TTschwing

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13940/mintexbevel.jpg"></center><p>Interesting observation while doing my solo brake install/caliper redecorating: Due to the extreme bevel on the stock pads, the Mintex pads have approx. 25% more pad surface area contacting the disk. Same with the rear pads. I haven't driven the car with the new pads yet so I can't report yet on braking improvements (if any). I beveled the Mintex's about 1/8 inch on the leading and trailing edges. Back to the garage!

225TTR

Same case with EBCs.

JustJeff

you may need to champher the leading edge of the pads.

TTschwing

but 1/2-3/4 inch seems excessive! First ride and all seems fine. Mintex pads have pretty aggressive anti-squeal pads already affixed.
We'll see as the miles roll up!

HiTEC

I didn't bother on my A4 and TT, and have had no sqeaking issues. That is an EBC issue

225TTR

Not so with mine. When I had Mintex on my rears they squeaked (even AFTER champhering).

JustJeff

Sounds good, keep us posted

Just Plain Cliff

"A bigger pad of the same compound in the same location as a smaller pad will not yield shorter stopping distances. The amount of pressure applied, pad friction coefficient, and the diameter on the rotor at which that pressure is applied, determine the torque reaction, or stopping force. A bigger pad does not apply more pressure, only the same pressure over a bigger area. Where the size of the pad matters is in terms of heat capacity and wear rate. A larger pad will absorb more initial heat (less thermal shock), and have better wear characteristics (longer pad life)." StopTech FAQs