Hi there mate,
Im new to the minitwin game too and in a pretty similar position! This is one area I have been suffering with on track!
Up untill recently I had been using EBC sintered pads, but now ive been finding some more pace I just cant get on with them! They seem to act like an on/off switch with no mid range feel, and in heavy braking areas feels as tho the front will lock up.
I switched to Performance Friction pads and for me, they transformed the bike! They give me alot more confidence to brake later.I am not a front runner so I cant talk for the top guys, so I can only speak from the point at which im at now.
I have standard calipers and discs under the minitwin regs.
Hope this helps.....Matty Boy