Brakes and oil

[aidy55]

Are mintex brake discs any good. I got the rear discs for my  subaru xv for £15 delivered. Part MDC2568

 

Also should i uae 0w30 or 5w30 in my 2012 xv 2.0 diesel

 

 

[Jay762]

Had mintex pads and discs years ago never had an issue - your VX might be a little heavier though but ultimately it is down to how you drive.

 

I would go heavier on the oil myself but check Opie Oils for another opinion

[Judd]

Certainly wouldn't refuse MIntex at that price, owned by the same people who make Textar pads etc if i recall.

IIRC they came like some others with the non swept parts unpainted where some other makers paint the non friction surfaces, when that's the case i apply a coat of black hammerite or similar so you don't see the rust on those parts through the alloy wheels, just personal preference whether you do and which colour you choose.