MrSparkles

I heard that they don't bite as well in the cold. Is this true? If so, what is a better set of brake pads out there?

Stratocaster1422

they don't brake any better than cheaper pads, and they definitely don't produce less dust.

For a generic, cheap, stock function, minimal dust pad...I like the Raybestos.

I have Porterfield R4-S aggressive street pads on shipment right now.

spdrcrpete

I searched and searched before chosing the mintex reds, and everything boiled down to "good street pad". I don't thing that they are that great. They don't suck, but they aren't great. I would definitely go with a more aggressive pad if I was to do it again.

I used to run metalmasters on my 944S a while back and they were leagues above the mintex reds. I don't know if todays metalmasters are the same, but if they are I'd go with them.

audiohs

they produce A LOT less dust. My experience is that they don't have as good of an initial bite compared to the OE pads but performance wise, I don't feel that I'm giving up anything. I haven't tried other brands.

njskier (A4i)

OEM pads and clean your wheels once a week.

OneEyedJack

I used to run Repco metalmasters on my GTI and loved the performance. FWIW, they are now sold under the name AXXIS.

PDXA4

and yes initial bite ain't as good as OEM, but that is the price you pay...

Audi Junkie

pagid blue. not a "race" pad, a "premium" pad.

Chazzz

I want excellent bite, and fade free performance, plus the ability to to autoX and track days.

On my other cars:

I have tried EBC Green. They suck. I can't tell the difference in bite, and they dust like crazy. Someone "in the know" told me they spent all their $$$ on marketing hype, and were not all that good. My experience verifies this.

Axxis Metal Master, or better yet the newer Axxis Ultimates. I haven't used these myself, but they get rave reviews as a good aggressive (good bite) relatively fade free pad that does not dust too much. These seem to be one of the best pads around.

My personal choice:
Hawk HP +. These are slightly more aggressive than the Axxis ultimate. I.E. more dust, more rotor wear, better bite, better heat resistance (slightly better on the track). I love them for the performance, but you will get dust. Personally, I don't mind the cleaning for the extra performance. They are great!
(The HP Street is a little less aggressive if that is what you want). As a bonus, I can swap out the front pads for Hawk Race pads for a track day, and still have a Front/Rear ballance with similar coefficient of friction.

Porterfield is also a great choice for excellent pads, but I haven't used them.

drwombat

where'd you get that quote in your sig?