I have swapped between Ferodo DS2500 (street) and DS1.11 pads without issues. Just go slow to heat them up so you can get the transfer layer applied.
Pros: easy swap, no issues
Vehicle:
BMW
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I've swapped between Stoptech street pads and Carbotech XP-12 for a few years. The Carbotechs (race pads) would require some bedding in whenever they go back on the car. The rotors surprisingly lasted much longer than on the Carbotechs alone (I daily drive the car). I suspect it's due to the ideal working temperature of the Carbotech compound.
Pros: rotors lasted longer
Cons: Carbotech bedding in
Most Porsche enthusiasts hate the Panamera eHybrids. I have had my 2015 for 3 years and absolutely love it. Best handling 4 door you will find. Regen brakes are squishy. I tool around time on all electric and then have fun other times.
Pros: best handling 4 door
Cons: regen brakes are squishy
Vehicle:
Porsche Panamera
I have Pagid RSL29 pads and ATE 200 fluid on Hankook RS4s -- I don't worry too much about brake fade unless it's peak Texas summer heat, in which case I'm managing engine and tire temperature with cool down laps anyway.
Pros: no brake fade
Cons: fade in extreme heat
Vehicle:
BMW
I went for Stoptech 309 sport pads since they are relatively cheap, and are comparable to ds2500. I only street
Pros: relatively cheap
I would post up in some E90-specific forums and see if you can get some feedback there, or at least piston measurements to compare to your stock brakes.Like others have said, the biggest thing you're looking for is to not effect your brake bias.All this said, don't let this hold you back from getting some more seat time. Throw in some fresh fluid, maybe get the HT-10s (which I've had good luck with on track personally), and get some more days under you before spending money on mods.
Pros: good luck on track
Vehicle:
BMW
I have run them for years on my ‘05 Malibu v6 and they have been great on track.
Pros: great on track
Vehicle:
Chevrolet Malibu
EBC redstuff, stoptech, OEM. All good pads. I think the redstuff pads dust a little less than OEM, but stopping power is really good from the factory for street driving.
I like OEM or stoptech rotors, again street driving.
I don’t tend to get a lot of life out of pads, but so far OEM rotors seem to last as long as 2 sets of pads. I just put on the stoptech rotors last time I did a brake job, so far so good.
Pros: less dust, good stopping power
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Honestly, avoid brembo. I think I have pagid on my golf GTi currently as they needed doing and I couldn't get anything else. I drive that hard and not really had any real issues unless really pushing it.
Pros: reliable, decent quality
Cons: avoid brembo
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I tried PowerStop rotors and pads - I will never use the pads again. They lasted 1/2 the time of any other pad.
Cons: short lifespan
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