Drewmotty Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 What are the correct Mintex pads for A late TR4. I’ve been quoted M535 and M633 which are very slightly different in dimension. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 The consensus is use 633 and drill/file the locating pin holes out to suit yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 In terms of which compound of Mintex I would suggest the 1144 - excellent bite and good fade resistance for road use. Searching for Mintex MGB 633 1144 will find many sources. The holes are likely to be too small for the pins but that’s just a matter of running a suitable sized drill to enlarge them. The 633s are common fitments on Fords and others so lots of suppliers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 23 hours ago, Andy Moltu said: In terms of which compound of Mintex I would suggest the 1144 - excellent bite and good fade resistance for road use. Searching for Mintex MGB 633 1144 will find many sources. The holes are likely to be too small for the pins but that’s just a matter of running a suitable sized drill to enlarge them. The 633s are common fitments on Fords and others so lots of suppliers. +1 I use Mintex 1144 on my TR6 and GT6, wouldn't fit anything else now. Good pedal feel, very resistant to fade. They can squeal sometimes, fitting the adhesive foam backing pads supplied with the brake pads should stop the squealing. Important to bed in the pads according to the Mintex instructions, also supplied in the box. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Nigel - any chance you could copy the instructions onto here, as there are so many differing methods described both here on the forum and the internet - so the end result no clarity and no consistent answer! I would be interested to know what Mintex recommend Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) Here's a link to the instructions on the Mintex website: https://mintex.com/bedding-procedure/?lang=en-gbr Nigel Edited June 5, 2022 by Nigel Triumph Typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
North London Mike Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Mintex also do their own anti squeal paste (ask me how I know) I had them (1144) on LNK and they were great. Had to pull them to change a caliper and COULDN'T get them to bed in again. The squealing drove me insane. So I landed up with Moss supplied ceramic pads just so I could use the car, very good for road use but haven't tracked them. Worth putting the effort in on the Mintex and, if you can avoid the squeal, best I've had. May go back with new pads and discs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Evening folk Sorry to hijack a TR4 thread but I thought I'd ask given the reference to the TR6. I have some yet to fit/use cheapo pads, the EBC Greenstuff gets mixed reviews for the TR6 and the Mintex 1144 compound seems favourite so I'd like to fit some and do the job once. I've looked on line but I'm struggling to find exactly what to order. Am I correct in assuming there isn't a specific TR6 PI set available and I need to order for another model and then re-drill/file the retraining pin holes to fit? Will these fit https://www.demon-tweeks.com/mintex-m1144-brake-pads-minmlb37m1144/?istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180&istFeedId=6fbc4b04-fd28-4ce1-8513-835c8f118690&istItemId=wptpllpir&istBid=t&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqPGUBhDwARIsANNwjV7jjMuALAhjMB-PZR1JgUilNpAoWMIsk-t5-trHl-jLeAcHtTWqcWgaAi0JEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds ? If not would someone mind pointing me in the right direction. Thanks Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) I have used these Mintex, but for a P16 calliper you will need to make the holes for the pins bigger, as these are for the M16 callipers with the small pins, the box above doesn't seem to mention the pin size. Prices seem to be very different for the same item, Burton Power are even more! Its a pad fitted to Ford Escorts. https://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=562_1182_1189&products_id=9728 John PS I don't get the squeel, use the sticky pads that come with them. Edited June 7, 2022 by John L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I prefer Ferodo DS Performance pads and source FER 167 from Burton Power - the holes also need enlarging to suit the earlier imperial caliper pins. In the past I found EBC green stuff useless and Mintex 1144s squealed very badly, particularly in light use, a positive embarassment around town! This is completely absent with the DS Performance pads, they give excellent bite from cold, a progressive pedal and in fast road use I have never experienced fade, even over Alpine passes on Club Triumph Ten Countries Runs. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 minute ago, tim hunt said: I prefer Ferodo DS Performance pads and source FER 167 from Burton Power - the holes also need enlarging to suit the earlier imperial caliper pins. In the past I found EBC green stuff useless and Mintex 1144s squealed very badly, particularly in light use, a positive embarassment around town! This is completely absent with the DS Performance pads, they give excellent bite from cold, a progressive pedal and in fast road use I have never experienced fade, even over Alpine passes on Club Triumph Ten Countries Runs. Tim Thank you for the tip. Sounds like the Ferodo pads have all the positive attributes of M1144, without the squeal. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Nigel Triumph said: Thank you for the tip. Sounds like the Ferodo pads have all the positive attributes of M1144, without the squeal. Nigel Goit in one Nigel! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I tried the Mintex 1144 on my TR4 a few years back & had to change them due to the squealing despite careful running in exactly as the Mintex instructions & trying shims & the like. Went to standard pads with no squeal. Have green stuff in my 4A with no problems (& no squeal). Would probably try the Ferodo next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I have Green Stuff as wel, fitted on my TR6, no squeals. Breaking is ok for me, but I have the larger brake booster fitted. Next pads are (maybe) the Ferodo 167 pads. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I have Mintex, and yes they did squeel, but were fine on the alpine passes of the 10CR which is about as hard as I will push them. They were pretty smokey after the Grossglockner but still holding.. Ended up fitting 3M rubber pads behind the pads for the 2021 RBRR as I didn't want to be accused of waking up people on the scottish and welsh overnight legs and the squeeling is pretty much gone now, as are the pads.. Need to fit new ones and they will be Mintex again! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipB Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 +1 for Mintex 1144 Yes, my latest set did squeal when fitted but fit the pads, a bit of Mintex grease on the pistons and problem sorted Great pad, excellent from cold, not lost them through fade yet, excellent on track and recent trip round the Pyrenees Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB66 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 another one for Mintex 1144 - got them on both the 4 and 6. Maybe I'm lucky but mine don't squeal, I do use the Mintex grease when changing pads. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hi there, my Mintex 1144 don't squeal, I fitted them with correctly installed anti squeal shims. This is something that nobody mentioned on this post up to now....? Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 5:58 PM, Nigel Triumph said: +1 I use Mintex 1144 on my TR6 and GT6, wouldn't fit anything else now. Good pedal feel, very resistant to fade. They can squeal sometimes, fitting the adhesive foam backing pads supplied with the brake pads should stop the squealing. Important to bed in the pads according to the Mintex instructions, also supplied in the box. Nigel Here you are Marco, advice to use the anti squeal pads supplied by Mintex. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) Hi Nigel, sorry me, I don’t use pads, I use shims made of stainless steel. I guess I know why they really advice for adhesive pads. Ciao, Marco Edited June 22, 2022 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 Btw I testet standard and Mintex brake pads the same afternoon on my TR4A. The Mintex pads are indeed better, but the standard pads are not really bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Z320 said: Hi Nigel, sorry me, I don’t use pads, I use shims made of stainless steel. I guess I know why they really advice for adhesive pads. Ciao, Marco Thank you Marco, that's clear now! Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 I found the Mintex 1144 good but a bit dusty so I changed to Hawk HPS from Cambridge Motorsport and happy with those albeit a tad expensive. I will try the Ferodo ones next time. Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 6/27/2022 at 9:32 AM, harrytr5 said: I found the Mintex 1144 good but a bit dusty so I changed to Hawk HPS from Cambridge Motorsport and happy with those albeit a tad expensive. I will try the Ferodo ones next time. Regards Harry I was thinking of trying the Hawk HPS also Harry. Can you add any further comment? I tried Mintex 1144 a while back on a TR4 with plain discs & they squealed awfully despite correct running in. What was the running in procedure with the Hawks? I have drilled discs on a TR4A with Green Stuff pads @ the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qkingston Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 I fitted Hawk HPS pads from Cambridge Motorsport, really pleased with them David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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