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IBMiniG · Feb 6th, 2003, 04:52 PM

Just wondered if anyone has the "Low Dust Pads". If there is truth in advertising, they cut the dust by 80%, and increase stopping power. The stock make the white wheels grey quite fast. Love the look of the white s-lites, hate the dust. Do the replacement pads work better? How much was install?

PigLick · Feb 6th, 2003, 06:48 PM

Do a search for EBC greenstuff. There are a few threads out there on these, including one with input from people who have put them on. Don't recall which forum they're in (performance and tuning, probably), but I think user Swamos started the thread, or at least was a participant in it (I remember him being the one who had installed them and was reporting on their performance).

PigLick

LuckyRVA · Feb 6th, 2003, 07:02 PM

Check this link out... http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...=all&x=52&y=11

IBMiniG · Feb 6th, 2003, 07:31 PM

Thanks, most of the feedback doesnt seem too positive. From what I understand, the EBC pads do give off less dust but with less stopping power and more fade. Anyone out there confirm of deny this?

David-MCS · Feb 7th, 2003, 01:44 AM

On our last three cars (911 Carrera, Golf GTI VR6, Honda Civic), I've replaced the stock brake pads with Mintex pads. In all cases they:
1. Reduced brake dust dramatically
2. Greatly improved brake "feel" and linearity,
3. Eliminated squeaking in brakes

When my MCS comes in, I'll be looking for another set of Mintex pads.

-David

GT4RACER · Feb 7th, 2003, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by David-MCS
On our last three cars (911 Carrera, Golf GTI VR6, Honda Civic), I've replaced the stock brake pads with Mintex pads. In all cases they:
1. Reduced brake dust dramatically
2. Greatly improved brake "feel" and linearity,
3. Eliminated squeaking in brakes

When my MCS comes in, I'll be looking for another set of Mintex pads.

-David

Where do you get them?

IBMiniG · Feb 7th, 2003, 05:28 PM

Great, Mintex pads sound like the ticket then. Are they made for the MINI yet? Anyone got them?

TIA for the help.....

barnster · Feb 7th, 2003, 09:38 PM

What about the rotors? - the dealer said that they replace
the rotors when they do the pads, I wonder if different pads might increase/lessen rotor wear.

David-MCS · Feb 8th, 2003, 01:38 AM

Sorry for the slow response!

The last set of Mintex pads I bought were for my Golf GTI VR6; the pad set (I think all 4 wheels) was $65. I purchased them from Autotech Sport Tuning, in San Juan Capistrano (California).
(949-240-0450).

By the way; the pads appear to have no adverse affect on rotor life. If anything, the rotors last longer.

Hope this helps!

-David

swamos · Feb 9th, 2003, 05:13 AM

Well, I've probably done 1000k with them on now. My initial thoughts were that I was unhappy with them. The first time I went down a mountain with them I got fade like I have never had before.

However, they seem to have bedded in, and are now working much more like the original pads. In fact, another S owner Snoopy drove my car last night and he said that they felt better than his brakes (stock pads).

We went for a big, and at times fast drive yesterday, and I was much happier with the brakes. They seemed fine, and quite grippy, with no fade (but heightened paranoia on my behalf).

They do generate dust though. On a fast run like yesterday I'd say that I had two thirds the dust of the other MINI's. However when pottering around town there is noticably less dust. In these situations, I can do nearly a tank bofore the wheels look filthy, whereas the stock pads would have the wheels in a similar state in 100k.

As for rotor wear, that was another reason why I went for them. The claim is that they reduce wear on the rotors. With the price of rotors, I thought that was a good thing.

Does that help?

swamos · Feb 9th, 2003, 05:16 AM

Same day, same drive (in a Cooper), stock pads

swamos · Feb 9th, 2003, 05:18 AM

My S, same day, same drive, EBC Greenstuff

KarmanS · May 16th, 2003, 12:42 AM

Does anyone know of a good online source to purchase Mintext pads for the Cooper?

Thanks in advance.

TheBlackKnight · May 18th, 2003, 12:06 AM

I had the same probs as swamos with the EBC greenstuff pads - but now they've bedded in, with the EBC discs as well, I've really noticed an improvement in stopping power. I'd recommend them!

suprchrgdmini · May 18th, 2003, 10:29 AM

mintex pads are available from www.helix13.com i believe.

KarmanS · May 18th, 2003, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by suprchrgdmini
mintex pads are available from www.helix13.com i believe.

Thanks for the info, suprchrgd!

JW Racing · May 20th, 2003, 05:16 PM

I've found that Ferodo DS2500 pads are great in terms of performance and low dust.

I was at a track day on Friday and I was really surprised at how little dust was on my wheels.

Make sure you like to drive hard though!

Feb 6th, 2003, 04:52 PM	#1
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 871 Offline	Low Dust Brake Pads? Just wondered if anyone has the "Low Dust Pads". If there is truth in advertising, they cut the dust by 80%, and increase stopping power. The stock make the white wheels grey quite fast. Love the look of the white s-lites, hate the dust. Do the replacement pads work better? How much was install? WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

Feb 6th, 2003, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
LuckyRVA 1.6 Litres of fury!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Queens, NYC Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 1,269 Offline	Check this link out... http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...=all&x=52&y=11 2002 Dark Silver Cooper S w/ white roof. SOLD

Feb 6th, 2003, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 871 Offline	Thanks, most of the feedback doesnt seem too positive. From what I understand, the EBC pads do give off less dust but with less stopping power and more fade. Anyone out there confirm of deny this? WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

Feb 7th, 2003, 01:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
David-MCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 79 Offline	On our last three cars (911 Carrera, Golf GTI VR6, Honda Civic), I've replaced the stock brake pads with Mintex pads. In all cases they: 1. Reduced brake dust dramatically 2. Greatly improved brake "feel" and linearity, 3. Eliminated squeaking in brakes When my MCS comes in, I'll be looking for another set of Mintex pads. -David ...David-MCS

Feb 7th, 2003, 05:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 871 Offline	Great, Mintex pads sound like the ticket then. Are they made for the MINI yet? Anyone got them? TIA for the help..... WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

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Feb 6th, 2003, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 05:47 PM Posts: 512 Offline	Do a search for EBC greenstuff. There are a few threads out there on these, including one with input from people who have put them on. Don't recall which forum they're in (performance and tuning, probably), but I think user Swamos started the thread, or at least was a participant in it (I remember him being the one who had installed them and was reporting on their performance). PigLick

Feb 7th, 2003, 04:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
GT4RACER MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pineville, La Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by David-MCS On our last three cars (911 Carrera, Golf GTI VR6, Honda Civic), I've replaced the stock brake pads with Mintex pads. In all cases they: 1. Reduced brake dust dramatically 2. Greatly improved brake "feel" and linearity, 3. Eliminated squeaking in brakes When my MCS comes in, I'll be looking for another set of Mintex pads. -David Where do you get them?

Feb 7th, 2003, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
barnster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: N.Cali=twisty roads Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 30 Offline	What about the rotors? - the dealer said that they replace the rotors when they do the pads, I wonder if different pads might increase/lessen rotor wear.

Feb 8th, 2003, 01:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
David-MCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 79 Offline	Sorry for the slow response! The last set of Mintex pads I bought were for my Golf GTI VR6; the pad set (I think all 4 wheels) was $65. I purchased them from Autotech Sport Tuning, in San Juan Capistrano (California). (949-240-0450). By the way; the pads appear to have no adverse affect on rotor life. If anything, the rotors last longer. Hope this helps! -David ...David-MCS

Feb 9th, 2003, 05:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:47 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	EBC GreenStuff Well, I've probably done 1000k with them on now. My initial thoughts were that I was unhappy with them. The first time I went down a mountain with them I got fade like I have never had before. However, they seem to have bedded in, and are now working much more like the original pads. In fact, another S owner Snoopy drove my car last night and he said that they felt better than his brakes (stock pads). We went for a big, and at times fast drive yesterday, and I was much happier with the brakes. They seemed fine, and quite grippy, with no fade (but heightened paranoia on my behalf). They do generate dust though. On a fast run like yesterday I'd say that I had two thirds the dust of the other MINI's. However when pottering around town there is noticably less dust. In these situations, I can do nearly a tank bofore the wheels look filthy, whereas the stock pads would have the wheels in a similar state in 100k. As for rotor wear, that was another reason why I went for them. The claim is that they reduce wear on the rotors. With the price of rotors, I thought that was a good thing. Does that help?

Feb 9th, 2003, 05:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:47 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Same day, same drive (in a Cooper), stock pads Attached Thumbnails

Feb 9th, 2003, 05:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 11:47 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	My S, same day, same drive, EBC Greenstuff Attached Thumbnails

May 16th, 2003, 12:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 09:47 AM Posts: 1,366 Offline	Does anyone know of a good online source to purchase Mintext pads for the Cooper? Thanks in advance.

May 18th, 2003, 12:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheBlackKnight MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Local Time: 02:47 AM Posts: 356 Offline	I had the same probs as swamos with the EBC greenstuff pads - but now they've bedded in, with the EBC discs as well, I've really noticed an improvement in stopping power. I'd recommend them! MINI Going.....Toyota Supra RZ-S Twin Turbo Coming....Standing Quarter, anyone....?

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May 18th, 2003, 10:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
suprchrgdmini BOLT ON MASTER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 08:47 PM Posts: 516 Offline	mintex pads are available from www.helix13.com i believe.

May 18th, 2003, 11:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 09:47 AM Posts: 1,366 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by suprchrgdmini mintex pads are available from www.helix13.com i believe. Thanks for the info, suprchrgd!

May 20th, 2003, 05:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
JW Racing MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Teesside Local Time: 01:47 AM Posts: 19 Offline	I've found that Ferodo DS2500 pads are great in terms of performance and low dust. I was at a track day on Friday and I was really surprised at how little dust was on my wheels. Make sure you like to drive hard though! Jamie www.j-w-mini.com Sig Image Removed - Too Big!

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