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janderson41



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Mintex Brake Pads

Probably going to change rear pads soon.
For last 17 years on my Disco 1 and 2 i always used Mintex pads.
Will possibly buy Mintex again for the Freely2.
Just wondered what all you experts out there think? Jim A
Fl2 HSE 2010 auto
Disco 2Td5 auto 2002 gone
Disci 1 300Tdi auto 1996 gone

Post #418845 22nd Feb 2022 5:41 pm
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AT1963



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What is the price difference between mintex and genuine?
Also is there any info on general wear rate compared to genuine?
For me tyres and brake pads are the only connection between me and the road and i would want pads that are designed for the vehicle.
Hence me asking if they have better performance in wear rate and also cost.

Post #418850 22nd Feb 2022 6:20 pm
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Richie



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Loire Blue

I personally like and use the Borg & Beck discs and pads. Excellent quality and much preferred over the OE LR parts too! 2014 Metropolis in Loire Blue

2014 TD4 XS in Loire Blue (Sold)

2007 HSE in Black (Now gone!)

Post #418857 22nd Feb 2022 8:40 pm
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ozjeff62



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AT1963 wrote:

For me tyres and brake pads are the only connection between me and the road and i would want pads that are designed for the vehicle.


OEM components are usually a compromise between function and cost because profit is in the total value of the vehicle.
Aftermarket parts can be specced for better performance at a higher price, or specced for a cheaper price.

I put REMSA pads (and discs, IIRC) on my Freeo a few years ago, been very satisfied with braking performance and wear.

HTH MY11 SD4 SE Auto

Post #418867 23rd Feb 2022 8:21 am
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jules



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I used Britpart XS (OEM quality) discs and EBC pads - no issues. Jules

Post #418879 23rd Feb 2022 11:45 am
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Richie



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As above, im about to fit these borg and beck discs and pads to the rear of my freel 2.

The discs have a zinc aluminium coating, which means they dont go all rusty at the edges or the hubs. The pads are made from a decent material that both stops you, but also doesnt cover your wheels in brake dust too.

Finally, the pads even come with new bolts, grease and shims.


B
 2014 Metropolis in Loire Blue

2014 TD4 XS in Loire Blue (Sold)

2007 HSE in Black (Now gone!)

Post #418906 23rd Feb 2022 8:20 pm
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Simon J



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Jim,
Mintex have been making brake linings since before Land Rover even existed. I used Mintex on my C70 T5 Volvo after Volvo stopped supplying the pads for the High Performance brake set I had on the car. Perfectly satisfactory I found.

Post #418911 23rd Feb 2022 10:59 pm
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janderson41



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Simon, thanks, I was asking out of curiosity. Very happy with Mintex on my zDisco,s and will get Mintex for the Freelander2.
Having moved from a BSA 650 Superrocket nearly 60 years ago I am quite a light braker . Every so often I give the brakes on the car a real good hammering just to stop glazing.
Each to his own, it’s a Landrover. Jim A
Fl2 HSE 2010 auto
Disco 2Td5 auto 2002 gone
Disci 1 300Tdi auto 1996 gone

Post #418918 24th Feb 2022 8:56 am
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janderson41



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Simon, thanks, I was asking out of curiosity. Very happy with Mintex on my zDisco,s and will get Mintex for the Freelander2.
Having moved from a BSA 650 Superrocket nearly 60 years ago I am quite a light braker . Every so often I give the brakes on the car a real good hammering just to stop glazing.
Each to his own, it’s a Landrover. Jim A
Fl2 HSE 2010 auto
Disco 2Td5 auto 2002 gone
Disci 1 300Tdi auto 1996 gone

Post #418919 24th Feb 2022 8:56 am
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RobP



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Richie wrote:
As above, im about to fit these borg and beck discs and pads to the rear of my freel 2.

The discs have a zinc aluminium coating, which means they dont go all rusty at the edges or the hubs. The pads are made from a decent material that both stops you, but also doesnt cover your wheels in brake dust too.

Finally, the pads even come with new bolts, grease and shims.


B


Can you post up part numbers for these discs and pads please Richie, assuming they went on your 2014 model with EPB? Mine is March 2013

Post #419109 28th Feb 2022 7:38 pm
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Richie



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Hi there, discs are BBD5440 and pads are BBP1982

Embarrasingly i havent got around to fitting them yet! 2014 Metropolis in Loire Blue

2014 TD4 XS in Loire Blue (Sold)

2007 HSE in Black (Now gone!)

Post #419137 1st Mar 2022 8:42 pm
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Pejo



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ozjeff62 wrote:
AT1963 wrote:

For me tyres and brake pads are the only connection between me and the road and i would want pads that are designed for the vehicle.


OEM components are usually a compromise between function and cost because profit is in the total value of the vehicle.
Aftermarket parts can be specced for better performance at a higher price, or specced for a cheaper price.

I put REMSA pads (and discs, IIRC) on my Freeo a few years ago, been very satisfied with braking performance and wear.

HTH


Ozjeff
What was the cost of fitting these?
Cheers

Post #419142 1st Mar 2022 11:31 pm
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RobP



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Richie wrote:
Hi there, discs are BBD5440 and pads are BBP1982

Embarrasingly i havent got around to fitting them yet!


Cheers for that Richie

Post #420607 23rd Apr 2022 1:11 pm
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RobP



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Richie wrote:
Hi there, discs are BBD5440 and pads are BBP1982

Embarrasingly i havent got around to fitting them yet!


Cheers for that Richie

Post #420608 23rd Apr 2022 1:15 pm
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