Mintex Brake Discs/Pads
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Printed Date: 03-May-2024 at 13:23
Topic: Mintex Brake Discs/Pads
Posted By: Red3
Subject: Mintex Brake Discs/Pads
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 10:00
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I need to replace the front discs and pads on my 95 316 and have been offered a set of Solid Mintex discs/pads for around 80euro. The seller says they're a top make but i've never heard of them. Has anyone here had any experience with Mintex discs or can you recommend something else. I just want something up to oem specs. Cheers. ------------- 1995 316i, 2002 520i |
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Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 10:18
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good gear alright ------------- |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 11:28
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Mintex = top brand.. ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 12:30
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€80 is very cheap for discs and pads. Probably cost €350 new. Buy them. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Red3
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 12:56
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Ta for the replies. Another question, I can get them either vented or solid whats the difference and will either type fit my M43 316 saloon. Thanks again. ------------- 1995 316i, 2002 520i |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 07-August-2006 at 09:12
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You might want to try posting this on the 3 series tech forum, if you haven't already. If Vented ones will fit they are the ones to go for. Vented are much better than solid discs. Solid discs are basically just a solid metal disc
vented ones are two discs joined together with vents between. This means that vented discs cool much better than solid ones.
------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 07-August-2006 at 09:40
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I'm not 100% sure but I think the front discs are vented and the rears are solid. Thats the way its been on all my cars. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 07-August-2006 at 12:10
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sounds like a bargain to me!!! go get em mate! ------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: Madrab
Date Posted: 15-August-2006 at 23:31
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Red, You need to check what's on the car just now, Vented disks will not fit calipers designed for solid disk and vice versa. As Peter's pic clearly shows, the solid disks are thinner than the vented ones. Calipers designed for solid disks willl have a narrower pad carrier clearance than the ones for vented and the throw of the brake piston is diffrerent so important to get the right ones for your car. I think the E36 316 had solid fronts and may have disks or drums on the rear. Time to get the wheels off and have a look m8 Mintex, if they are genuine, are a great brake pad and disk to get, I used to use them on the MK1 Escort I used to sprint many moons ago. Don't see them as often now though so check them out, €80 isn't bad at all. ------------- 1990 E3o 325i Touring and she's definately a she! Pain in the ass sometimes but goes like a bunny :oD |
Posted By: hayesy
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 13:53
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If they fit your motor (car I guess) mate, then get them, friend of mine has a cossie (possibly a ford cosworth ?), and he's got mintex, he said they are excellent.
Edited so those over 15 years of age can read it ! ------------- 1999 318 ISE,leather,sports body kit, rear spoiler,18" evo2 alloys. |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 14-May-2011 at 12:00
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Mintex are a very well known and reputable brand. As has been said, if your car has solid discs, changing to vented will be an expensive option ..... I wouldn't bother, but it's your choice of course. My old E34 518i estate had solid discs, it was surprising to find they were soild, but they were never an issue. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |