I tried the carbotech 1521 to try to get silent street pads with better bite but no dice, it’s the same as the OEM akebonos
Cons: same as OEM, no better bite
Part number: 1521
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I recommend Carbotech brake pads. Expensive af but last twice as long and are better than just about any other pads out there.
Pros: long lasting, high performance
Cons: expensive
Stock pads are terrible for longevity. They have to do too many different things from factory, buy a set of aftermarket to your needs. I had a set of Carbotech which lasted 50k in the front and over 60k in the rear, with aggressive driving.
Pros: lasted 50k-60k
Cons: terrible for longevity
Vehicle:
MINI
Mileage: 50000 km
Carbotech is the way :) Seriously though, I have XP-12 front and XP-8 rear on my Elise and had XP-12 on my Focus ST and they are great. Tried the Hawks on one car, and hated them. Downside of the carbotech is the insane squealing on the street.
Pros: great performance
Cons: insane squealing
Second the recommendation for the Carbotech 1521 compound, good choice for the street.
Pros: good choice for street
Vehicle:
Audi
I've had very good results using Carbotech pads. Their street pad compount 1521 is comparable to OEM but without the brake dust and their various XP track pads have been very consistent and predictable.
Pros: comparable to OEM, consistent
Cons: without the brake dust
Vehicle:
Audi
I have the 1521’s, and will add another data point - less initial bite, great modulation. No dust, No noise. Overall I’m happy with them, but will continue to experiment - next round of braking components - floating/2 piece rotors and new calipers.
Pros: great modulation, no dust, no noise
Cons: less initial bite
I have used the Carbotech 1521 pads for a while and have been very satisfied. They are also made in the USA.
Pros: very satisfied, made in USA
Received the brake pads today. They look pretty massive.
Pros: pads look massive
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I had a set of the Carbotech fast road/track day pads in my AW11 before I had to scrap it and they were amazing.
Pros: amazing performance
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