The other side of the coin is what I have stated before, brake systems are tested with specific compounds combinations and changing these may not be noticeable to the average driver, but your ABS and traction control depend on very specific characteristics from the brake system. Using anything other than TUV approved pads has the potential to change the dynamics of your ABS and Traction control. Mintex has ECE Regulation 90 approval, that is within 5% of TUV spec.

Axxis pads have no approval they get glowing praise from customers so that should be considered, however without being compliant with TUV or R90 they do not earn a place on my vehicles.

I say go Mintex !