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Brake pads

Postby Alanb67 » Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:33 pm

I'm looking for a set of pads for my capri. Came across a set of Borg and Beck pads that were a reasonable price. Has anyone had any experience of borg and beck stuff. Want to get a decent set of pads for obvious reasons.
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Re: Brake pads

Postby Andrew 2.8i » Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:13 pm

Alanb67 wrote: Want to get a decent set of pads for obvious reasons.

Hi,
I use Mintex, they're fine if you're looking for standard pads.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Ford-Capr ... SwWxNYyT3m

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Re: Brake pads

Postby Alanb67 » Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:24 pm

Thanks. Seen these also on ebay. Will buy a set of those i think. Don't know enough about the borg and beck pads.
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Re: Brake pads

Postby Andrew 2.8i » Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:30 pm

Alanb67 wrote: Don't know enough about the borg and beck pads.

Hi,
All I know about Borg and Beck is that it is a brand name owned by Firstline. I have in the past had issues with Firstline parts (although not pads).

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Re: Brake pads

Postby Ghia15 » Sat Apr 15, 2017 6:07 pm

Hi,

I have had mintex pads on both my tuned 2.1S and my old granada.

The mintex grip well, even in the bedding in phase, and the amount of dust is on the lower side.

Will be using them again in all my applications
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Re: Brake pads

Postby Caprigear » Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:27 am

Borg and Beck are fine.
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Re: Brake pads

Postby SmokeEm » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:52 am

I would only use Ferodo D2500 pads in my Capris. Very reassuring bite IMHO
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Re: Brake pads

Postby Vermilion » Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:15 pm

I am using EBC Red Stuff, need litle bit heating to get all power, but will stop as fast as possible if pedal is pushed to floor... with black stripes on tarmac. Green stuff is also pretty good. Had Mintex but they didnt do anything when they were cold leathal brake pads.

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https://ebcbrakes.com/product/redstuff-brake-pads/
https://ebcbrakes.com/product/greenstuff-brake-pads/
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Re: Brake pads

Postby -JC- » Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:00 am

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Re: Brake pads

Postby Major_Tom » Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:13 pm

Vermilion wrote:I am using EBC Red Stuff


Did you get them because your username is vermillion and everything maintains its natural order in the universe?
My car isn't stupid.... it's MENTAL.
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Re: Brake pads

Postby Vermilion » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:24 pm

Major_Tom wrote:
Vermilion wrote:I am using EBC Red Stuff


Did you get them because your username is vermillion and everything maintains its natural order in the universe?


:) No i got them because I came to conlusion that they are best in my driving style for my street car.
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Re: Brake pads

Postby acanais49 » Mon May 15, 2017 7:16 am

Ghia15 wrote:Hi,

I have had mintex pads on both my tuned 2.1S and my old granada.

The mintex grip well mutuelles Entreprise, even in the bedding in phase, and the amount of dust is on the lower side.

Will be using them again in all my applications

If this company has so much control, it is because the others can not compete with it. And it makes sense because it has good products.
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Re: Brake pads

Postby Alanb67 » Mon May 15, 2017 9:29 pm

I went for the borg and beck pads.....No complaints so far.
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