Phillip G

Forgot to ask the tech guys at AWE yesterday. Will my new pads/rotors (mintex pads, Bittleman? rotors) be able to handle my auto-crossing attempts this spring (after a fat check and new tires)???

RKA

Zimmerman is the name.

If you got the Red Box pads, the word is they aren't very good on the track. Lot's of fade, and I think I remember reports of them cracking/crumbling under the stress. The cross drilled rotors may help keep temps down to avoid this, but I really don't know...I'm giving you hearsay.

The Mintex C-Tech pads are more appropriate for track use.

Rich L.

The RedBox pads should be fine for autocross. On a full track, they don't hold up. But autocross really doesn't generate much heat.

C-Tech pads would kinda suck in autocross because they need to warm up before they stop well. You won't get them warm in an autocross run. I have trouble with them on track too. They do much better than the RedBox, but still fade.

Good luck,
Rich