Re: Brake Pad Performance

[Khan Klatt <kmk@pacificrim.net>]

At 10:13 AM -0800 3/22/99, Talitmon@aol.com wrote:
>Hello all,
>
>I just turned 26K on my GLX,  What is average mileage
>to change the brake pads?
>
>Right now I drive 70% city, 30% highway.
>
>>From your experience, is there a pad that can offer
>better performance on stock brakes, other than
>stock pads.(Dust issue's aside)??

Mintex Redbox pads are great for even hard, street driving. They have lower
dust than stock (very little dust) and perform (perhaps only slightly)
better than the stock pads. I use them myself (don't have experience with
others) and I'm very pleased so far. The money it has saved me in wheel
cleaners was worth the price. :)

Often, mechanics will give you an estimate of how much life you have left
in your pads (30% -- time to change, 50% you can go another 5000 miles,
etc.). But I wouldn't wait until then to order a set of Redbox pads. If you
want to save a few bucks you can just order the front pads, as they take
care of most of your stopping force, and are the most significant
contributor to brake dust.

-Khan