David Jenkins
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 02:22 PM |
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Mintex 1144 pads - where to get some?
I've been looking for Mintex 1144 pads for my car's Cortina brake callipers - but I'm struggling. I've tried all the usual
suspects such as Demon Tweeks. I've also heard rumours that they're discontinued (may just be a rumour).
Anyone know a reliable (and cheap) source?
Or is there a better alternative? (I'm looking for something suitable for day-to-day fast-road use).
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Frosty
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 02:38 PM |
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Have you tried Merlin Motorsport?
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flibble
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 02:52 PM |
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Merlin were the only ones of 10 or more dealers that I phoned that had some in stock last week, the rest said 5 weeks wait for new stock.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 02:56 PM |
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Hmm - they do seem to have them. Anyone know what the part number is for Cortina callipers? It's not easy to find on their website. I know I
could ring them, but I only need to know the price just at the moment!
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Mal
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 03:07 PM |
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I expect that Rally Design will be cheaper than Merlin.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 03:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mal
I expect that Rally Design will be cheaper than Merlin.
You're correct!
This is assuming that 'MGB633' is the correct part number for Cortina callipers...
...can anyone confirm this?
Cheers
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flibble
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 03:49 PM |
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1 x MINTEX BRAKE PADS - MGB533-M1144 (FORD / LANCIA / VAUXHALL) were the ones i had for triumph type 14 calipers, thought they were early cortina
fitment too but not sure at all, came to a little over £50 I believe.
And yes, RallyD were cheaper but a 5 week wait...
[Edited on 11-7-11 by flibble]
Edit: Google seems to agree with you that Cortina 3/4/5 use MGB633
[Edited on 11-7-11 by flibble]
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steve m
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 04:08 PM |
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Good thread, as i was having the same problem!
Does anyone know if the cortina M16 calipers, share the same pad with the princess 4 pot calipers
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emidas
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 04:34 PM |
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Pads
Assuming M16 calipers; they are the standard Cortina ones.
Part no: MGB633.
Rally Design £34.63 + VAT.
I ordered some on 22nd June and they arrived next day.
As an alternative, I have equivalent Greenstuff pads, bit scruffy but almost no wear. £10.00, if you are interested.
Not to my liking for racing but suspect they are fine otherwise.
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procomp
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 04:36 PM |
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Hi
For supply off Mintex pads there is really only one place to use Questmead Ltd. Haven't got a contact number to hand but Google should throw
some details up.
Cheers Matt
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 05:57 PM |
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Be Careful!!
You might go over the handlebars if you are used to standard pads!!!!!!
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FASTdan
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 06:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Surrey Dave
You might go over the handlebars if you are used to standard pads!!!!!!
Yep!! We had cheapo pads in our cossie 4 pots, swapped them out for these and the difference is unreal!!
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 06:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mal
I expect that Rally Design will be cheaper than Merlin.
Rally Design also tend to deliver their stuff super fast if that's an issue. I ordered something online last Wednesday night around 10pm, it
turned up at 9.30 on Friday morning.
As a matter of interest what are 1144s like when cold, do they bite right from the off (thinking about using them for sprinting)
[Edited on 11/7/11 by norfolkluego]
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franky
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 07:10 PM |
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I found camskill to be the cheapest by some margin.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 11/7/11 at 07:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by norfolkluego
As a matter of interest what are 1144s like when cold, do they bite right from the off (thinking about using them for sprinting)
I hope so, because that's what I'm really after! I'm looking for better initial braking for less pressure - something I'm
told the M1144 pads will give me.
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 04:00 PM |
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Yep
They are fine from cold, to me they don't feel any different from a car with proper brakes!
The standard pads in mine just made a rubbing noise ,I couldn't even lock the fronts...........
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tul214
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| posted on 12/7/11 at 04:26 PM |
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I had 1144's and agree with surrey Dave...no issues from cold but also no fade on the track. Recommended!
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