Run EBC red and be happy. Much better than Hawk HPS (or even HP+ for certain use), and not comparable to the Akebonos because those (Akebono) are really low dust pads with no bite for a heavy and sporty car like the TT.
run redstuff with powerslot slotted rotors never have had a problem will be upgrading to a BBK soon though
I run EBC redstuff and Ultimax rotors on my TT and really like the stopping power. Have run the pads for over year in both street and track and the rotors for 2 years of both street and track without issues. My CC run greenstuff and although the stopping power is great, they have way too much dust for my taste.
Front and Rear RedStuff Performance Brake Pad Set Will post before and after pictures once installed.
I've been using the EBC Red Stuff on my MK5 GTI front and rear for about 2 years or so (about 25k miles). I will agree with everything that their graph says except I would put the dusting a little more to the medium scale. I do notice the bite getting better as the pads get some heat into them (which matches to what their graph is saying).
I'm running the EBC yellowstuff, FWIW. Any opinions/suggestions/information would be appreciated!
Definitely upgrade from stock pads as that will give you the most improvement. Just this morning I was looking to see if Carbotech (absolutely love their pads) made anything for the GTI, but they only have pads for the PP GTI. I sent them an email to see if they have their 1521 pads available for a non-PP GTI. Since Carbotech is not an option at the moment there is EBC green or red stuff. You would probably be just fine with EBC Green Stuff. ECS sells it and I just checked and fronts are on sale for only $57 for a set. Hawk is another good brand but I can't seem to find anything from them for our cars yet. Unfortunately there are not many choices out there at the moment for upgraded pads.
The EBC Red pads are one of the best set that they make, are quiet, and stop great.
I thought about changing the pads to EBC but I am not really sold on that brand.
I've had horrible experiences with EBC redstuff pads squealing and their customer service lacking in the past.
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