06-28-2016, 02:03 PM
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Pads for Boxster S 2001 - EBC / Hawk / Mitrex
Hi,
I need to replace my pads and was wondering if i should go with EBC, Hawk or Mitrex, i don't take my car to the track but drive aggressively..
Thanks for your replaies!
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06-28-2016, 02:25 PM
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On the slippery slope
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EBC Red Stuff is a good choice
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06-28-2016, 03:17 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
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+1 on the Redstuff. I use them on the street and on the track ( DE) and they work well, low dust and no noise.
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06-29-2016, 04:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyBoy
Hi,
I need to replace my pads and was wondering if i should go with EBC, Hawk or Mitrex, i don't take my car to the track but drive aggressively..
Thanks for your replaies! 
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For street use, and even autocross, use the OEM pads. They are very good without the negative effects like squealing, heavy dusting, and rotor wear that you get from racing pads.
I switch to Pagid RS-14 for track use, but switch back to OEM pads as soon as possible after a track event.
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06-29-2016, 05:02 PM
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On the slippery slope
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IIRC, OEM/stock pads dust a fair bit
Most ceramic pads are low or no dust
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06-30-2016, 01:56 PM
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Location: Miami florida
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Mintex are great. The cheapest oem pad and the coefficient of friction is better than the very expensive brembo pads.
I used mine in a DE event and they worked great. No fade. You will lose about 1/3 to half the pad material.
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06-30-2016, 02:56 PM
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+1 for EBC Red stuff pads. Great bite with low dust. They don't need to warm up either. Oem pads are the worst for dust.
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06-30-2016, 03:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayG
IIRC, OEM/stock pads dust a fair bit
Most ceramic pads are low or no dust
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Agree 100%... Been there done that
Ken 🚘
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06-30-2016, 03:27 PM
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Rennzenn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Virginia
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+1 on EBC. That's my choice on the street.
Quote:
Originally Posted by itskenallen
+1 for EBC Red stuff pads. Great bite with low dust. They don't need to warm up either. Oem pads are the worst for dust.
Ken
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