Matt's Glacier White Megane 265 - 4th time lucky!

Just a small update to keep the thread rolling. A member on here (apologies I can't remember who) pointed out that GSF car parts had a massive discount code on certain parts over the weekend, I was planning to replace the disks at some point anyway so ordered some new oem Brembo's for the front at £60 delivered which I thought was a bloody bargain! Great service from GSF, ordered Friday and they were here yesterday morning.

Just received an email for 50% off brakes and pads at EuroCarParts so just bought some rear brembo pads for £16! Going to go with the following set up:

Brembo Hc Front Disks
Oem Rear Disks
Brembo Rear Pads
Mintex M1144 Front Pads
New seal kit/Caliper rebuild

I think this set up will do me just fine, for how much I use the car it would just be a waste to money to buy anything more 'hardcore'. All this won't be bought/fitted for a while, I am just going to keep buying parts when I have a bit of spare money and once I have everything I want, do a big refresh/overhaul.


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Nice one Matt, well worth taking advantage of the discount, that was a right bargain!

I think you'll be impressed with the Mintex pads - very good value-for-money upgrade IMO and a step-up from the OEM pads in terms of performance. They work well from cold, and more than enough bite for general road driving, with the odd spirited pez thrown in :smile:
 
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Jimmy said:
Nice one Matt, well worth taking advantage of the discount, that was a right bargain!

I think you'll be impressed with the Mintex pads - very good value-for-money upgrade IMO and a step-up from the OEM pads in terms of performance. They work well from cold, and more than enough bite for general road driving, with the odd spirited pez thrown in :smile:
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Yeah definitely, I'm tight and don't like to pay full price for anything haha.

I have heard good things from yourself and others, and they should definitely suit my needs. Might be a while before everything comes together but I'm looking forward to it! The car isn't in bad condition but I really want to give it a massive refresh over the coming months.
 
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Jimmy said:
Nice one Matt, well worth taking advantage of the discount, that was a right bargain!

I think you'll be impressed with the Mintex pads - very good value-for-money upgrade IMO and a step-up from the OEM pads in terms of performance. They work well from cold, and more than enough bite for general road driving, with the odd spirited pez thrown in :smile:
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believe Jimster is happy with them..had them on too and couldnt fault them..
 
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Nice work on the stoppers buddy. You'll notice big improvements there.

The M1144's are great on the road for sure. And yes....our very own @Jimmy is a fan / devotee !!!
 
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matt9566 said:
Just a small update to keep the thread rolling. A member on here (apologies I can't remember who) pointed out that GSF car parts had a massive discount code on certain parts over the weekend, I was planning to replace the disks at some point anyway so ordered some new oem Brembo's for the front at £60 delivered which I thought was a bloody bargain! Great service from GSF, ordered Friday and they were here yesterday morning.

Just received an email for 50% off brakes and pads at EuroCarParts so just bought some rear brembo pads for £16! Going to go with the following set up:

Brembo Hc Front Disks
Oem Rear Disks
Brembo Rear Pads
Mintex M1144 Front Pads
New seal kit/Caliper rebuild

I think this set up will do me just fine, for how much I use the car it would just be a waste to money to buy anything more 'hardcore'. All this won't be bought/fitted for a while, I am just going to keep buying parts when I have a bit of spare money and once I have everything I want, do a big refresh/overhaul.


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I have the Brembo HC on mine its a road car also had my calipers rebuilt and what a difference finally have some confidence in braking!
 
Pav said:
believe Jimster is happy with them..had them on too and couldnt fault them..
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Great stuff, if @Jimmy is happy I'm positive I will be too!

Benno996 said:
Put my Mintex pads and HC Discs on last week. You really won't be disappointed, they're spot on.
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Brilliant! Looks like I've gone for the right choice then, look forward to getting them on!

sevenfourate said:
Nice work on the stoppers buddy. You'll notice big improvements there.

The M1144's are great on the road for sure. And yes....our very own @Jimmy is a fan / devotee !!!
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Thanks Shuv! I'm liking all the positive comments, I'm glad I've gone the right way! I've known they've needed a 'refresh' for a while so glad I'm finally getting the bits together, they don't need doing super urgent as they are still ok so I am going to wait till I have everything and get it all done together.

kevlar said:
I have the Brembo HC on mine its a road car also had my calipers rebuilt and what a difference finally have some confidence in braking!
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That's what I like to hear! Had a moment the other week when pushing the car hard and I didn't think it was going to stop so I knew it was time to bite the bullet and get things rolling then I can get some confidence back in braking!

Did you just get the mechanic fitting your disks etc to rebuilt the calipers or did you use a company ? I'd have a go myself with the kit you gave me the link to yesterday but I'm bloody hopeless at anything even remotely mechanical.
 
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Steady progress resumes.. More bargain hunting, decent saving from rrp and only 3 months old with original receipt. Hopefully I like it when I get round to fitting.

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Excellent purchase mate. Absolutely LOVE ours! Sounds superb when on it but makes almost no difference when just plodding around town. I'm sure you'll be very happy.
 
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///M said:
Excellent purchase mate. Absolutely LOVE ours! Sounds superb when on it but makes almost no difference when just plodding around town. I'm sure you'll be very happy.
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I hope so Mes! I've heard plenty of good things about them, it was on my list of things to buy so when one came up I had to have it!
 
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I LOVE the sound mine makes, especially at 5:30am scaring all the early morning cyclists and dog walkers:thumb:
 
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Haha, they probably already don't. Got most of the day free tomorrow so hopefully get it fitted (weather permitting) Then I can have some fun

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Just wait for your first shift into second and hit the throttle...it's mind numbingly beautiful.


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Just wait for your first shift into second and hit the throttle...it's mind numbingly beautiful.


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To be honest I really didn't know what to expect with it, I'd heard good things about them so just took the plunge.

You're making me glad I purchased it and looking forward to hearing it now.

Raining here though so might not get chance today unfortunately.
 
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