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Mins21 · Jul 10th, 2007, 09:44 AM

Hey all

Can anyone provide a (very) mini review of the GTT Spiroslot brakes if they have them fitted as I am looking at new brakes for road use only, but the GTT ones just seem quite expensive...but I imagine they are good...if someone could just help me make a decision!! I have spoken to Roland and got the prices, etc..

thanks

Min (Maninder)

Root Ginger · Jul 10th, 2007, 10:16 AM

I have them on the front only with stage 1 pads. They are good with better initial bite than the standard discs with EBC Green and Red Stuff. However, I've found the fade to be pretty bad after one hard stop with them. I'd even go as far as to say worse than OEM pads. Once they are worn out I will be going straight to the stage 3. Roland recommended these to me if I wasn't happy with the Stage 1 pads.

They also squeal a bit too although this seems to have subsided a lot now I have put a few thousand miles on them.

Mins21 · Jul 10th, 2007, 10:23 AM

hmm GTT mention nothing about different stage pads on their website...

roland2003 · Jul 10th, 2007, 11:09 AM

Hi ,yes we do its the level 1/2/3. BTW there is a new compound for level 1 ,which is stonking. You probably wont need level 2 or 3 . We also use the new compound on the rears too.
Best Regards Roland GTT

Mins21 · Jul 10th, 2007, 11:12 AM

what about the life of the pads Roland...compared to stock pads on stock discs?

Bearing in mind, I'm only a road user...and careful one at that - just need brakes which are more responsive!

roland2003 · Jul 10th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Hi, overall pad wear ,similar to standard (but cheaper too

Best Regards Roland GTT

Root Ginger · Jul 10th, 2007, 02:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mins21 (original)

Bearing in mind, I'm only a road user...and careful one at that - just need brakes which are more responsive!

Then you would find the stage 1 pads are good with the better initial bite. Looks like Roland already has a new level 1 pad anyway that's even better

Mins21 · Jul 10th, 2007, 02:22 PM

cheers for your help root and roland

root maybe we could meet up sometime - i;m near heathrow - Hounslow...

Aberdeen Al · Jul 10th, 2007, 07:12 PM

I have them fitted to both front & rear and love them!

Buy them - fit them - bed them in - love them..........................need I say anymore?

NickG · Jul 10th, 2007, 08:25 PM

My mini review is here:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...ni-review.html

Morri7 · Jul 10th, 2007, 08:39 PM

I have a set on the front and only use it for road use. Just as good as OEM if not a little better. I am not having any problems with noise. There is less brake dust on the wheels and the discs look quite cool. They are easy enough to fit and come with more brake fluid if you need it.

Root Ginger · Jul 11th, 2007, 03:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mins21 (original)

cheers for your help root and roland

root maybe we could meet up sometime - i;m near heathrow - Hounslow...

Cool, you'll have to PM me. Although I must warn you I'm super busy with wedding plans at the mo'

Keano · Jan 10th, 2008, 09:08 PM

Got mine fitted on the 3rd and are now working a treat. No squeak at all since theyve been fitted even though I was expecting some to start with. At first I thought oh no Ive made a mistake - they worked but didnt realy bite. However now that they Ive done more miles on them they are pretty impressive - a definate improvement over stock and IMO look very cool!

Cheers for your help Roland!

MINI-Morgan · Jan 11th, 2008, 12:33 PM

I've been running stage 2 for about a year now and still working great even after seeing the track a couple of times and many thousands of miles. But if you are a gentle driver then the stage 2 might not be the best for you as they do need a little bit of heat to get the best from them. And in summer when they get really hot and on the track they are just fantastic! Really responsive and no fade even braking from 100mph time and time again.

Dont forget to bed them in properly which does take a long time from my experience...

REDHOT CHILLI COOPER · Jan 11th, 2008, 06:58 PM

What stage of pads did you go for Keano.

Am i right in thinking there are 3 types of pad available, Kevlar, Track and Race?

Need to replace my brakes very soon but cannot make my mind up what pad option to go for.

Keano · Jan 12th, 2008, 09:15 AM

I got the Kevlar. I do quite a few commuting miles, dont track my car but tend to have a "play" when I get a chance and they do the trick for me. I didnt want any squeaking - I would like a bit more bite but have presumed that this would come a bit of a price (more squealing) so am happy. Plus they are still bedding in properly so they may still improve....

Keano

MINI-Morgan · Jan 12th, 2008, 12:03 PM

Mine dont squeal but you do often at slow speed get a metallic sound when braking but certainly not brake squeal.

NeuroBeaker · Jan 12th, 2008, 12:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

Mine dont squeal but you do often at slow speed get a metallic sound when braking but certainly not brake squeal.

Uh... are you sure your pads aren't due to be replaced?!

MINI-Morgan · Jan 12th, 2008, 12:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original)

Uh... are you sure your pads aren't due to be replaced?!

Its not that metallic

lol!

NeuroBeaker · Jan 12th, 2008, 12:30 PM

Whew... that's good to know.

Jul 10th, 2007, 09:44 AM	#1
Mins21 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 104 Offline	GTT Spiroslot Brake Kit Hey all Can anyone provide a (very) mini review of the GTT Spiroslot brakes if they have them fitted as I am looking at new brakes for road use only, but the GTT ones just seem quite expensive...but I imagine they are good...if someone could just help me make a decision!! I have spoken to Roland and got the prices, etc.. thanks Min (Maninder)

Jul 10th, 2007, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	I have them on the front only with stage 1 pads. They are good with better initial bite than the standard discs with EBC Green and Red Stuff. However, I've found the fade to be pretty bad after one hard stop with them. I'd even go as far as to say worse than OEM pads. Once they are worn out I will be going straight to the stage 3. Roland recommended these to me if I wasn't happy with the Stage 1 pads. They also squeal a bit too although this seems to have subsided a lot now I have put a few thousand miles on them. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jul 10th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 2,733 Offline	Hi ,yes we do its the level 1/2/3. BTW there is a new compound for level 1 ,which is stonking. You probably wont need level 2 or 3 . We also use the new compound on the rears too. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Jul 10th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 2,733 Offline	Hi, overall pad wear ,similar to standard (but cheaper too Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Jul 10th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mins21 (original) Bearing in mind, I'm only a road user...and careful one at that - just need brakes which are more responsive! Then you would find the stage 1 pads are good with the better initial bite. Looks like Roland already has a new level 1 pad anyway that's even better It was acceptable in the 80's

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Jul 10th, 2007, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mins21 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 104 Offline	hmm GTT mention nothing about different stage pads on their website...

Jul 10th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mins21 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 104 Offline	what about the life of the pads Roland...compared to stock pads on stock discs? Bearing in mind, I'm only a road user...and careful one at that - just need brakes which are more responsive!

Jul 10th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mins21 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 104 Offline	cheers for your help root and roland root maybe we could meet up sometime - i;m near heathrow - Hounslow...

Jul 10th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 613 Offline	I have them fitted to both front & rear and love them! Buy them - fit them - bed them in - love them..........................need I say anymore? Vroooom Vroooom

Jul 10th, 2007, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
NickG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW England Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 306 Offline	My mini review is here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...ni-review.html

Jul 10th, 2007, 08:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Morri7 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 150 Offline	I have a set on the front and only use it for road use. Just as good as OEM if not a little better. I am not having any problems with noise. There is less brake dust on the wheels and the discs look quite cool. They are easy enough to fit and come with more brake fluid if you need it.

Jul 11th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mins21 (original) cheers for your help root and roland root maybe we could meet up sometime - i;m near heathrow - Hounslow... Cool, you'll have to PM me. Although I must warn you I'm super busy with wedding plans at the mo' It was acceptable in the 80's

Jan 10th, 2008, 09:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Keano MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 146 Offline	Got mine fitted on the 3rd and are now working a treat. No squeak at all since theyve been fitted even though I was expecting some to start with. At first I thought oh no Ive made a mistake - they worked but didnt realy bite. However now that they Ive done more miles on them they are pretty impressive - a definate improvement over stock and IMO look very cool! Cheers for your help Roland!

Jan 11th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 4,611 Offline	I've been running stage 2 for about a year now and still working great even after seeing the track a couple of times and many thousands of miles. But if you are a gentle driver then the stage 2 might not be the best for you as they do need a little bit of heat to get the best from them. And in summer when they get really hot and on the track they are just fantastic! Really responsive and no fade even braking from 100mph time and time again. Dont forget to bed them in properly which does take a long time from my experience... One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Jan 11th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
REDHOT CHILLI COOPER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 168 Offline	What stage of pads did you go for Keano. Am i right in thinking there are 3 types of pad available, Kevlar, Track and Race? Need to replace my brakes very soon but cannot make my mind up what pad option to go for.

Jan 12th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
Keano MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 146 Offline	I got the Kevlar. I do quite a few commuting miles, dont track my car but tend to have a "play" when I get a chance and they do the trick for me. I didnt want any squeaking - I would like a bit more bite but have presumed that this would come a bit of a price (more squealing) so am happy. Plus they are still bedding in properly so they may still improve.... Keano

Jan 12th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 4,611 Offline	Mine dont squeal but you do often at slow speed get a metallic sound when braking but certainly not brake squeal. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Jan 12th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original) Mine dont squeal but you do often at slow speed get a metallic sound when braking but certainly not brake squeal. Uh... are you sure your pads aren't due to be replaced?! * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Jan 12th, 2008, 12:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 4,611 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original) Uh... are you sure your pads aren't due to be replaced?! Its not that metallic lol! One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Jan 12th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Whew... that's good to know. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

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