Dr Forinor 0 Posted August 2, 2005 When I first got my brakes changed on my first car (going back about 5 years now), the garage didn't tell me that they won't be as they would be once bedded in, I drove off and thought "what a cheating b@stard, he didn't even change the brakes", went back and threw a fit...... "you have to let them bed in" says the mechanic.... :oops: You live and learn eh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted August 2, 2005 Pagid FR's take about 2-300 miles before they are ready for hard braking, then seem to get even better over the next 2-300... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 2, 2005 I just see it as an excuse to go for some nice long drives :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted August 2, 2005 So by the looks of it, the Pagid FRs seem to be really popular, glad I decided to ask here first than to just to go with the EBCs. dinkus: Lol, you know, I think I might just do that :D Thanks for all the advice/input fellas :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted August 2, 2005 There's nothing like that brief moment of panic when you put your foot on the brake pedal and nothing happens... LOL, or when you realise they dont work when your going sideways Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickVR6 0 Posted August 2, 2005 Pleased with my pagids mate, although as stated, mucho de brakoss dust. An excuse to polish though.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 2, 2005 TBH, if you're going sideways, you really shouldn't be braking cos it'll just make things worse... ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdubjb 0 Posted August 5, 2005 greenstuffs are pants on heavy cars, even more so if you use slotted rotors. Ferodos', Mintex c-techs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted August 8, 2005 just ordered some pagid fr's....so we'll see :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted August 8, 2005 Pagids are good... but the best pads have ever used: Ferrodo DS2500's AWESOME!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted August 9, 2005 fast delivery ! (next day) for gsf but what started out as £30 pads ended being £45 due to carriage and vat oh well fitted now so i'll just bed them in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 9, 2005 Pagids are good... but the best pads have ever used: Ferrodo DS2500's AWESOME!!! I used to like the DS2000s, so I might give the 2500s a whirl when the Pagids are worn down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted August 9, 2005 dont forget the copper grease :-) what properties has that stuff got ? i always use it where needed but i'm not too sure why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Well, I've not bedded them in yet, but they already feel a lot better than the OE ones I had before, mind you a big part to play in that could also be the fact the brake fluid was manky, so thats new too. Can't wait till they start to bite properly :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spykee 0 Posted August 11, 2005 forget all of these pads your on about people! i have tried the lot that you have mentioned, Greenstuff are crap! Pagid are good but alloys get too dirty and need warming up a bit, ferodo DS2500's are good with less dust but bite aint anywhere near Mintex 1144's!!! the Mintex 1144 pads are the dogs danglies! they dont need warming up, have an awesome bite and dont fade at all under prolonged or high speed braking! they are fast road and race pads tho! expensive but well worth the cash! they are pretty good as far as brake dust goes too, similar to Ferodo's but with better bite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted August 11, 2005 2.9 Vr6 Mintex M1144 Pads £39.42 plus vat +p&p they dont seem to expensive , i'll give those a shot on the next change , ta :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spykee 0 Posted August 11, 2005 holy crap!!! i paid 97 quid exc VAT for the Mintex 1144's for the CTR!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 11, 2005 holy crap!!! i paid 97 quid exc VAT for the Mintex 1144's for the CTR!!!!!! Yuk yuk, they saw you coming then :D I dread to think what pads for the 288s will cost. The Pagid FR's are £43 +VAT Got a full set of Pagid FR's going on tomorrow, but will bear the Mintie's (mmm mint) in mind for next time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spykee 0 Posted August 11, 2005 they certainly didnt rip me off Dinkus, i paid 97 quid for them without payin VAT cos my aunt runs a garage and got em on the cheap! they are normally 117 quid for a CTR!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bix 0 Posted August 11, 2005 2.9 Vr6 Mintex M1144 Pads £39.42 plus vat +p&p GIXXERUK, Where is that quote from? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olly elworthy 0 Posted August 11, 2005 greenstauff are shite, i have a set that have done 400 miles if you pay the postage i will send them to you for free,, orrible orrible things,,, :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted August 11, 2005 bix, from here mate http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/catalog/in ... _1182_1206 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdubjb 0 Posted August 11, 2005 mintex c-tech's are another way of catagorising 1144's... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spykee 0 Posted August 11, 2005 mintex c-tech's are another way of catagorising 1144's... your not wrong :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormVR6 0 Posted August 11, 2005 Hmm the old Greenstuff, "hardly any dust given off, and what there is simply blows away". What a load of bollox, gives off as much dust as Ferodo and what DOESN'T blow away sticks like s**t to a blanket and if you have coated wheels simply burns away!!! :lol: Oh yeah and as for low/no fade, bollox again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
