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New Brake Pads

frostman83
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Notices when I got my car the breaks Wernt to sharp. I'm looking at changing the pads. I have a 59 plate 1.6 focu zetec.

What brake pads will be best ? Any particular name or should I go for genuine ford ? Thanks.

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    Id like to know meself av got same year an model an might change my brake pads

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    i try to stick with genuine where i can but Mintex or Pagid are also good.

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    mintex on mine big difference over standard

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    I was after an answer to the question too! You're saying Mintex are a much better pad artscot?

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    Looks like mintex are the ones to get then.

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    I use mintex disks and pads the kit comes at a good price from ebay they stop better than the standard ones and i havent had any issues with them at all

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    I use mintex disks and pads the kit comes at a good price from ebay they stop better than the standard ones and i havent had any issues with them at all

    What is the sellers shop on ebay please mate :)

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    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-Mk1-FRONT-Mintex-Brake-Discs-And-Pads-/250828253351?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Model%3AFocus&hash=item3a668768a7

    carpartworld is the nam,e of the shop they do the pads or disks or the lot in a box

    extra info http://www.brakebook.com/bb/

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