I only daily as well but I did a slight upgrade due to some spirited runs each year. I did Hawk ceramics and DBA T2 rotors. Theyre enjoyably different but likely overkill.
Pros: enjoyably different
Cons: likely overkill
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I did install Hawk HP+ pads w/Centric high carbon blank rotors and flushed the system with Motul 600 brake fluid. That setup has worked well on my girlfriend's Cooper S while it did double duty on track weekends. So, it should work for this car.
Pros: worked well on track
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Hawk HPS are GREAT.
Pros: great
Hawk HPS5.0 pads front and rear with slotted StopTech rotors.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
For track and autocross on my Miata I use Hawk HP+ and ATE Type 200 brake fluid. Both work really well, though the pads are likely overly aggressive for a daily driver.
Pros: works well, good performance
Cons: aggressive for daily use
I use (and like) ATE type 200 fluid and Hawk HPS or Ferodo DS2500 pads, for autox.
Pros: good performance, reliable
brakes i would go with Zimmerman, ATE or Brembo rotors. now for pads go with Hawk HPS 5.0. the just very little and STOP. Plus they are easy on rotors. i know because i have them.
Pros: easy on rotors, STOP
Cons: just very little
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Brakes were great, no fade issues(Hawk Ceramic 5.0 pads up front, stockers in the rear) running Motul RBF. Mixed conditions so I had a little of everything, rain, drying, damp. NO bias problems at all, no issues w/the ABS doing funky things. The car didn't want to throw itself off track or anything like that, even in the rain. Just very progressive feel. They put up with me having to trailbrake the crap out of this car so I figure they did ok.
Pros: Great performance, No fade issues, Very progressive feel
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Part number: CERAMIC 5.0
Front Golf R OEM Brakes include: TyrolSport Stainless Steel brake lines TyrolSport Caliper Stiffener kit (re-lubed every year - had them on for 4 years, re-lubed 3 Times, so good condition) Hawk HPS pads The above parts were installed at about the 24k mile point, so have about 24k miles on them.
Pros: good condition, re-lubed yearly
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 38624 km
Love the pads, don't like the squealing at times, but for a high torque pad it's really good. They have the same feeling at Hawk DTC's which I use on track, but have that strong bite at a MUCH lower temp. than the DTC's do.
Pros: strong bite, high torque
Cons: squealing at times
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