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

[Lee Levitt]

Steve writes:
>
> 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?
>

Steve,

In my experience, the Mintex Reds aren't quite up to the challenge of day to
day driving. They're not bad, but if you drive your car the way it's meant
to be driven, they'll fail.

I melted a rear pad in one pretty spirited drive. I moved over to the Hawk
HPS and so far am happy with them.

Lee
'95.5 S6 avant
'96 A6 quattro avant