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[darrenfos]

hi all could someone advise me are mintex brakes any good have a 2001 2.6 omega estate elite now would like to put vaux discs all round but seem so expensive because im to start other jobs tomorrow service and rocker covers used all gm parts for that bought mintex pads online but could do with some advise before i go any further as i only spent £38 for both sets of pads so far mainly disc advise would be great thanks Darren.

[05omegav6]

Whatever discs your local motor factors stock will be fine, with three caveats...

1. Don't expect top end brake performance.

2. Don't expect the discs to last more than one pad change.

3. Double check your rear discs to ensure that they are vented or not.

For point three, take the wheel off to check as the vented discs have a thicker caliper (looks like a piece about 8mm thick has been stuffed in the middle of the caliper body). Be warned though that some cars which left the factory with vented discs may be fitted with solid discs. This is dangerous as when the pads wear, the pistons are forced out further than they were designed to and can fall out completely, killing your brakes and quite possibly you

[TheBoy]

The cheap shite that mintex sell are cheap for a reason. They really are incredibly poor.

[TheBoy]

2. Don't expect the discs to last more than one pad change.

When I had that year trying various different cheaper options, I didn't get anything to last more than 3 months 

[darrenfos]

they are vented on the rear was a bit hesitant on buying cheap

[darrenfos]

also vauxhall wanted like £120 for front and about £160 for rear (including pads) seems really expensive anyone got some other ideas on good makes dont travel that much about 4-5k a year

[05omegav6]

they are vented on the rear was a bit hesitant on buying cheap

Have had no real gripe with Apec discs they don't last as well as Vauxhall ones, and their pads aren't as good as even the cheapy Trade Club ones, but I have fitted them on several of my cars, Omega included

The Vauxhall disc and pad set is actually price competitive compared to pattern aftermarket discs/pads. Certainly pays to shop around

Oh and shop locally rather than ebay for service items

[darrenfos]

are pagid any good sold by euro parts ?

[tunnie]

On trade club, front discs and pads are around £80 from a Vauxhall dealer. Good performance for average driving 

Rear pads are only around £10 a pair, the discs don't need replacing unless seriously rusted or pitted. Rear discs on my 2.2 are 166k old....

[05omegav6]

On trade club, front discs and pads are around £80 from a Vauxhall dealer. Good performance for average driving 

Rear pads are only around £10 a pair, the discs don't need replacing unless seriously rusted or pitted. Rear discs on my 2.2 are 166k old....

... Which made absolutely no sense at all given that I rebuilt the rest of the rear brakes 

Fixed

[tunnie]

Eh? 

I put new shoes and pads in all good, it's the rear discs which are silly prices

[darrenfos]

the car has done 76,000 only just got it thing is you know the rim of the disc it was over lapping the face of disc by a mm is that ok cheers

[tunnie]

the car has done 76,000 only just got it thing is you know the rim of the disc it was over lapping the face of disc by a mm is that ok cheers

Front or rear? 1 MM sounds ok, save up for a decent set if brakes. The Omega is a heavy car 

[darrenfos]

rear brakes

[tunnie]

rear brakes

1mm is ok in my book. That's a tiny lip, worn but still good. How are the pads?