I'm very happy with the Akebono pads that I put on all four corners of my FA5 a few months ago. No noise, low dust, and good bite for daily driving.
Pros: low dust, good bite
Cons: none
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Just switched to dba t2 w Hawk ceramics (combo set from new provisions racing) w factory calipers and lines.
I’d been considering brembo swap, but money had to be reallocated, so I abandoned full upgrade dreams. Old rotors were warped and pads were a dusty mess, so pretty much anything was an improvement.
Hawks are quiet, super-smooth/consistent engagement when I step on pedal, and minimal dust. Definitely happy w decision.
Pros: quiet, smooth engagement, minimal dust
I’m loving my powers too ceramic pads… the reduction in break dust is awesome
Pros: reduced brake dust
Vehicle:
Subaru
Ceramic pads are quiet and create minimal dust. I have the Brembo package and definitely lose some initial bite after installing Akebono Cermics, but I have grown accustomed to it. Love not having to clean dust off of my wheel all the time.
Pros: quiet, minimal dust
Cons: lose initial bite
Vehicle:
Honda Civic
I have stoptech "performance brake pads" on my front and rear. Feels like OEM but more dusty
Pros: feels like OEM
Cons: more dusty
I’m happy with my PowerStops
Pros: happy with brakes
Vehicle:
Subaru Impreza
Bosch’s Quietcast brakes have never done me wrong. I’ve used them in three vehicles now and had good pad life and performance on a budget. No squeaks, decent life for ceramics.
Pros: good pad life, no squeaks
Part number: BC1114, BC2045
I put brakes from a 2008 R32 on my MK6 gti. They were cheaper than the golf r on ebay at the time. They work really well.
Pros: work really well
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Had one in 2012. A cba 2009. Blew transmission. Covered under warranty. They put in a DBA transmission and bellhousing. Had full bolt ons and the car was fun. Ran mid 10\u2019s at over 130 mph. Stock brakes sucked. I upgraded to J hook rotors and I think hawk pads.
Pros: fun, ran mid 10s
Cons: stock brakes sucked
Vehicle:
Nissan
Also not a fan of the yellowstuff pads, but views are mixed.
Cons: poor performance
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