Brake pad recommendations.
 

Title says it all.

If i stick with the stock calipers/rotors for now, what are some good upgrades for the front and rear pads.

Or should i just skip that and put new BBK on all four or front only?

Thanks!

I would recommend Stoptech pads to replace the OEM pads. If you're not tracking the car at all, don't waste your money on a BBK. Just replace the lines, rotors, pads, and brake fluid to improve the braking.

My god this comes up alot. The good thing is I'm starting to see some patterns. Stop Tech, Project Mu, and Ferodo all seem to get the most recommendations.

Myself, I'm a little hesitant to try the Stop Techs because the price seems to good to be true. I fear I'll get what I payed for them. That said, they are cheap enough to take the risk on. :iono:

The Stoptech's are great pads for the money. We have them on our car with STI Brembo's. They are a notch above the OEM, similar to the Hawk HPS or Project Mu Type NS or B Force.

If you want a pad that can truly run dual duty, cold bite on the street, and can take the heat of the track, the Project Mu HC+800 are killer. They are noisy and dusty though.

What type of application are you looking for? Can you breakdown the type of driving you will be doing? :)

stop techs are awesome pads. I never had them fade on me in my STi when i did autox or mountain roads.

What's your goal?

I don't like blindly making recommendations, when I have no idea what you're trying to accomplish.

Thanks for the input all. Guess i should have clarified. I would say at this point 80% street, and 20% track. Although if i start tracking and enjoying it, will probably attempt to start doing that more. Thinking like 2 track days a month for the the next 3-4 months, at least till it starts snowing.

Again mentioning in previous similar threads. Braking power is cumulative, and a good set of tires is overlooked many times as a big factor in braking performance.

We recommend a dedicated track pad if you intend to track 2 days a month for 3-4 months. That is a fairly aggressive schedule and no street intended compound will sustain your pace long enough to keep you happy. :)

Stoptech pads are good, Hawk HPS pads would be good as well. I do the same percentage on the track as well, just about, but I went with the Hawk HP Plus pads. The HP Plus pads stop like a mother, but they do squeak and make noise on cold stops in the morning for example, and some other situations. I've never had a pad stop that hard, except for when I did have a Brembo BBK on my previous car with track pads, but for the stock caliper/rotor they are the strongest pads I can find that are good for the street too.

In all honesty, you might be good with just Stoptech OR with the HPS pads if you don't want squeaks and noises.

I'd recommend getting a pair of pads: a track set and a street set that have compatible bedding.

Carbotech 1521/XP8/10/12
Project Mu NS400/HC+800/HC+/CR/999

That was kind of the direction i was thinking, get a set for each application. I was really expecting to be replacing pads after every track day, or at least every month, since that would be around 2 track days and then some minimal daily driving.

If you buy the proper tools, it's super quick.

Lightweight floor jack
Jack stands
Cordless Impact

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