I ran Hawk HPS5.0 on my WRX for a while (with STI Brembos) and aftermarket rotors. They worked pretty well for dual purpose.
Pros: worked pretty well, dual purpose
Vehicle:
Subaru
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Dump the OEM pads. I went Dixcel in my M3 and the thing stops better and there’s so much less dust. Traded off is squeal at higher brake temps.
Pros: stops better, less dust
Cons: squeal at higher temps
Vehicle:
BMW
EBC Red Stuff pads will fix ya up nicely. Way less dust, better performing.
Pros: way less dust, better performing
Vehicle:
BMW
I'm liking the Carbotech 1521 pads for their better heat tolerance and modulation over OEM pads, though I feel light initial bite is slightly less.
Pros: better heat tolerance, good modulation
Cons: light initial bite
Vehicle:
Acura Integra
Part number: 1521
I use EBC blue stuff on my Mach 1 for national competition in F Street. Coefficient of friction of .52. modulate well, try them on the street all the time, and take a pretty good beating.
Pros: modulate well, good beating tolerance
Vehicle:
Ford Mustang
For street manners but still functional for autocross purposes I liked the Hawk HPS 5.0.
Pros: good street manners, functional for autocross
Can vouch for the Bluestuffs for track days. Bought a set of Power Stop Z26 and loved them for daily driving but burned through them after 1.5 days at the track... had to replace the rotors too after that.
Pros: good for daily driving
Cons: burned through quickly
Sounds like way too much for a basic A200. For a dealership I guess it's normal but you can get equal quality ATE brakes for much less than the original Mercedes parts.
Pros: equal quality, much less
Cons: way too much
Vehicle:
Mercedes
Brembos are street pads, they are designed to be low noise and low dust. They’re not for any sort of aggressive driving.
Pros: low noise, low dust
Cons: not for aggressive driving
My brakes are overheating when I break the car from around 190kph (118mph) to around 30kph (19mph), I smell the brakes burning and see a lot of brake dust on the wheel. Even the brakes feel a bit spongy for a while after, but it firms back up.
Cons: overheating, spongy feel
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