need some brake pad advice
12-06-2002, 01:10 AM
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need some brake pad advice
I was wondering what type of brake pad you guys think i should get for my 944s, whats a good brand. i want some thing with more stopping power than factory. i plan on rebuilding my calipers and painting them red also.
12-06-2002, 01:37 AM
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I used Mintex Racing Pads on my 924. They are kinda weak for about the first mile, but as soon as they warm up, they are awesome! I would definately recommend them, I am going to put them on my 931 as well. 
12-06-2002, 01:44 AM
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i've got mintex pads on my street '44... they're awesome! i'm not sure if they're racing or what have you, but trust me they are an IMMENSE improvement over the stock pads on the 83.
go mintex!
or should i say.... stop mintex! <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />
-Mike
go mintex!
or should i say.... stop mintex! <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />
-Mike
12-06-2002, 02:21 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by ERAU944:
i've got mintex pads on my street '44...<hr></blockquote>
I have Mintex "red box." Dirt cheap, available locally, no squeal, and very good cold manners. I have never experienced fade in the 944, but then I don't really flog it. I can lock up all four wheels at will, so obviously my tires are the limiting factor.
Any kind of organic pad, like red box, will dust like crazy. You just have to keep on top of it; remove, clean (I like to use Simple Green), and wax your wheels when you do your thorough car wash and wax.
The finish on my wheels kinda sucks anyway, so I'm doing an experiment and leaving the wax, not buffing it out, on the inside of the wheels.
YMMV.
i've got mintex pads on my street '44...<hr></blockquote>
I have Mintex "red box." Dirt cheap, available locally, no squeal, and very good cold manners. I have never experienced fade in the 944, but then I don't really flog it. I can lock up all four wheels at will, so obviously my tires are the limiting factor.
Any kind of organic pad, like red box, will dust like crazy. You just have to keep on top of it; remove, clean (I like to use Simple Green), and wax your wheels when you do your thorough car wash and wax.
The finish on my wheels kinda sucks anyway, so I'm doing an experiment and leaving the wax, not buffing it out, on the inside of the wheels.
YMMV.
12-07-2002, 02:41 AM
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thanks for the advice i think i decided to go with the mitex ctech for advanced stoping, i know they are gonna be rough on my rotors so hell its probably time to replace those to so im gonna gets some cross drilled.
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Cross-drilled rotors are a waste of money unless you do serious track work, and then you are probably better off with slotted rotors. They won't make you stop any faster in street driving, if anything they would be worse because they have less friction surface.
They look damn cool, but evaluate why you want them and whether the "cool look" is worth the money.
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They look damn cool, but evaluate why you want them and whether the "cool look" is worth the money.
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12-07-2002, 08:32 PM
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Don't forget stres fractures.
One of those guys racing a 700ho Z-car had to pull out of a race once bcause his rotors had so many stress fractures.
Just found out a guy I semi do business with has cryo equipment, does barrells and motors. Have to look into it.
Oh and BTW on that note bidding 4 speerate contracts with the gummint. Big money many years deals. Already looking at the GT2 ot the local Porsche dealer.
One of those guys racing a 700ho Z-car had to pull out of a race once bcause his rotors had so many stress fractures.
Just found out a guy I semi do business with has cryo equipment, does barrells and motors. Have to look into it.
Oh and BTW on that note bidding 4 speerate contracts with the gummint. Big money many years deals. Already looking at the GT2 ot the local Porsche dealer.
