I think I chose the wrong brake pads...

[Larry C Leung]

Repco Deluxe (not Metal Masters, thanks Smitty!).

LL - NY

On Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:05:28 -0800 Scott <Scott at thehinckleys.com> writes:
>Last April it was time for new front brake pads. I was tired of the
>amazing
>amount of dust that the factory pads produced, so I looked to the
>aftermarket. I ended up buying Mintex pads (the red box). I have been
>thinking they were great ever since, little dust & great stopping.
>
>Well...
>This is Seattle, and the rainy season is upon us. Herein lies the
>problem.
>The Mintex pads are TERRIBLE in this rain. I don't know if it is more
>a
>temperature issue or a water issue. When I need to come to a stop
>from
>highway speeds it feels like the brakes are doing nothing for the
>first
>couple of seconds, then they are back to normal. They continue to work
>fine
>if I keep them (warm?/dry?), but once I do another long stretch
>without
>stopping they have the same problem.
>
>I am looking for any recommendations on a performance street pad that
>brakes at least as well as the factory pads (in wet or dry) and
>doesn't
>produce a bunch of dust. Is there anything out there for me?
>
>Thanks,
>Scott
>1998 A4 2.8Q manual/sports
>