Best replacement brake pads

[curt0721]

Good question. I ride a Harley and it stops very fast which has saved more than one accident with all the distracted drivers out there. So I suppose the answer to your question is increased accident avoidance due to shorter stopping distance.
thanks.

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Originally Posted by curt0721

Good question. I ride a Harley and it stops very fast which has saved more than one accident with all the distracted drivers out there. So I suppose the answer to your question is increased accident avoidance due to shorter stopping distance.
thanks.

Then you want sticky tires. Stopping distance in these cars is all about weight and tire grip, not brake compounds. Add in a performance driving school to sharpen your technique and you may cut another 30 ft off your stopping distance.

[sb01box]

Originally Posted by curt0721

Good question. I ride a Harley and it stops very fast which has saved more than one accident with all the distracted drivers out there. So I suppose the answer to your question is increased accident avoidance due to shorter stopping distance.
thanks.

I have read many articles comparing cars with motorcycles. All state that the car can brake and corner better than motorcycles. mototcycles can out accelerate cars.
I've also ridden motorcycles for over 40 years (be it not on a track).
it's interesting that you are implying that your motorcycle stops quicker than your Boxster. have you braked hard enough for your ABS to kick in?

[curt0721]

I have not yet set off the ABS so I'll check that out. From the comments so far it seems that for street use the OEM setup is more than adequate. Thanks for the input-that will save me a few bucks. This is a very useful forum.

97 Guards Red/black with 23K miles

[Frodo]

I checked my OEM pads...they're Textars. I've been more than happy with them, but if the Mintex are as good (better?) and significantly less expensive, I'm tempted to switch.

Has anybody made the switch to Mintex and regretted it?

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Originally Posted by Frodo

I checked my OEM pads...they're Textars. I've been more than happy with them, but if the Mintex are as good (better?) and significantly less expensive, I'm tempted to switch.

Has anybody made the switch to Mintex and regretted it?

I ran OEM and Mintex happily until I got faster at the track. They were incinerated in my 1st visit to Buttonwillow Raceway. A fine street pad, not up to heavy duty track days.