features:

Mintex were exclusively used in the JCW Challenge race series.
Mintex M1166 provides excellent bite straight from cold.
Withstands temperature all the way up to 500°C.
Medium fade resistance.
Low dusting.
Low noise.
"Ideally suited" for track day and competition race use.

These brake pads are NOT ECE R90 approved.

[Vtec_Luke]

E-bmw said:

Mintex also do an 1166 in that pad shape, they are a semi-race pad.

This is a wonderful upgrade brake pad for anyone looking to improve their current braking system. It offers, medium torque, positive pressure, excellent cold friction levels and is able to withstand light track day use. M1166 is a fast road use material with positive pressure modulation and medium fade resistance and is primarily targeted at hot hatch drivers, such as BMW Mini owners. M1166 brake pads require no more bedding-in than a standard road pad. It is ideally suited to high performance and tuned road vehicles such as the BMW Mini Cooper. The M1166 compound demonstrates exceptionally high friction stability up to 500°C. All of this is achieved while remaining completely road legal.

Mintex have been producing friction materials for motorsport spanning over four decades and were heavily involved in the John Cooper Works (JCW) Challenge series. All the BMW Mini’s on the grid are equipped with Mintex brake pads. Consequently their involvement and knowledge gained has allowed them to develop a formidable road compound with direct association to motorsport. Your BMW Mini’s braking will not be the same again! The Mintex M1166 is one of Vecchio Engineering’s preferred pad compounds for fast road use.

Key Features:

Mintex were exclusively used in the JCW Challenge race series.
Mintex M1166 provides excellent bite straight from cold.
Withstands temperature all the way up to 500°C.
Medium fade resistance.
Low dusting.
Low noise.
"Ideally suited" for track day and competition race use.

These brake pads are NOT ECE R90 approved.

You sir are an absolute gent

[E-bmw]

Even if a little sarcastic......

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MLB41-M1166-MINTEX-Brak...

Edited by E-bmw on Monday 9th April 12:48

[PhillipM]

And failing that Carbotech make custom pads too - all my pads for the buggy have been custom sizes.