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.
For brake pads I really like the power stop z23 pads
I run Hawk HPS which have reduced dust as compared to the factory OE Brembo pads. They are quiet enough too.
PowerStop pads with Brembo rotors are a solid, budget-friendly combo.
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.
Z23 are a perfect balance, on my 2nd set on this wrx
Powerstop carbon fiber/ceramic. Very little dust and no noise
My experience with PowerStop (on my old Mazda 3) is that they tend to have more bite but, wear out quicker and have more brake dust than OEM. That being said, they were quiet and held up fine until they were fully worn down.
Happens to me as well on the track. The Hawk “ street performance” pads I used aren’t cutting it.
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