Brakepads!

[Jesse P]

At the moment I'm working on the brakes on of the AE86 I'm planning to use for the Nurburgring/trackdays etc. I've already bought new discs, stainless steel brakelines (7 lines!), and a revision-kit containing all rubbers for the calipers. Haven't bought brakepads yet....

What are your experiences with aftermarket brakepads? Which brands are available for the AE86? I wanted a set of Mintex 1144, but it's impossible to buy them here in Holland...When I order them from England a set will cost me over € 250,-!


What are the other options?

[NoHachi]

There are plenty good AE86 brakepads in the US. I know most of them so just specify what you want and I'll take a look (no affiliation etc). Pads range from street, to performance to ultra high (brakedisc destroying) perfromance.

Take a look at adrenalineracing, if i remember correctly Eddy carries some AE86 stuff. Group buy could also be an option I think.

[ZaX]

I use Minex racing pads and oil and they are great.
Price in Croatia is 64€ for front pair (1144 compound).

[Mux213]

Zax, I feel that you are going to buy me and jesse some brake pads...

Only thing is that I dont need them yet and I need to save up a little, been spending way to much lately

How much are the rears?

[ZaX]

Called the distributor
MINTEX MDB1193 - 1144 compound (fast road, track), front set 65€
MINTEX MDB1320 - original compoud, rear set 25€

http://mintexcat.mintex.co.uk/mintexcat/selection.php

[ZaX]

Acording to this page, zenki and kouki have different brake pages, so be careful.
My pads needed bit of triming to fit.

[Ivan141]

AutoSportParts in delft sells Mintex pads...No need to import those..

[filh]

I drive my Ae86 in rallies for several years now , and try some pads.
My best selection( personnal) front are Blue Pagid(rs 4-2)I use a Celica gt four front pad model(ref Pagid F2576-042). Using a saw I give them the shape of ae86 caliper.It takes about an hour to do it
For rear brakes , I use Ferodo Ds2500, from Opel Corsa A front brakes.
Same operation of sawing the pads to fit caliper. It may seems a little
barbarian to do such things , but it works very well , as I 'm doing it for years now!
Filh

[Widar]

Filh: You mind taking some photos of your pads? Maybe even the saw work next time you change?

Would be nice!

[filh]

I can do pics if you want, but the pads just looks like stock pads when finished ! Using Celica GT Four does not involve too much work .
I forgot to say that Pagids are very long lasting.About 6 rallies that mean 700km of really tough driving!
I just like to add slotted rotors (not drilled!!!) but , with shipping it's a bit expensive (from US of course)
Filh