[s-cars] Front brake research/ brake pad recommendations

[cello@adelphia.net]

Great info, Dave, and a big help.   It's exactly what I'm looking for.   I'm not adverse to getting a more aggressive pad for the occasional track day, but the Mintex sound like a good solution, which Elijah confirms.

Paul
---- Djdawson2 at aol.com wrote: 
>  
> In a message dated 2/9/2006 8:43:47 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
> cello at adelphia.net writes:
> 
> I'm  currently doing this upgrade at the moment - 993TT Big Reds/with the A8 
> 323x30  rotors.   Now I'm looking to see what folks' experiences are with a  
> variety of pads.  This car will only occasionally see track  use.
> 
> Dust and noise are a concern, but not compared to  performance.  I'm just 
> looking to benefit from what others have  experienced!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I've run 3 different sets of pads... my impressions:
> Textars... very dirty, stop great, noisy, wear medium, don't recall  price.
> Porterfields... pretty clean, stop great, minor noise, wear fast,  $180.
> Mintex... pretty clean, stop good, no noise, wear longest of the 3,  $55.
>  
> IMO, unless you're going to the track, use the Mintex.
> HTH,
> Dave