Brake pads
 

Best pads for improved stopping for a street vehicle. Should I go with ceamic even though I plane to keep rotars and calipers for now.

No, you should go with Sintered.

http://www.essexparts.com/storage/wy...e%20pads_3.pdf

I have winmax w2 brake pads. Awesome brakes, a little more bite than oem but stops really hard and linear. But there's a lot of brake dust compared to oem.

I have the stop tech pads on both axles. I also have upgraded to SS lines, but that shouldn't make too much of a difference. The stoptech's are more than anything I could want in a street pad. They are JUST OK ON TRACK but get hot after 15-20m. I wouldn't recommend them for track use as a result.

But for a street car that sees autoX even? They're cheap, strong and wear well. Work in winter, summer and everything in between, and the car stops SO much better than stock.

We definitely can help you out based on your needs and application. ;)

I can only think of 3 reasons not to use the OE calipers and rotors:
1. You are spending a small fortune on brake pads (click here for link)
2. You are competing and the weight reduction and potential change in bias is beneficial to warrant the expense (likely hand in hand with #1)
3. Hardparking

OE brakes just need a fluid flush and appropriate pad choice and they will hold up to pretty much everything a casual/amateur could want. Since you're not leaving public roads you probably don't even need a fluid flush until it's time for maintenance.

I don't mean to preach, and I don't know you're particular experience, but there are lots of factors to consider, and there's already been VERY GOOD advice about staying "street" for the street, i.e., OE. But, swapping out pads is a relatively easy--if not inexpensive--way to fiddle, experiment, and possibly find improved braking; which is always a good thing, I think.

So, take a look at the lower number Winmax compounds, or Ferodo DS2500--my personal favorite. Just remember that you need to use performance pads as intended to avoid glazing them.

I have the W2's, awesome!!! Haven't tried them on the track yet but I think these should be just right. You should also flush out the stock brake fluid for a higher performing fluid.