SMerK Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Photo of the pads Photo of Caliper I need to replace my single pot caliper pads for the first time before the TAFFIA Llandow track day on 28th. Car is 1400 SS 1994 ex-race series car which was rebuilt in 2000 as road car. Brakes are probably original but no guarantees. Pads are apparently hard racing pads according to previous owner who raced her. Thought it would be a doddle .... a Ford or Rover or even a Vauxhall part. After an hour with a very helpful local parts guy and his pad catalogues no luck. They are also different to those on the Caterham on line shop. Can anyone advise the brand of caliper. Logo unknown to me. Can anyone advise re the pads? Help ..... I've not got long and if I need to replace more than just the pads .... 😳 thanks to anyone who can help Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Locust Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 IIRC Triumph Spitfire mk IV should do the trick if you are trying to cross reference. Best to replace with the same material again (assuming you were happy with the brake balance). Ian Green and Silver Roadsport 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 The caliper logo is that of Girling the producer of many brake and clutch parts. Steve D Lotus 7 S2 1500 Cosworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Payne Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 The Mintex part number for the pads is MDB 533 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMerK Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks for the fast responses .... having looked at the Mintex pads they are flat bottomed & mine are concave. 64mm wide is correct though. Assuming the pin holes are in the correct place I'd need to replace the discs due to the wear from this concave bottom..... Still searching ..... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milesk Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Redline are the boys to help you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 The Mintex part number for the pads is MDB 533Nearly... They are MGB533 -----See some pictures of the build here. 15000 miles completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revin Kevin Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Steve, The curved bottom pads are MGB535 and are inter caangeable with MGB 533 dependant on wear on the disc. Caliper are Girling P14, as stated above used on late model spitfies along with numerous other old british cars. Calipers are avaliable from numerous sources, Redline are always good but another source is Rimmers (much cheaper exchange than new) Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMerK Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thanks Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S47zz Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Kevin They look the same as mine as fitted to 1970 Series 4. 😳 😳 As previously mentioned in this thread both the Mk1 escort straight edged - or the spitfire curved edged pads will fit in the caliper. I'm surprised that your 1994 car is fitted with brakes that originated in 1968 *eek* WOW - there's Caterhams progress 4U Be prepared for your 'new' pads to last considerably less than your old 'uns. I'm using a set of mintex every year 5000miles ☹️ Best of luck Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMerK Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 ☹️ Mintex MGB353 1144 spec. turned up. NOT the same as the ones I've got! Width same, hole positions same but overall new ones longer & slightly different curves. So should fit the calipers but not the wear in the discs. Still no idea what original pads are Will resort to new discs.... away this weekend & not have done this before & only evenings to do it in before Llandow. And obvious need to run in new pads & discs before a track day. No pressure then. Wish me luck Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 There appear to be a few anagrams floating about here - the Mintex part nos in posts above seem to float between 353, 535 and 533 !!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMerK Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 .... I bought 535's not 353's .... typo Anyway 535's fit calipers. Have disassembled hub / brake disc & ordered new from Redline with lots of ref. dimensions given over phone to be as sure as poss.... hope all fits! Redline v. helpful. Wish me luck .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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