Brake pads

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paulsx
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Brake pads

Post by paulsx »

Just finishing my front end refurb and need some new pads.

Dont want the £100 plus mintex etc so only looking at stock type pads.

The stock type pads seem to come down to a choice between Mintex and EBC ultra's

has anyone used either?

IanM92
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Re: Brake pads

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I have EBC's standard pads on the front. They are adequate for day to day driving but no more in my opinion. If you are into spirited driving I would suggest you go for something better, they do a range of pads. No experience of minted pads. Hope this helps.

IanM92
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Re: Brake pads

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Forgot to say EBC's standard pads create a lot of brake dust.

Johnwindwood
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Re: Brake pads

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Nothing wrong with standard Mintex for road use.
Kind regards

John

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paulsx
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Re: Brake pads

Post by paulsx »

Thanks John,

Not had much luck with EBC's on the bike so just wanted to check but by the sound of it the car pads aren't much better lol

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