Re: Brake Pads

[Feenix <feenix@javanet.com>]

Christian Els wrote:
> 
> In my other so-called life ;) there have been many illustrious threads on
> the merits of pad X and rotor Y.
> 
> Hawk Blues retain the honor of being great dedicated track pads but not
> liveable on the street - too loud, too dirty, stop lousy when cold
> 
> I have been using Ferodo pads in my 16V, and in previous VWs and I like them
> a lot for all around use, although they tend toward the short end of
> life-span.
> 
> Another good compromise are Porterfield P4S <-- the 'S' is important. These
> are nominally street pads, that work well cold. This is typically better in
> an AutoX environment where you run short sessions and don't have a lot of
> time to build heat up prior to your run. I use these in my 'other' car and
> am very happy. Less dust that with OEM Jurid pads, to boot.
> 
> HTH,
> 
> Christian
> stuff...
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: FreshApple <freshapple@mac.com>
> To: scirocco list <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 12:24 PM
> Subject: Brake Pads
> 
> I am considering 2 kinds of front brake pads.  The first are Hawk brand
> "blue" series brake pads.  The second would be Ferodos.  Any thoughts on
> which might be a better application with ATE powerdisc (slotted) 10.1"
> front rotors?  Has anybody used either of these?  Good experiences / bad
> experiences?  The Hawk brand are 40 bucks more, but seem to be a heavier
> duty pad, more for racing and auto-x.  Any thoughts?
> 

Another really good pad I have found for street that takes alot of heat
and heavy stopping are Mintex red box.

Feenix
80 1.8

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