Looking for 996 Big Red Std Turbo Brake Pads but Dustless...

[Alex4747]

I will admit I love my 03 X50 with almost every option available, including PCM II, short shifter, etc. It is Seal Grey with Grey Interior. The only thing I don't like is the dust the pads create. I had bought some for my Mercedes ML and they are amazing. My AMG rims rarely need cleaning and they brake great and ahve lasted for over 20k miles, inlcuding slowing that vehicle down on numerous trips to Tahoe and Yosemite.

Does anyone know where to get them. I tried I while back to get the Porterfield brand but they did not have them for the 996 Turbo with std brakes. Any ideas? :(

[daytonaed]

I am going through the same dilema. I just purchased Mintex pads from EBS. I hope they do the job.

I was told these pads will make the car brake better and will not create as much dust as stock pads.

If you want I can report back to you once I have them installed and tested to see if they realy do work?

I will admit I love my 03 X50 with almost every option available, including PCM II, short shifter, etc. It is Seal Grey with Grey Interior. The only thing I don't like is the dust the pads create. I had bought some for my Mercedes ML and they are amazing. My AMG rims rarely need cleaning and they brake great and ahve lasted for over 20k miles, inlcuding slowing that vehicle down on numerous trips to Tahoe and Yosemite.

Does anyone know where to get them. I tried I while back to get the Porterfield brand but they did not have them for the 996 Turbo with std brakes. Any ideas? :(

[Alex4747]

That would be great if you could let me know. Are you installing them yourself? How much did they cost and where did you buy them from? Also, I particularly interested in how much dust do they release onto the interior of the wheels as well as outside. Thanks Alex

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

I put Pagrid Blue racing pads on the front and the dust was reduced about

half. They were easy to do and I did it myself. The pads felt

better at the track compared to stock pads. I will put blue pads

on the back wheels soon.

Paul

[daytonaed]

Hey Alex,

I replaced the pads over the weekend but haven't really had a chance to do a good test yet. My first impression is that I can't really tell any difference in braking. But like I said I really didn't drive the car that far. I will let you know if the pads helped with the dust as well as brake feel once I've driven the car more.

To annswer your other questions yes I replaced the pads myself. Not much to it actually, loose lugs, jack up car, pull safety pin that holds large pin in place that holds pads on caliper, spread out calipers, pry pads off caliper, slide out old pads, carfully remove brake pad wear sensor, lightly coat new pads with brake quiet, slide new pads in and replace sensors and pins. Make sure you step on brakes before putting car back in gear. If don't do this the brake pedal will go to the floor when you step on the brakes for the first time after changing your brake pads. Not a good feeling when you step on the brakes and the pedal goes to the floor.

I bought the MINTEX pads from EBS Racing. Front $72.00, Rear $40.00. I highly recomend EBS, they are a pleasure to deal with and their prizes are excellent.

Ed C.

[daytonaed]

Correction I meant to type loosen lugs not loose lugs. LOL

[Alex4747]

Sounds great. Do I need new vibration plates or anything else to install them. I took my car in to do the 30k service even though it only has 17k miles, and they said the pads are like new. Did you mill the rotors to avoid squeaks?

[daytonaed]

I didn't add new vibration plates. I've found that the brake quiet stuff works pretty good by itself.

You do need to re-use the round plates that slide into the pistons in the calipers. You will know what I mean once you take the old pads out. I didn't have my rotors turned because they weren't crystalized to the point that I felt they needed to turned.

[roadsterdoc]

I've had good luck with Mintex pads. Very little dusting (about the same as the stock rear pads) and they are fine for the street. They are not a track pad. Thay are also very reasonably priced. Some people have complained of squeal, but this is remedied by a few hard stops on a regular basis. I got mine from Mike at AWE.

Chris

[Alex4747]

How are the Mintex Pads working. Are they creating dust on the calipers, inside or outside of wheels? Thanks Alex

[roadsterdoc]

They work fine on the street.

They do produce dust on the calipers and wheels. All brake pads do; there is no dustless pad.

I've had the Mintex up front for more than a year. The dust they create is about the same as the rear wheels which have the OEM (original stock) pads.

[PAULSPEED]

Hi.

Try the blues. they will reduce the dust.

Paul