Mintex 1144 brake pads

[richy]

Just fitted these to the standard fronts. Included in the box were 4 self-adhesive rubber sheets. Anyone know what these are for?

Richy

[Fishy Dave]

Can be fitted to the back of the pads to help reduce heat transfer from the pad to the caliper/brake fluid and also to reduce squeel.

[7 wonders of the world]

They are anti squeal shims, however 1144 tends to be squealy anyway, use a light smear of anti sieze (copaslip) on the contact points between piston and backplate.

 

Bin the shims as you will get a firmer pedal without them as they do compress a little in operation.

 

 

[richy]

Thanks.

Noticed this morning they were very squeally (spelling?) after a few miles. Not just the odd small squeak, but very loud.

Have now fitted the rubber shims and applied copper-slip to the back. Will see how they are tomorrow, and I'll check the pedal feel as well.

On this morning's test drive, I managed to get one of the fronts locking up - which was very rare with the standard pads.

Richy

[Drumster]

I don't know the answer as to why it's necessary, but did you follow the recommended bedding-in procedure?

[OliW]

Beat me to it...

 

here

 

BEDDING IN MINTEX “M” TYPE MATERIAL

M1144 / M1155 / M1166 / M1177

 

1. Clean discs with brake cleaner or other solvent.

2. Apply 3 to 4 light applications of the brake from 30mph down to 0mph

then......

M1144: 6 / 7 steady applications 70mph down to 30mph

M1155: 8 / 9 steady applications 90mph down to 30mph

M1166: 9 / 10 steady applications 90mph down to 30mph

M1177: 9 / 10 steady applications 90mph down to 30mph

 

FINALLY.... Leave to cool as long as possible ( They now work from cold )

NOTE: DONT LEFT FOOT BRAKE ! & DONT LOCK-UP THE BRAKES !

[richy]

Much better now. Still a slight squeak occasionally when hot, but much improved.

7WotW: I'll see how I get on with the shims fitted before deciding whether to remove them.

Thanks for all the advice.

Richy

[leon]

Quoting OliW: 

Beat me to it...

 

here

 

BEDDING IN MINTEX “M” TYPE MATERIAL

M1144 / M1155 / M1166 / M1177

 

1. Clean discs with brake cleaner or other solvent.

2. Apply 3 to 4 light applications of the brake from 30mph down to 0mph

then......

M1144: 6 / 7 steady applications 70mph down to 30mph

M1155: 8 / 9 steady applications 90mph down to 30mph

M1166: 9 / 10 steady applications 90mph down to 30mph

M1177: 9 / 10 steady applications 90mph down to 30mph

 

FINALLY.... Leave to cool as long as possible ( They now work from cold )

NOTE: DONT LEFT FOOT BRAKE ! & DONT LOCK-UP THE BRAKES !

 

Ideally if you are changing pad material on a disk that is used ( ie one that a different pad material has been in contact with) you should remove all of the old pad material that has transferred onto the disk. The best way to do so is to liberally apply elbow grease and garnet paper to the disk. That said std front disks are only about a tenner a pop so not worth the several hours effort with garnet paper just replace the disks.