Pads and Discs - Again

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  1. 21st March 2015, 05:33 PM #11
    jdl_1967
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    Perfect, thanks
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  2. 2nd April 2015, 10:10 AM #12
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    I have Brembo discs all round on my R53 but the weak link is the Green Stuff pads. I am going to upgrade them to Mintex M1144 pads and also fit some of these fancy HEL lines that everyone seems to rave about. I drive crappy rental cars with better brakes than my Mini.
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  3. 2nd April 2015, 06:32 PM #13
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    Thank you, sadly my problem has moved from not being able to stop, to not being able to go :-( car in garage as I type
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  4. 3rd April 2015, 11:10 AM #14
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    You should notice a difference with stainless steel lines as it firms up the brake pedal. You should also have a good pedal with standard lines though they're just not up to hard and prolonged use.
    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
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  5. 8th April 2015, 01:27 PM #15
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    I've just ordered HEL lines and Mintex 1144 pads to go with my existing Brembo discs. And some expensive brake fluid too. Hopefully that will improve matters.
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  6. 9th April 2015, 01:16 PM #16
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    Mintex pads are def the way to go, avoid greenstuff!
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