Audi2Ody

contrary to quattrofrog's expereince below...ATE powerdiscs in front and Red Box all around did not fix my wet braking problem.

Cross drilled Zimmerman rotors and Red Box all around has cured it. I recommend this setup for everyday street use.

Oh, and no squealing from the Red Boxes.

moribundman

Only when new, or in general when you step on it?

I got the slotted (elliptic) ATE discs, and I don't have a wet-braking problem.

Audi2Ody

grab much more suddenly. The Red box would have a more gradual, smoother feeling. I don't know about comparing actual stopping distances, but I'd say they perform about the same on the street.

On the track, red Box will melt away pretty quickly. I swap out to C-techs for track use.

If you don't have the wet braking issue, that's great. It is a problem that unexplicably, only some people have.

Digit@lex

Great description of the stock and Mintex. That's how my Mintex feel compared to stock.

moribundman

I get scared when driving other cars now. :-P
By buddy had trouble slowing my car down gently...

Audi2Ody

I guess you'll have to weigh your preference for the OEM's initial grab vs, the reduced dust of the Mintex to decide what is best for you.

You'll lose that OEM grab with most replacement pads. I've used Raybestos and Mintex C-tech and they didn't have the grab. You could search around to see what people experienced with EBC Green, Pagid, etc...

moribundman

I've gotten used to it over the past 6 years. ;-)