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Old 10-01-2002, 11:37 AM
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Default Brake Pads for the Track

I run Mintex Red Box Pads on the street and just wanted someone's opinion on whether or not I should upgrade both front and rear pads, or if just doing the front is enough. Will a different co-efficient of friction between the front and rear have an adverse effect on overall braking?
I'm thinking of getting Hawk HP Plus pads for the track.
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Default Redbox are TERRIBLE at the track...

I would under no condition use those.
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don't run them on the street though...

some track pads only work well when warmed up, when cold a 18 wheeler will stop faster then you.

if you go to the track alot, they're a good investment. mintex is just a oem replacement at best.
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Well whats a good compromise for the track & street use.
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Default HP+ are great at the track. but they squeal so not so fun on the street.

mintex work, but you'll go thru a set in one day.

Even with my 4 piston calipers, I went through a set of mintex in 3 days.

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Default How bad do they squeel???

best place to get em?
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Default also try ebc red stuff or green stuff.

red is designed more toward track / green stuff is good for street, a lil sloppy imo for track, but much better then those mintex ur running.
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Change front AND rear or you'll still overcook the front pads
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Default Try a local race shop...all the shops here carry them.

I said RACE shop not rice shop

squeal....pretty bad... sometimes like the wear sensors.....


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