How to bed in Mintex 1144 Pads?

[Nilfisken]

Hi,
just swapped my old standard pads for Mintex 1144 and trying to get an idea of the best procedure to bed them in (and also to find out if it is really necessary?). There were no instructions with the pads themselves and Mintex homepage don't say much either.

Browsing various car forums there seems to be lots of different protocols but I get an idea first doing a few not to aggressive stops from 30-0 followed by another set from 60-30 and finish the whole procedure of by going home slowly using the breaks to a minimum and leave it all to cool off completely should do the trick.

How much difference is there to expect in pad performance by doing a proper bed in or do most people just skipping it?

Cheers,
Oskar

[GT6 M]

Get in touch with Mintex, they got a Boffin Dept, that should be able to give the best advice.

http://www.mintexbrakesonline.co.uk/

Marcus

[Nilfisken]

The online seller didn't know anything but Mintex head office in UK were very helpful, about four light brakes from 30-0 followed by about seven moderate applications from 70-30 and after that drive as usual, no need to stop and cool down first. Now I need to wait for traffic to calm down, not easy finding an empty road around here at this hour!

[GT6 M]

Always speak to the  Boffins who make em,  ;)

[Velocita Rosso]

Bed in by:
Fitting
Then 24 hrs later go on 10CR/RBRR or Cadwell

[Nilfisken]

michael_charlton wrote:

Bed in by:
Fitting
Then 24 hrs later go on 10CR/RBRR or Cadwell

;D

Not very far from my plans actually, next thursday I'm starting my own personal 7CR! Still a few things left to sort out, but I'm fairly confident I make it to the starting line at least...

[Nick B.]

Gve the discs a quick whip with sandpaper to avoid glazing. At least that was what I did. Then out - a few har brakings, and then you are of.

Here is a pictorial of what I did

http://triumph-junkie.blogspot.com/2009/03/busting-brakes.html

Mintex will be the best you have ever done for your brakes. Braking is soooo easy now. Just be aware that they will not be perfect until heated a bit (ie one or to stops). Still - as cold they are way better than the ordinary tat sold.

Cheers
Nick

[Pete Lewis]

this is acopy of the mintex
proceedures  
Peter



Bedding Procedure for M1144 / M1155 / M1166

1) Clean discs with brake cleaner

2) Following initial brake test start with 3 – 4 light applications from 30mph down to 0mph.

After these, follow the steps below according to Material.

M1144: 6 / 7 medium pressure applications 70mph down to 30mph

M1155: 8 / 9 medium pressure applications 90mph down to 30mph

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


When carrying out the bedding process, do not allow the brakes to drag, do not left foot brake. To do so may result in damage to, or failure of the brake system.

Leave the brakes to completely cool.

For Further information please contact Richard Barton on 01274-854030