I highly recommend Wagner OEX pads. Galvanized steel backing plates. Quiet. Long lasting
Pros: Quiet, long lasting
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Neither, I installed the Zimmerman/Akebono kit this summer and am pleased with the performance.
Pros: pleased with performance
Honestly the OEM pads are fantastic in this car, I’ve been told by the guy that runs the xgen autocross page that the oem ones are fine for most street and autocross applications.
Pros: fantastic, fine for autocross
Akebono pads are a bit pricey compared to some of the cheaper stuff you can get at your local autoparts store, but they are worth it if you just want your brakes to work well and be quiet. It's what Honda uses from the factory.
Pros: work well, quiet
Cons: pricey
I bought the Zimmerman kit with ceramic pads from FCPEuro for $530 front and rear and did the work myself.
Pros: affordable, DIY friendly
I’m a big fan of Centric rotors and pads. To me they’re in the category of OEM+ and they’re still affordable.
Pros: affordable, OEM+
I would encourage you to pick up some basic tools, two jack stands , and a jack since you can save a lot of money down the road doing your own brake pads and rotors. Don’t cheap out on Brake pads and rotors since the very low quality rotors can warp very fast. I recommend getting akebono Brake pads and a decent set of rotors that’s mid range like centric. Brake pads are very easy to do and don’t forget to get blue threadlocker and to get a torque wrench and a breaker bar. As others have mentioned maybe in some auto parts stores in the Australia you might be about to rent certain tools. And there are tons of YT videos. Be sure to look for torque specs for your car. Also don’t forget to apply silicone brake grease to your caliper guide pins which is safe for rubber boots.
Pros: easy to install, cost savings
Cons: low quality rotors warp fast
I ran ebc yellow stuff pads on my civic. Would recommend the street version which is green I think. OEM rotors are fine, no need for anything fancy.
Pros: good stopping power
I haven't had AEB slam on the brakes going forward but have had distance reminders. When my bike is on rack backing up will set off the system.
Pros: distance reminders
Cons: not as accurate
Vehicle:
Subaru
I do not like the brake feel on this car. Extremely touchy. Not at all like my 2014 GTI. Good to know some different pads might address this. Might look into that.
Pros: different pads might address
Cons: brake feel touchy
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
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