Mintex Brake Disc Cost UK
The TMD Friction-owned brand sits at a fair-value sweet spot in the UK aftermarket. OE-grade for Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo, and a sensible OE-equivalent option for everything else. 2026 UK pricing across mainstream applications.
Quick Answer
Mintex brake discs cost £40 to £140 per pair in the UK aftermarket in 2026. Mainstream cars sit in the £40 to £85 range. Premium and SUV applications run £80 to £140. Mintex is OE-grade for Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo through parent company TMD Friction and sits at fair value against Pagid OEM and ATE for other applications.
For premium alternatives see Brembo brake disc cost. For wider context see brake disc types compared.
Mintex disc pricing by UK car
Mintex covers nearly every mainstream UK car sold in the last 20 years. The pricing pattern is consistent with the OE-equivalent tier: similar to Pagid OEM, slightly below ATE on premium applications, materially below Brembo Max. Where Mintex shines is on Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo applications where the brand is OE through TMD Friction.
| Car | Mintex pair |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta (Mk7, Mk8) | £40 - £70 |
| Ford Focus (Mk3, Mk4) | £45 - £85 |
| Ford Kuga / Mondeo | £55 - £100 |
| Vauxhall Corsa (D, E, F) | £40 - £70 |
| Vauxhall Astra (J, K) | £50 - £85 |
| VW Golf (Mk6, Mk7) | £55 - £100 |
| Audi A3 (8V, 8Y) | £60 - £110 |
| BMW 1 Series / 3 Series | £70 - £130 |
| Mini Cooper (R56, F56) | £65 - £115 |
| Range Rover Evoque / Velar | £90 - £140 |
| Jaguar XF / XE | £90 - £140 |
| Volvo XC60 / V60 | £75 - £130 |
Parts-only pricing at UK aftermarket retail (Euro Car Parts, GSF Car Parts, Carparts4Less). Add labour at independent garage rates for fitting (£55 to £85 per hour plus VAT).
The TMD Friction connection and what it means
TMD Friction is one of the world's largest brake friction material manufacturers. The company owns Mintex, Pagid OEM, Don, Cobreq, and Textar as brand portfolio, and supplies friction material at the OE level to a long list of vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Volvo, Volkswagen Group, and Daimler. TMD Friction's corporate site details the OE relationships.
The practical implication for the aftermarket buyer is that Mintex and Pagid OEM are not budget-tier alternatives to a more premium brand. They are the same engineering as the parts that came on your car from the factory, sold in a different box. For Ford and Jaguar Land Rover specifically, Mintex is often the literal OE part with the manufacturer logo replaced.
This is why independent specialists often default to Mintex on Ford work, Pagid OEM on VW Group work, and ATE or Textar on BMW or Mercedes work. The brand choice mirrors the OE supply chain, which means warranty performance, brake feel, pad compatibility, and longevity all match factory specification.
Mintex disc and pad axle kits
Mintex sells matched disc-and-pad axle kits across most popular UK applications. The Crystallis range (named for the disc coating) combines the disc, pads, hardware kit, and a tube of brake grease in a single SKU. UK retail pricing for Crystallis axle kits typically runs £55 to £170 depending on application, which is £5 to £20 less than buying the disc and pad separately.
For DIY brake jobs the axle kit is the right choice because it removes the risk of mismatched compounds or hardware errors. For professional fitment the garage may have a preference for buying components separately to keep margins, but you can specify a Mintex axle kit on the quote and most garages will accommodate.
The Crystallis discs have a UV-cured coating on the hub and edge that reduces corrosion in storage and during early life on the car. This is a genuine quality marker rather than a marketing gimmick: an uncoated disc that sits in a wet garage stockroom for 6 months develops surface corrosion that takes 100+ miles to clean off during use. The coating delays this and gives a cleaner initial bed-in.
When to specify Mintex vs other OE-grade brands
Mintex is the natural first choice for any Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, or Aston Martin product. The brand is OE supplier on most of these applications and the aftermarket part is closer to factory specification than any non-TMD-Friction alternative. Specify Mintex by name when getting quotes for these brands.
For VW Group products (VW, Audi, SEAT, Skoda) Pagid OEM is often the OE supplier and is the more natural choice. Mintex is functionally equivalent because both come from TMD Friction but the OE-direct fit is via Pagid. The difference is small.
For BMW Group products (BMW, Mini) ATE is the typical OE supplier on discs and Pagid or Textar on pads. Mintex is an acceptable OE-equivalent at a similar price point.
For Japanese and Korean products (Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan) the OE supply chain is more varied. Mintex is one of several acceptable OE-equivalent options including ATE, Akebono (in some applications), and Bosch.
Cost comparison against alternatives
On a Mk7 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost the front disc pair pricing in the UK aftermarket roughly looks like this: Apec or Delphi budget tier £30 to £45, Bosch entry-level £40 to £55, Mintex or Pagid OEM £45 to £85, ATE £55 to £85, Brembo Max £70 to £130. Ford Motorcraft dealer pricing is £100 to £160 for the same physical casting as the Mintex part.
The right answer for most Focus owners is Mintex (OE-direct, fair price) or Pagid OEM (similar engineering, similar price). The budget tier saves £15 to £30 per pair and is fine for a car you plan to sell within 12 months. Brembo Max is a marginal upgrade rarely worth specifying on a standard Focus. Motorcraft dealer parts are the same Mintex casting at 80 to 100% more.
On a BMW 3 Series F30 the calculus shifts. ATE OE-equivalent at £75 to £130 is the OE-direct choice. Mintex at £70 to £130 is equally acceptable and similar quality. Brembo Max at £110 to £220 is a sensible upgrade on an M Sport or M340i. Dealer parts at £180 to £280 are the warranty-anxiety premium.
Common questions about Mintex brake discs in the UK
How much do Mintex brake discs cost in the UK?
Mintex brake discs in the UK aftermarket cost £40 to £140 per pair depending on car. Mainstream cars (Ford Focus, Vauxhall Corsa, VW Golf) sit in the £40 to £85 range. Premium and SUV cars (BMW, Audi, Range Rover) run £80 to £140. The Mintex range emphasises OE-quality casting at competitive pricing rather than aesthetic upgrades or premium performance compounds.
Is Mintex an OE brand?
Yes, Mintex is owned by TMD Friction, which supplies brake friction material to Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Volvo, and several other manufacturers at the OE level. The Mintex-branded aftermarket disc and pad uses the same friction material formulations and similar casting standards as the OE supply. Buying Mintex aftermarket is closer to OE than buying a budget-tier alternative.
Is Mintex better than Pagid OEM?
They are functionally similar OE-quality options at similar price points. Pagid OEM is owned by TMD Friction too, so the underlying engineering is from the same parent company. The differences are mostly in which OE applications each brand supplies and slight pad compound variations. For a Ford or Jaguar Land Rover product, Mintex is the natural choice because it is closer to the factory specification. For a VW Group product, Pagid OEM is more often the factory specification.
Should I fit Mintex pads with Mintex discs?
Yes when possible. Mintex (and Pagid OEM) discs and pads are designed and tested as matched systems. Mixing manufacturers (e.g. Brembo disc with Mintex pad) is generally fine for road use but can produce slightly higher noise, slightly faster bedding-in, and slightly different brake feel. For best results buy disc-and-pad axle kits from one brand.
Where can I buy Mintex brake discs in the UK?
Mintex has extensive UK aftermarket distribution through Euro Car Parts, GSF Car Parts, Carparts4Less, and most independent garage parts suppliers. Online retail through TMD Friction's own catalogue is available. Most independent garages will quote Mintex as the default OE-equivalent option when not specifying a brand explicitly, particularly for Ford and Jaguar Land Rover work.
What is the warranty on Mintex brake discs?
Standard Mintex aftermarket warranty is 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, against manufacturing defect. This is in line with Pagid OEM and most OE-equivalent brands. Brembo carries similar terms. The warranty does not cover wear within normal service life, accident damage, or fitment errors. For full terms see the Mintex packaging and TMD Friction's UK warranty policy.
Related guides on this site
Sources
- * TMD Friction corporate brand portfolio and OE relationships
- * Mintex aftermarket product catalogue (Crystallis disc range)
- * Euro Car Parts Mintex retail catalogue
- * GSF Car Parts Mintex trade catalogue
- * Carparts4Less Mintex range
All prices reflect UK aftermarket retail as of May 2026 and exclude labour and VAT.