Brake Discs & Pads

[Tony9r]

Just got back from my holiday to Devon, but unfortunatly have cooked my front brakes... worn pads and warped disc(s).

I have looked at the Mintex gear which Prolex are offering, and they state that these are the OEM parts for Lexus.

My budget is very, very tight, which makes these more appealing - but my question is, these discs will more than likely warp again (being the same make that is already fitted to the car), so would an aftermarket part be a better bet for a probable extra cost, or is the Mintex the one to go for 'cos that's what Lexus use?

Finally, does the price of the discs shown on the Prolex site mean per disc, or for the pair?

[Tony9r]

Anyone....

[Matthew_McNally]

I'd take a guess at that being for a pair, purely on the description

Mintex GS Front Brake Discs  £80.00

Mintex GS Front Brake Discs

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Mintex OEM replacement front brake discs for the GS300, GS430 and Aristo (mk1 and mk2). Excellent quality direct replacement discs. Price includes VAT and UK mainland delivery.

that seems a good price to me to - £80 inc VAT and delivery.

[ColinBarber]

I don't believe Mintex are OEM. Warped discs are probably due to incorrect wheel nut torque, very difficult to warp them any other way.

[Tony9r]

I'd take a guess at that being for a pair, purely on the description

Mintex GS Front Brake Discs   £80.00

Mintex GS Front Brake Discs

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Mintex OEM replacement front brake discs for the GS300, GS430 and Aristo (mk1 and mk2). Excellent quality direct replacement discs. Price includes VAT and UK mainland delivery.

that seems a good price to me to - £80 inc VAT and delivery.

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Just what I thought Matt... hopefully Dave will come along soon to verify :winky:

@ Colin - I had both front wheels off to check for pad noise before my holiday and tightened them back up to the specified torque... the discs were quite worn already, so more susceptible to heat?

As for not being OEM, again I'm sure Dave will put us right

[Dave-Ellen]

Tony,

sold over 20 pairs of mintex front discs to date with no complaints.

Drop me a PM I'm sure we can do a deal (you have some stuff of mine )

[flotsam]

Splashing cold water on hot discs risks warping them.

Having the wrong pad meterials for the car can lead to over-heating and warping too.

[MrADeveci]

Whilst on this subject ........

I need new front discs and pads ......... what does anyone recommend for me ?

Ta.