Brake Pad options ?

macabethiel · 24-05-2017, 21:28

My Jeep is going to need some brake pads soon so am looking for options as replacements.
The Original Mopars are quite cheap at around £38.35 delivered with lots of slightly dearer options like Brembo etc.

I don't want hard high performance pads that need to warm up and might squeal.

Out of choice I prefer a slightly softer pad that is kinder on the discs - not fussed about the extra black dust. Price is not really an issue as long as it's not off the Richter Scale. lol
Back in the 1970's I used to buy Belaco pads for my Cooper and they were brilliant. Nice pedal feel with loads of brake dust and my discs were like polished glass without a rut after 40k miles. I guess they were Asbestos based! They would last about 2 years. If they still exist I guess the mix will have changed with the demise of asbestos brake materials.

Anyone got any recommendations based on experience ?

terranosaurusdoug · 24-05-2017, 22:57

I'm no connoisseur but I usually end up with Mintex, can't recall any problems and I think that's what I have on the truck now too.

solarman216 · 25-05-2017, 00:30

Mintex have been renowned first class brake products for as long as I can remember as can Ferrodo Rick

macabethiel · 25-05-2017, 14:39

Rang my local trade outlet P.C.S. and they can offer me Blue Print or Ferodo Premier both at around £35.00 incl VAT.

Unfortunately two different calipers were fitted and they can't tell from my VRM which of the two types mine are as they were not chassis number specific. One type is Akobono design ? and the other isn't !

Have taken a photo of the caliper so will check which mine are. Anyone know if this is Akobono ? I suspect it isn't but it's the other more normal type!

Jeep front caliper by Ted Bagshaw, on Flickr

terranosaurusdoug · 25-05-2017, 16:32

Looks more like itchifanni to me

macabethiel · 26-05-2017, 06:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Looks more like itchifanni to me

Yeah Akobono looks like the ones I have as Ate/Teves calipers have a long wire clip on the outside.

I think itchifanni are for the Japanese Market. lol

elty001 · 26-05-2017, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Looks more like itchifanni to me

You can get some cream for that

24-05-2017, 21:28	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Brake Pad options ? My Jeep is going to need some brake pads soon so am looking for options as replacements. The Original Mopars are quite cheap at around £38.35 delivered with lots of slightly dearer options like Brembo etc. I don't want hard high performance pads that need to warm up and might squeal. Out of choice I prefer a slightly softer pad that is kinder on the discs - not fussed about the extra black dust. Price is not really an issue as long as it's not off the Richter Scale. lol Back in the 1970's I used to buy Belaco pads for my Cooper and they were brilliant. Nice pedal feel with loads of brake dust and my discs were like polished glass without a rut after 40k miles. I guess they were Asbestos based! They would last about 2 years. If they still exist I guess the mix will have changed with the demise of asbestos brake materials. Anyone got any recommendations based on experience ?

25-05-2017, 00:30	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Mintex have been renowned first class brake products for as long as I can remember as can Ferrodo Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

25-05-2017, 14:39	#4
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Brake Pad Manufacturers. Rang my local trade outlet P.C.S. and they can offer me Blue Print or Ferodo Premier both at around £35.00 incl VAT. Unfortunately two different calipers were fitted and they can't tell from my VRM which of the two types mine are as they were not chassis number specific. One type is Akobono design ? and the other isn't ! Have taken a photo of the caliper so will check which mine are. Anyone know if this is Akobono ? I suspect it isn't but it's the other more normal type! Jeep front caliper by Ted Bagshaw, on Flickr

24-05-2017, 22:57	#2
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I'm no connoisseur but I usually end up with Mintex, can't recall any problems and I think that's what I have on the truck now too.

25-05-2017, 16:32	#5
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Looks more like itchifanni to me