Best brake pads for DD

[Gawernator]

It seems like there's just so many varieties and brands of brake pads for the 944. The brands I'm seeing on PP for the 86 like Textar, and Mintex, and Jurid I have never even heard of. Last time I bought brake pads I think I got some no name set from O'reilly's. Is there any sort of comprehensive guide to the highest quality brands and a good compromise between performance and regular drivability?

[Dan Himan]

Not sure, but heard ceramic is king. Reduced or no squeaking.

[ernie9944]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

It seems like there's just so many varieties and brands of brake pads for the 944. The brands I'm seeing on PP for the 86 like Textar, and Mintex, and Jurid I have never even heard of. Last time I bought brake pads I think I got some no name set from O'reilly's. Is there any sort of comprehensive guide to the highest quality brands and a good compromise between performance and regular drivability?

Personally I would buy those for a street driven car.Good stopping power,minimum dust no squeal.Don't know about Textar & Mintex but stay away from Jurid they produce ton of dust.Brake Rotors, Brake Pads and Performance Brake Upgrades

[bordin34]

I have Axxis Metal Master. They dust a ton the first hundred or so miles.

[flash968]

Porterfield R4-S. no question. no cold stops like metal masters. less wear on rotors too. no noise. minimal dust, and the dust they make is easier to clean.

you get what you pay for

[Catamax944]

I used metal masters for a long time , lots of dust but low wear good braking and no noise. Now i have ebc green stuff ,less dust ,better braking,no noise but they eat the rotors pretty fast.

[CHICKS]

My 86 came with a extra set of mintex, and I put them on when I did brakes last. They are dusty, but they stop good, and no noise. IIRC they're made in the UK and not China, they also don't cost that much.

[Gawernator]

I saw that... Mintex was OEM and they're under $30 for a pair... however I might try that front brake kit from Rennbay when I do go to replace my pads and rotors.

[CHICKS]

Ah' yes that too, the Rennbay kit is a great deal.

[flash968]

i've been blown away by the porterfields. same goes with everybody i know using them. low dust, no noise, long life, great stopping. what else do you want from a pad?

i run them on the denali, and get about 60k from a set. i am going to get about 35k out of a set on the blue 968, but i drive that car hard, and change my pads at 50%.

[FLYGEEZER]

Nothing but ceramic on any car for me. No dust,no noise, no fade & wear well.