Mintex 1144
Mintex 1144
I've got Alcon front & comp rear, but could never manage to lock the rear up, however, through a member's recommendation, I've now changed my rear brake pads using Mintex 1144, I could now lock up my rear with relative ease, withthe brake bias fully to rear.
Now, just needs to wind the bias forward until I get the right balance.
I've only done 50mles so far, expect it to improve further, once it bedded in.
I therefore highly recommend them for road use, and an good alternative to the more expensive Pagids
Now, just needs to wind the bias forward until I get the right balance.
I've only done 50mles so far, expect it to improve further, once it bedded in.
I therefore highly recommend them for road use, and an good alternative to the more expensive Pagids
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Re: Mintex 1144
Do you have the smaller master cylinder fitted?
Ariel Atom Owners Club founder, based in Central London
Re: Mintex 1144
[quote="Bruce Fielding"]
Do you have the smaller master cylinder fitted?
[/quote]Yes, it was fitted by the factory during build. I know Ross posted he could lock his rear up, but I couldn't.
Its worth a try, the comp rear calipers are from MGF.
Do you have the smaller master cylinder fitted?
[/quote]Yes, it was fitted by the factory during build. I know Ross posted he could lock his rear up, but I couldn't.
Its worth a try, the comp rear calipers are from MGF.
Re: Mintex 1144
I have the same brake combo, and have been making some changes to improve the rear braking performance. First I went to the 0.7 front master cylinder and the 5/8 rear, and still couldn't lock the rears. Then, after much consulting with the experts at Brammo, went to a 7/8 front master cylinder. On the track, once the brakes got hot, I was able to get the rears working good and to lock. But at that point, the rear pads wore out very quickly. I've now installed new pads, and we'll see how long they last. Over here, I've only found one pad option so far, which I assume are made for street use.
The pads you've described sound like they work great on the street, but what's going to happen to them on the track, once they get hot? They might not last the day.
What about the job of changing the pads on those "competition" rear brakes? What a PITA!
The pads you've described sound like they work great on the street, but what's going to happen to them on the track, once they get hot? They might not last the day.
What about the job of changing the pads on those "competition" rear brakes? What a PITA!
Re: Mintex 1144
The pads are designed for fast road, light circuit, they have higher spec pads 1166 for race track, but not for road use.
The Atom is only light weight, i'm guessing that the pads should be able to stand up to trackday conditions.
Changing the rear pads is only a 15 mins job per wheel !!!
The Atom is only light weight, i'm guessing that the pads should be able to stand up to trackday conditions.
Changing the rear pads is only a 15 mins job per wheel !!!
Re: Mintex 1144
Hi Kin,
Do you have the Mintex part number for the Comp Rears, I looked for MGF in the 1144 and not managed to find them.
Piers
Do you have the Mintex part number for the Comp Rears, I looked for MGF in the 1144 and not managed to find them.
Piers
Re: Mintex 1144
Having read all the post in this thread and others on the same subject, there seems to be inconsistant reports by those who can and those who can't 'lock their rears under braking.
Maybe it would be useful to know what tyres are fitted and even tyre temperatures as this is bound to be a factor. E.g. isn't it more difficult to lock slicks than it is to lock wets?
Maybe it would be useful to know what tyres are fitted and even tyre temperatures as this is bound to be a factor. E.g. isn't it more difficult to lock slicks than it is to lock wets?
Re: Mintex 1144
[quote="bm97ppc"]
Hi Kin,
Do you have the Mintex part number for the Comp Rears, I looked for MGF in the 1144 and not managed to find them.
Piers
[/quote]Yes, I have. The part number is MDB1343M1144. I bought them from MIKE SATUR LTD www.mikesatur.co.uk
Hi Kin,
Do you have the Mintex part number for the Comp Rears, I looked for MGF in the 1144 and not managed to find them.
Piers
[/quote]Yes, I have. The part number is MDB1343M1144. I bought them from MIKE SATUR LTD www.mikesatur.co.uk
Re: Mintex 1144
[quote="KIN"]
Yes, I have. The part number is MDB1343M1144. I bought them from MIKE SATUR LTD www.mikesatur.co.uk
[/quote]
Thanks, that's great. I don't supose you know the Mintex Part Number for the Alcon's as well.
Piers
Yes, I have. The part number is MDB1343M1144. I bought them from MIKE SATUR LTD www.mikesatur.co.uk
[/quote]
Thanks, that's great. I don't supose you know the Mintex Part Number for the Alcon's as well.
Piers
Last edited by bm97ppc on Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:09 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Mintex 1144
[quote="KIN"]
[quote="bm97ppc"]
Hi Kin,
Do you have the Mintex part number for the Comp Rears, I looked for MGF in the 1144 and not managed to find them.
Piers
[/quote]Yes, I have. The part number is MDB1343M1144. I bought them from MIKE SATUR LTD www.mikesatur.co.uk
[/quote]Sorry! I didn't change the front pads.
[quote="bm97ppc"]
Hi Kin,
Do you have the Mintex part number for the Comp Rears, I looked for MGF in the 1144 and not managed to find them.
Piers
[/quote]Yes, I have. The part number is MDB1343M1144. I bought them from MIKE SATUR LTD www.mikesatur.co.uk
[/quote]Sorry! I didn't change the front pads.
Re: Mintex 1144
Finally managed to find out the Alcon Pad shape, for Reference it is MDB1992 (Mintex).
Piers
Piers
Re: Mintex 1144
[quote="KIN"]
[quote="bm97ppc"]
Hi Kin,
Do you have the Mintex part number for the Comp Rears, I looked for MGF in the 1144 and not managed to find them.
Piers
[/quote]Yes, I have. The part number is MDB1343M1144. I bought them from MIKE SATUR LTD www.mikesatur.co.uk
[/quote]
Thank you soo much
[quote="bm97ppc"]
Hi Kin,
Do you have the Mintex part number for the Comp Rears, I looked for MGF in the 1144 and not managed to find them.
Piers
[/quote]Yes, I have. The part number is MDB1343M1144. I bought them from MIKE SATUR LTD www.mikesatur.co.uk
[/quote]
Thank you soo much
Re: Mintex 1144
Pads that i have used :
Alcon :
Front or/and Rear : Pagid RS4-2 and RS14, type U1203
Front or/and Rear : Mintex C-Tech M1144 MDB1456
Front : Carbone Lorraine RC8R type 4002 (very agressive/high friction coeff)
"Competition rear" :
Mintex C-Tech M1144 MDB1343
EBC Greenstuff DP2662/2
Hope this helps.
Alcon :
Front or/and Rear : Pagid RS4-2 and RS14, type U1203
Front or/and Rear : Mintex C-Tech M1144 MDB1456
Front : Carbone Lorraine RC8R type 4002 (very agressive/high friction coeff)
"Competition rear" :
Mintex C-Tech M1144 MDB1343
EBC Greenstuff DP2662/2
Hope this helps.
Jean-Pascal
Atom 3.5 310 Honda LHD
Atom 3.5 310 Honda LHD
Re: Mintex 1144
I just upgraded to alcons all round, do you recomend the same pads for rear and front?
had comps front and rear before and when I run car on track I would get more wear on the rear pads... do you find this on the alcons as well? and would that mean that a harder pad would be better for the rears?
BR
Andreas
had comps front and rear before and when I run car on track I would get more wear on the rear pads... do you find this on the alcons as well? and would that mean that a harder pad would be better for the rears?
BR
Andreas
Re: Mintex 1144
[quote="Monza"]
Pads that i have used :
Alcon :
Front or/and Rear : Pagid RS4-2 and RS14, type U1203
Front or/and Rear : Mintex C-Tech M1144 MDB1456
Front : Carbone Lorraine RC8R type 4002 (very agressive/high friction coeff)
"Competition rear" :
Mintex C-Tech M1144 MDB1343
EBC Greenstuff DP2662/2
Hope this helps.
[/quote]
Can you please tell us your expiriences with the different pad's?
Thanks
Ralf
Pads that i have used :
Alcon :
Front or/and Rear : Pagid RS4-2 and RS14, type U1203
Front or/and Rear : Mintex C-Tech M1144 MDB1456
Front : Carbone Lorraine RC8R type 4002 (very agressive/high friction coeff)
"Competition rear" :
Mintex C-Tech M1144 MDB1343
EBC Greenstuff DP2662/2
Hope this helps.
[/quote]
Can you please tell us your expiriences with the different pad's?
Thanks
Ralf
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