classic1952 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 When I had my Elise, I found a great improvement in braking by fitting EBC Turbo Groove discs and Green Stuff pads, particularly initial bite and reduced pedal pressure. I wonder if anyone has experience of this set-upon the front of a Caterham with standard calipers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I tried Greenstuff a few years ago and the friction material cracked and looked like it was about to fall apart - I believe they have re-formulated many times since, but I wouldn't use them again. Edited by - Paul McKenzie on 19 Aug 2012 17:49:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Russell Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Simular experience to Paul with EBC brakes. Also I believe grooved discs are unnecessary if you are using a road/fast road pad like 'Greenstuff', usually they make more noise and they're weaker to boot. I recommend a mild brake friction material upgrade with standard discs, that's what is racers use on the very heavily used brakes on 150bhp race cars. Remember to change the fluid if it's over 2 years old, too. DOT 4 is fine. For fast road/trackday use, Mintex 1144 is the usual recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted August 19, 2012 Area Representative Share Posted August 19, 2012 I Tried EBC green stuff and found it quite inconsistent! I never knew what was going to happen when I pressed the pedal Mintex 1144 (part number MGB533M1144) work very well. Some may point you towards MGB535M1144's, which have a slightly larger area, but you may well find that you upset the balance and have too much front braking power. Don't underestimate how much the rear brakes add to the overall stopping power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1952 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Quoting Richard Price: Don't underestimate how much the rear brakes add to the overall stopping power. Thanks. I have just refreshed the rear brakes, thanks to a faulty caliper, and now need to do something with the front, including new discs. I will stick with the pads you suggest. The front discs are fairly shot at 3000 miles, suggesting the Caterham ones might not be the best quality, particularly at the price. I have seen the standard discs advertised elsewhere at considerably less but wonder if there are any horror stories on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I used to run with EBC Turbo Groove discs and green stuff pads. Unimpressed with the pads. So upgraded to Mintex 1144s. This year the discs needed replacing and I couldn't justify the additional cost of the EBC discs over the standard ones fron Canley Classics, something like £110 v £30. Standard disks fitted and I honestly don't notice any difference. Current set up is Standard discs all round, uprated MC, standard rear pads and the larger Mintex 1144s to counter the Zetec boat-anchor up front 😬. Braking is more than adequate for road use and sprinting. Just my 2p worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1952 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Decision made. New standard discs and MGB533M1144 pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyracer Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I nearly killed myself at brands back in 2003 using EBC pads, literally took them off and threw in the bin, their products are utter garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Slotter Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Grooved discs will also wear your pads out quicker. For something like a Caterham 'standard' solid cast iron rotors are all you need for the discs and then choose/vary your pads depending on what you require in the feel/life/ultimate stopping performance equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboylaw Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 As above, utter carp and their MD is a complete knoob. Search the internet for EBC Brakes MD customer service... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic1952 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks everyone. Standard discs and 1144 pads on order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Aeroscreens When you ordered your disks from canley classics - which ones did you order ?? Regards MarkC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Have now ordered the discs, hope they are right MarkC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Mark, Only just seen this. Hope you bought part no. 208715? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicks3 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Are the Mintex 114 a 'softer' pad than the standard ones fitted by Caterham? It would be nice to have more initial 'bite' as compared to my standard road car I seem to have to press the brake pedal quite hard on the Caterham to get any real feel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I think 1144 would be regarded as harder than a standard pad. Better fade resistance and nice linear progression of deceleration proportiinal to pedal effort. Good friction even when cool. A good all rounder fast road pad. Questmead is a good supplier. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Aeroscreens - thats the part 😬 I ordered Cheers MarkC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now