Mintex 1144 pads, squeeling like hell

[Space Cadet]

May be you're right but I'm only repeating what the guy at Mintex told me. He had no reason to BS me as I told him I was going to purchase a Mintex pad whatever as they're only one of maybe two manufacturers that make pads for the Willwoods. I guess the reasoning behind it is that the less aggressive 1144 will get up to temperature quicker and therefore be 'safer' on the road for the 'average' driver. The harder 1155 and 1166 need more heat to get up to temperature so a lighter hot-hatch in normal road driving wouldn't get them hot enough and therefore would be less 'safe'. I tried the 1155's on track and they felt more like an OEM/fast road pad, whereas the 1166's when up to temperature are pretty good. As mentioned I'm even looking to go for a race compound F4R next but will wait until I've finished the 1166's off. So basically I think the 1144's may be an alternative to standard road pads but definitely not a fast-road or track pad, for a 'fast-road' hot-hatch like a RS Clio I'd definitely recommend the 1155's but truthfully with standard callipers the CL RC5+'s are much better (IMO of course!!).

 

[Adam G]

Not disagreeing with you at all there, just what Mintex said is a bit strange considering they make them for bigger cars, perhaps quoting them as purely an upgraded pad would be better for them to say.

 

[Mr Rossi]

Take the pads out and bevel the edges about 3-5 mm, copper slip the back and refit.
Should stop the pads squealing.

 

[Silent_Scone]

I think it's just poor choice of words, he probably just meant they're better suited for track use on lighter cars like the caterhams where as cars 700kg + need a harsher compound, and tried to make it sound more technical lol

 

[MarkCup]

Right, so with all things/comments above considered, on my M1144s, am I going to crash and burn at Llandow?

 

[Silent_Scone]

If you crash and burn because of the pads specifically you have my full permission to bulldog me into the tarmac. I'm running them in the Wilwoods on the day as well btw

 

[Adam G]

Keep a safe distance from me Mark, we're in the same group I think!

 

[Silent_Scone]

gayer

 

[Dan519]

Right, so with all things/comments above considered, on my M1144s, am I going to crash and burn at Llandow?

"it is amazing how many drivers, even at the Formula One level, think that the brakes are for slowing the car down". - Mario Andretti


You'll be fine

 

[Adam G]

I prefer Ettore Bugatti's quote:
"I build my cars to go, not stop"