Brakes: - Brake pads

Jungle_Jim · Oct 2nd, 2015, 13:12

Hi all
I'm starting a new thread to see if anyone can help here...

I recently ended up with two sets of front disc pads (for a late 240) - a Volvo-brand one, and also a set of Mintex MGB576. I am curious about the Mintex ones because the box says 'This material must not be used on public highway'. They are denoted as M1144 pad material, and for Fast Road/Rally use.

Why is it you can't use them in normal road use? Is it that they're all about high temperature use, and aren't so great at grabbing at low speeds?

By the way the Volvo pads are on the car, I'm just wondering what to do with these Mintex ones.

I'm hoping maybe classicswede might be able to help - because he said he sold Mintex pads.

Thanks
John

92 K 240SE est B200F M47

Antz · Oct 2nd, 2015, 15:30

They will be a fast road/light track pad so the braking isn't as good as a normal pad when cold. In theory youll find the first ne or two use of the brakes in the morning it wont brake as efficiently as a car running genuine pads. Once they have a smidge of heat in them they are fine.

Its amplified with proper race pads but on fast road pads you wont notice it enough.

They are just covering their ass in case someone uses them on the road, doesn't brake in time and blames the pad manufacturer for the pads not being warm.

volvo always · Oct 2nd, 2015, 21:23

All you need now is a 240 rally car to go with the pads

See, a great excuse

I'd love to find an early group B rally 244 or build one. If only I had the funds.

James

Oct 2nd, 2015, 13:12	#1
Jungle_Jim VOC Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 14:58 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brighton	Brake pads Hi all I'm starting a new thread to see if anyone can help here... I recently ended up with two sets of front disc pads (for a late 240) - a Volvo-brand one, and also a set of Mintex MGB576. I am curious about the Mintex ones because the box says 'This material must not be used on public highway'. They are denoted as M1144 pad material, and for Fast Road/Rally use. Why is it you can't use them in normal road use? Is it that they're all about high temperature use, and aren't so great at grabbing at low speeds? By the way the Volvo pads are on the car, I'm just wondering what to do with these Mintex ones. I'm hoping maybe classicswede might be able to help - because he said he sold Mintex pads. Thanks John 92 K 240SE est B200F M47

Oct 2nd, 2015, 15:30	#2
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	They will be a fast road/light track pad so the braking isn't as good as a normal pad when cold. In theory youll find the first ne or two use of the brakes in the morning it wont brake as efficiently as a car running genuine pads. Once they have a smidge of heat in them they are fine. Its amplified with proper race pads but on fast road pads you wont notice it enough. They are just covering their ass in case someone uses them on the road, doesn't brake in time and blames the pad manufacturer for the pads not being warm. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Oct 2nd, 2015, 21:23	#3
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:01 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	All you need now is a 240 rally car to go with the pads See, a great excuse I'd love to find an early group B rally 244 or build one. If only I had the funds. James

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