Axxis Deluxe Vs. Mintex Brake Pads

[willrwilli]

Here is my situation, I need to replace the brakes on my 01 X5. I have read that the Axxis Deluxe and the Mintex pads both last long, and reduce brake dust. I was set on buying the Axxis pads, but can't find them at any local locations. However I have found the Mintex pads at a parts store 2 miles away from my house. How much of a difference is there? Is it a large difference or a small one? Please help

Willie

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by willrwilli

Here is my situation, I need to replace the brakes on my 01 X5. I have read that the Axxis Deluxe and the Mintex pads both last long, and reduce brake dust. I was set on buying the Axxis pads, but can't find them at any local locations. However I have found the Mintex pads at a parts store 2 miles away from my house. How much of a difference is there? Is it a large difference or a small one? Please help

Willie

Having had both, here is my feedback.

Brake Dust - I give a slight edge to the Axxis Plus. However, both the Mintex and the Axxis are head and shoulders better than the OEM pads.

Performance - I found both the Axxis and the Mintex to be comparable in performance, and every bit as good as the OEM pads

Longevity - I got only 23K from the OEM pads, which I thought was terrible. I got 57K from the Mintex Red Box pads - well over double the OEM pads. So far I only have about 1K on the Axxis, so it's too soon to tell how long they will last.

Contact Dave Z. at http://www.zeckhausen.com/ and he can send you a set of Axxis pads at a good price. Tell him that you were referred by X5world (UCrewX5) and see if he'll give you a discount

[jditom]

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

Having had both, here is my feedback.

Brake Dust - I give a slight edge to the Axxis Plus. However, both the Mintex and the Axxis are head and shoulders better than the OEM pads.

Performance - I found both the Axxis and the Mintex to be comparable in performance, and every bit as good as the OEM pads

Longevity - I got only 23K from the OEM pads, which I thought was terrible. I got 57K from the Mintex Red Box pads - well over double the OEM pads. So far I only have about 1K on the Axxis, so it's too soon to tell how long they will last.

Contact Dave Z. at http://www.zeckhausen.com/ and he can send you a set of Axxis pads at a good price. Tell him that you were referred by X5world (UCrewX5) and see if he'll give you a discount

I also got a set of Axxis pads sent to me by Dave for about $100 front and rear. They are sweet. After brake in they feel as good as OEM and minimal dust Sorry I have never used Mintex.

[boskone]

I just installed new axxis pads plus brembo rotors on the front of my 2000 4.4 non sport.

I found these guys to be great. They ship out of Seattle, Wa and LA, so if you are on the west coast, shipping is cheap. http://www.importrp.com/home.php

[AlpineMsix]

i have heard that usually these pads that yes they do reduce dust, but then again might cause actual "squealing/squeaking" noise as some brakes pads do, the OEM ones are softer and therefor cause more brake dust but less noise or no noise at all.

[jditom]

Originally Posted by imola4.8isWA

i have heard that usually these pads that yes they do reduce dust, but then again might cause actual "squealing/squeaking" noise as some brakes pads do, the OEM ones are softer and therefor cause more brake dust but less noise or no noise at all.

1000 miles and no noise.

[AutoXer]

5000 miles on my Axxis pad and Brembo rotors and everything is great! No noise, no squeals, brakes well.

[Kewl X5]

I have Axxis ultimate that I got from Hayaku. Great stopping power, dust is the same as OEM, but maybe a little less and it really grabs even when cold. The Axxis ultimate is a more "sportier" version of the Axxis deluxe.

My experience with Axxis has been very positive.
Brake squeal is no more than OEM.

[willrwilli]

Here is the scoop. Since the Mintex were instantly available I went ahead and bought them. I will post my results when I am finished.

Thanks for the input.

Willie

[SuaveX5]

Originally Posted by imola4.8isWA

i have heard that usually these pads that yes they do reduce dust, but then again might cause actual "squealing/squeaking" noise as some brakes pads do, the OEM ones are softer and therefor cause more brake dust but less noise or no noise at all.

I have about 2000 miles on my Axxis Delux with the Brembo cross drilled rotors and i have not had any problems i`m very with them

Originally Posted by boskone

I found these guys to be great. They ship out of Seattle, Wa and LA, so if you are on the west coast, shipping is cheap. http://www.importrp.com/home.php.

i got all my parts from them, i will do business with them any time, good prices and fast shipping.

see this pic
http://www.xoutpost.com/gallery/showi...imageuser=1125