7 replies to this topic

[mini mark]

hi guys just recently got my self mintex m1155 pads and grooved and drilled disks and not so happy with them. I have found im getting brake fade pritty easy so i looked it up and found its not recomended to match these together, is this true? should i run them on standard disks?
thanks mark

[Darkscamp]

not heard of a problem with pairing these two together.

How long have you had them fitted, considering they wont be run-in and working correctly until you've done about 500miles worth of braking.

[Dave33]

some disc materials and pad combinations just wont work as you expect.Theres nothing wrong with the pads,and having slots or drillings wont effect brake fade.
Where did you get the discs from or what make are they?
As said they may still need bedding in,but this will normally result in less bite rather than brake fade.
So they work ok until they have been applied a few times?
Is the peddle going spongy or is it merely a case of lack of bite when hot?
dave

[mini mark]

Thanks for the replys they are both from minisport they are the 8.4" drilled and grooved disks.
After about 3 or 4 hard brakes they fade pedal still hard but hardly any braking at all i have also done over 500 milles with them. i use to have m1144s on standard disks and they were great.
thanks guys
mark

[Dave33]

obviously a incompatible disc material,i would personally ring minisport and explain to them your not happy,as they sold them they should know,if they dont then they will now!!!
the standard discs you were using were obviously a different material,its nothing to do with grooves or such.
hth
dave

[mini mark]

ok thanks dave if this is the case then it should be brought to attention when buying these two items and also with other iteams so this doesnt happen to others how hard could it be to add a few words to the text ill give them a ring and let you know the result thanks again
mark

[Cater_Racer]

ok thanks dave if this is the case then it should be brought to attention when buying these two items and also with other iteams so this doesnt happen to others how hard could it be to add a few words to the text ill give them a ring and let you know the result thanks again
mark

What calipers are you using Mini Mark??

I'm not far away from you, I can maybe help?

Cater

[mini mark]

hey Cater im just on the standard calipers, thanks for the offer ill keep it in mind. will just have to wait and see what mini sport say when i ring them will most probably be on tuesday .
thanks mark