Mintex

Bogbrush82 · 9th August 2018, 10:14

Just spotted these on Ebay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...wAAOxyaTxRQVwC

As I'll be needing to replace my front brakes shortly, I was was wondering if it was a viable option to change all of them at the same time, and also if anybody has had any experience with Mintex brakes and pads?

Thanks.

KWIL · 9th August 2018, 10:44

Just a word of caution, at one time Mintex was widely faked, make sure of you source, nothing is implied about your possible "supplier"

Mintex and Pagid (and othe brands) are made by Aftermarket supplier TMD

AndyN01 · 9th August 2018, 12:47

I've used Mintex for more years than I care to remember.

Always been very happy with them.

Seems a good way to go.

Good Luck.

Andy.

macafee2 · 9th August 2018, 14:01

used mintex no problems.
when I did mine I changed all at once.
dirty job, time consuming undoing the callipers.

when doing the rear, do undo the handbrake nut in the car then adjust at hub then do up the nut

macafee2

Gazmo65 · 9th August 2018, 15:31

I like mintex stuff always seems good quality, although the last set of discs I fitted were Brembo and have to say these weren't much more cost wise only a few pounds but they are coated in a plastic type coating to preserve them, most manufacturer's use an oil or grease, the coating used by brembo is clear but as they heat up through use and any unswept area turns black and looks painted so there is no corrosion visible, i really like this feature and would use Brembo again providing cost wasn't prohibitive. I purchased them from GSF on a 60% off deal.

Nick Greg · 9th August 2018, 15:40

Delphi any good?

Madderz · 9th August 2018, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Greg

Delphi any good?

Delphi are great. OE to many

In truth you can't go far wrong with Unipart and will most likely be cheaper than those Mintex ones

Mike Trident · 9th August 2018, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWIL

Just a word of caution, at one time Mintex was widely faked, make sure of you source, nothing is implied about your possible "supplier"

Mintex and Pagid (and othe brands) are made by Aftermarket supplier TMD

Perhaps this is the reason I had SO MANY problems when I fitted Mintex to our VW Up. I fitted new discs and Mintex pads, after about 50 miles they were juddering. I couldn't be bothered with it so I took it to my local garage to put right. I told them it must be the discs that I had bought off Ebay, it couldn't be the pads they were Mintex! They replaced the discs and the judder came back about 50 miles later. I took it back and they swapped them yet again under warranty. About 50 miles later and it was juddering yet again. I thought, well it can only be discs or pads so I bought and fitted a set of EBC "green stuff" pads. The judder went and never came back. They were fantastic brakes as well. So, could my "Mintex" have been fakes?

Ross R75 · 10th August 2018, 00:55

Personally, I don't rate Mintex stuff at all. It's OK, but there's nothing premium about their products. Pagid pads and discs are much better, and they're plastic coated, so the non friction bearing areas don't rust and look horrible after a couple of weeks.

MSS · 10th August 2018, 05:55

I think Mintex are a bit rubbish - they create too much dust and noise. I fitted Mintex discs and pads form a reputable seller to my Omega and the difference between genuine Vx and Mintex was like night and day. I went back to genuine Vx.

For the 75/Zt, I would suggest TRW from Mister Auto or Unipart.

9th August 2018, 10:14	#1
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Mintex Just spotted these on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...wAAOxyaTxRQVwC As I'll be needing to replace my front brakes shortly, I was was wondering if it was a viable option to change all of them at the same time, and also if anybody has had any experience with Mintex brakes and pads? Thanks. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

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AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,074 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	I've used Mintex for more years than I care to remember. Always been very happy with them. Seems a good way to go. Good Luck. Andy. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

10th August 2018, 00:55	#9
Ross R75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 137 Thanked 229 Times in 156 Posts	Personally, I don't rate Mintex stuff at all. It's OK, but there's nothing premium about their products. Pagid pads and discs are much better, and they're plastic coated, so the non friction bearing areas don't rust and look horrible after a couple of weeks. __________________ Copperleaf R75 CDT 160

9th August 2018, 10:44	#2
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	Just a word of caution, at one time Mintex was widely faked, make sure of you source, nothing is implied about your possible "supplier" Mintex and Pagid (and othe brands) are made by Aftermarket supplier TMD

9th August 2018, 14:01	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	used mintex no problems. when I did mine I changed all at once. dirty job, time consuming undoing the callipers. when doing the rear, do undo the handbrake nut in the car then adjust at hub then do up the nut macafee2

9th August 2018, 15:31	#5
Gazmo65 Loves to post Volvo S80 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 268 Thanks: 11 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	I like mintex stuff always seems good quality, although the last set of discs I fitted were Brembo and have to say these weren't much more cost wise only a few pounds but they are coated in a plastic type coating to preserve them, most manufacturer's use an oil or grease, the coating used by brembo is clear but as they heat up through use and any unswept area turns black and looks painted so there is no corrosion visible, i really like this feature and would use Brembo again providing cost wasn't prohibitive. I purchased them from GSF on a 60% off deal.

9th August 2018, 15:40	#6
Nick Greg Posted a thing or two Honda Insight Hybrid Join Date: May 2015 Location: Brighouse Posts: 1,157 Thanks: 691 Thanked 424 Times in 280 Posts	Delphi any good?

10th August 2018, 05:55	#10
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,085 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	I think Mintex are a bit rubbish - they create too much dust and noise. I fitted Mintex discs and pads form a reputable seller to my Omega and the difference between genuine Vx and Mintex was like night and day. I went back to genuine Vx. For the 75/Zt, I would suggest TRW from Mister Auto or Unipart.