[s-cars] ECS Big Reds, Mintex reds, and horrendous brake squeal

[Steve Marinello]

Well, no problem on the G60's on the stock S-cars I've driven...and I just
got a set for the Big Reds on the avant and you guys have got me concerned
that I blew it.  Time will tell, but I've got a few more miles before I swap
out.  Experiences on the Red Box pads on Big Reds on S-cars would be
appreciated.  I could always return them...  Also, I we talking just street
or some track thrown in there that gunks things up?

TIA,

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin, Gary G" <MartinGG at aetna.com>
To: "AUDI S Cars Discussion List" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 7:42 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] ECS Big Reds, Mintex reds, and horrendous brake squeal


> Well, maybe with the big brake kits the Reds squeal, but I have Mintex
Reds
> in my stock G60's, and they work fine. No sqealing, low dust and for
> 'normal' street driving, whatever that is, I like them. IME of course.
>
> Gary
> 94 UrS4
> 91 200 TQA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CLAG500 at aol.com [mailto:CLAG500 at aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 8:21 PM
> To: S4audinut at aol.com; randerson22 at sprynet.com; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] ECS Big Reds, Mintex reds, and horrendous brake
squeal
>
>
> Everyone I know who has the Mintex Reds complains of squealing. They are
> loud even with the dampers installed.
>
>   Rod, Are you using Mintex competitions? Do you think they would be good
> for a daily driver? The reds definitely leave some goo on the rotors. I
> always used semi-metalic pads before. No dust no sqeal. What kind of pad
> will make her not squeal? :-)
>
> Chad Tobin
>
> In a message dated 1/2/03 5:06:35 PM Central Standard Time,
> S4audinut at aol.com
> writes:
>
> << > ) Should I remove the pads and re-install the anti-vibration springs?
> What  > about that brake stuff you spray on the back of the pads?  > 2)
> Should I get a different brand of pads? Perhaps the Mintex reds are too  >
> hard for daily street use?  >
>
>  Cant reply on the backings, I dont use tham and have no probs. The Mintex
> reds are TOO SOFT they will leave crap on the rotors. I use the
competitions
> and they are great.  Rod  _________________________________ >>
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