Brake pads, discs, shoes and disc brake conversions

The Mintex brand is the most famous when it comes to Motorsport. Through intense Research and Development Mintex materials cater not only for Original Equipment and Aftermarket needs but at the other extreme for competition purposes. It is from Motorsport that the latest family of Mintex materials have been developed. Known as C-Tech, these materials cover a whole spectrum of vehicles from a typical small hot hatchback for normal day to day use, through to a fully race prepared 700 bhp racing machine.
M1144 is the material for fast road use as well as light competition such as karting, hill climb and single seater racing cars. One of the main characteristics of this material is the ability to work from cold, which gives the user the confidence of a standard material on the first application of the brakes. The benefit of M1144 is experienced as the temperature within the brakes starts to increase. M1144 will remain stable and consistent through to 450° C where a standard material at this temperature will most certainly start to fade. The bedding in procedure for M1144 is the same as any standard material i.e. steady braking for the first 50 miles, avoiding emergency stops. All M1144 pads are supplied with fully branded C-Tech anti noise shims and a C-Tech sticker.

Goodridge have developed and manufactured hoses for the following high profile applications Formula 1, Thrust 2 (world land speed record holder), Nascar, every major Rally team. Because of their expertise in the hydraulics field they have been able to apply this knowledge to the automotive industry to give replacement brake hoses and fittings that outperform even the original equipment products. Goodridge kits feature the finest quality stainless steel braided hose, which improves braking performance, eliminates the spongy feel of rubber hoses and provides superior resistance to corrosion. Hose end fittings are zinc plated steel as standard or stainless steel as an option. Goodridge manufacture hose for all the major manufacturers including.