Mintex or DS2500.....?

[Ezza]

Need to upgrade my brake pads but not sure which set to go for :?: I dont do track days but im not sure whether i could justify the cost of the Mintex over the DS2500
Suggestions from people using these brake pads......?

 

[C&S Evo7]

whats wrong with the std honda ones??

 

[truffs]

honda ones are DS2500 but rebadged and cheaper :wink:

 

[Ezza]

Are they :shock: I just realised the brakes on my DC5 are a bit gutless but could this also be by the fact that i have warped discs :?: Im gonna change the discs and pads within the next week or so!

 

[Chief]

Are they :shock: I just realised the brakes on my DC5 are a bit gutless but could this also be by the fact that i have warped discs :?: Im gonna change the discs and pads within the next week or so!

You been driving hard mate.

 

[lockwood77]

I found the standard pads completely lacking in bite (this is with braided hoses too), so I put Mintex 1144s on, having had excellent service from them on the DC2.

They're not quite as good on the DC5, which I put down to the braking system, but they offer much more initial bite, which suits my style. I couldn't categorically say how much better the overall stopping distance is, but it gives me more confidence in them!

 

[celox performance]

honda ones are DS2500 but rebadged and cheaper :wink:

I thought the standard Honda pads are just the cheaper Ferodo DS Range but not the DS2500 :? Can anyone else clarify this?

 

[Andywilkinson]

I found the standard pads completely lacking in bite (this is with braided hoses too), so I put Mintex 1144s on, having had excellent service from them on the DC2.

They're not quite as good on the DC5, which I put down to the braking system, but they offer much more initial bite, which suits my style. I couldn't categorically say how much better the overall stopping distance is, but it gives me more confidence in them!

I completely agree with the above statement!

Much better than standard IMO

 

[Ezza]

All sorted now, decided to go for some Mintex 1144 pads from Paul G

 

[C&S Evo7]

Afaik they are no ds2500 rebadged, the compound is quite different to look at and use.

 

[corbie]

The stock ones are made by Ferodo but are not the same compound as the DS2500.

I have a set of Carbotech's to put on and if they are as good as they are on the EVO they are going to be fantastic. about the same price as the DS2500 and 1155 All of which I don't rate as they fade too quickly on track.