[s-cars] 993tt brake pad Q's

[Serge Filanovsky]

Paulie,
Given the growing nature of your family, and you being the provider and all,
I think it would be irresponsible not to replace the A8 boat-anchors with
the much more effective P-brake rotors.


The Hawks (HPS) worked much better than the Mintex Red Junk Pads for me, and
ECS no longer sells them (Mntex) with that kit. It was necessary to
generously heat up the Hawks every now and then, as a sort of re-bedding
procedure. I am certain you are up to the task.


Serge Filanovsky

95.5 S6 Avant




 
> 
> Gents-
> 
> So my 993 / Euro A8L / Mintex red "Johnny Law Avoidance System" has lasted a
> staggeringly amazing ~ 40-45k and my pads are now <finally> thinner than my
> wallet (microscopic).  Time for replacement.  How they lasted this long is
> beyond me, my brakes get, er, um, USED.
> 
> Seriously pondering the P rotors just to save the weight, but the $$$
> difference is going to be a tough nut to sell the wife on.  We'll see.  ECS
> gives free 'trade in' for the requisite brackets for the change, right?  My
> rotors are likely toast, they do shudder slightly...  right?
> 
> THAT said...  I'm considering likely either OEM Textar pads or some sort of
> Hawk pad (???), based off of previous feedback gleaned from some of you
> here.  My Q's for you all are:
> 
> 1) which way to go?  Car is daily driver in northeast, sees ~ 20k / yr. of
> 'thorough daily enjoyment' (yeah thaaat's it)...
> 2) costs of each?  If there is a huge differential that may be my answer...
> 
> TIA, suggestions appreciated!
> 
> -Paul
> CT
> '95 //S6 stopping Mihneaified power repeatedly, violently, addictively...
> brakes nearly the most fun part of car tho Xe's likely a close 2nd
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