Brake pads OEM FORD or Hawk Performance
If you want upgraded pads. Try HAWK 5.0 pads. You can't go wrong with a better initial bit, better response and shorter stopping distance.
I ran Hawk HPS5.0 on my WRX for a while (with STI Brembos) and aftermarket rotors. They worked pretty well for dual purpose.
For street manners but still functional for autocross purposes I liked the Hawk HPS 5.0.
I run Hawk HPS which have reduced dust as compared to the factory OE Brembo pads. They are quiet enough too.
Hawk HP 5.0 was a decent enough upgrade for my tuned S5 and still perfectly fine for street use for my first few track days.
HAWK HPS 5.0 on mine currently - no complaints. Keeps the Linear pedal feel (doesnt bite hard in the beginning then dies out if that makes sense) and stops much better than the OEMs. It does dust a bit but nothing crazy.
Hawk pads brake great but they will eat your rotors and they are some of the dustiest pads.
I recently switched to DTC-60 for my first full on race pad. Worked fine for my turbo car except my calipers got crazy hot.
I tried Hawk HP+ dual use but they were exactly as people warned. Worst of both worlds.
Brakes are too touchy, more than any other vehicle I've driven.
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