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Brake pads
« on: 11 June 2015, 09:58:39 »
Time to replace the brake pads to rear(advisory on mot) of my 2.6 saloon,any tips or things to look out for when ordering?When i looked to order it mentioned braking systems is this important?Brake sensor require special pads because Mintex sounded good make.My apologies for my amateurishness but want to get it right 1st time.Thanks
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #1 on: 11 June 2015, 11:44:48 »
Mintex gets mixed reviews here, mostly are poor.

Personally, I would fit GM TC pads or Pagid (as EuroCarParts is near me).

Sensor, yes you should really fit them, however I've never had much luck keeping them intact. So I've cut mine and fused the wires together, as the wheels come off often enough to check visually  :y
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #2 on: 11 June 2015, 14:01:00 »
Did mine with Pagid about a month ago - no complaints so far  :y

Thought about fitting Eicher, but for the sake of £4.50 for pads and £5 per disc, I went with a company I'd heard of!
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #3 on: 11 June 2015, 14:33:13 »
Pagids from Europarts :) fitted on mine as well last year
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #4 on: 11 June 2015, 14:58:20 »
no wear sensors at the back  ;)
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #5 on: 11 June 2015, 18:20:59 »
I fit mintex often at work. As for fitment almost every time I end up taking the paint off the edges as they seem to over paint the backing plate. Not saying that's going to be a problem on the rears of the omega but I dislike them for that reason.

We've just started using vetech pads. Fitment  is awesome.

For omega I've used pagid and they seem fine
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #6 on: 11 June 2015, 19:14:48 »
Quote from: Andy B on 11 June 2015, 14:58:20
no wear sensors at the back  ;)

Only one at front on nearside and a RPITA to get out without breaking  :y
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #7 on: 11 June 2015, 19:38:34 »
Where's your sense of fun? ::)
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #8 on: 11 June 2015, 19:41:46 »
Quote from: driver115 on 11 June 2015, 14:33:13
Pagids from Europarts :) fitted on mine as well last year

Same here. I'm pleased with them.  :y
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #9 on: 11 June 2015, 19:59:49 »
GM trade club pads :y
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #10 on: 11 June 2015, 21:05:37 »
Well thanks for the info,if I was in the trade club GM might be an option, but as I thought Mintex was a brand i'd heard of and would be quality its surprising bearing in mind the cost that some of the other makes seem to be better.I could replace the disc I know the fronts were done by the garage how to tell when rear needs changing?I had the wheels off and the old pads are about 5mm but the disc not to bad, a bit rusty around the outside  with maybe a 2mm groove wear the pads have cut in,is that good or bad?
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #11 on: 11 June 2015, 21:22:12 »
Pagid here also  :y
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #12 on: 11 June 2015, 21:41:25 »
Ebc ultimax on my white one...
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #13 on: 11 June 2015, 21:56:45 »
When I had oe brakes, they had oe pads.

TV pads are....ok, for the money.


But do oe pads justify the price? No. They are better, but not that much better.
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Re: Brake pads
« Reply #14 on: 12 June 2015, 07:47:30 »
  I could supply you new QH rear discs with VX pads. PM me if interested

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