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Brake pads STOPTECH or GALFER
I put stoptech pads and rotors on the back of mine, got the set for $32.38 on clearance from tirerack.com. For the fronts I run Hawk HPS 5.0 pads
For Shimano Ultegra/Dura Ace
I threw a set of Galfer pads in mine and have been happy.
Pros: happy with Galfer pads
Stoptech 309 and Endless MX72/CCRG pads. They were great for my beginner's pace on the track. Obviously once I started pushing it more, you'll find the limits of the pad.
Pros: great for beginner's pace
Cons: limits when pushing more
I run HH Sintered Galfer pads which make a big difference off road.
Pros: big difference off road
I run StopTech Sport pads on my street M3 for the days I want to give demo laps to my students on days I'm instructing and don't want to do deal with the track car. They work totally fine for both.
Pros: work totally fine
Vehicle:
BMW
I'm partial to StopTech Sports
Pros: preferred choice
Stoptech sports are the best dual use pad I’ve used…they’re great for fast street driving and they last.
Pros: great for fast driving, they last
Stoptech street performance. Probably worse than stock but still plenty for street/autocross and a lot less dusty
Pros: less dusty, plenty for street
Cons: worse than stock
Vehicle:
Ford Focus
Go with the Galfer synthetic and that too will be burnt under 4k km, I have changed twice already in 10k.
Cons: burns under 4k km
Mileage: 10000 km
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Which brake pads to choose — STOPTECH or GALFER?
If choosing brake pads across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare brake pads across these categories:
- PR Score.
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- Number of reviews.
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- Car owners’ choice.
Which brake pads are better — GALFER or STOPTECH?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads STOPTECH were overall better than GALFER.
- STOPTECH received a PR Score of 87 out of 100, and GALFER scored 81 point.
- STOPTECH ranked 9 in the overall ranking, and GALFER ranked 32.
- The average rating is higher for GALFER (4.1) than for GALFER (4.1).
Which brake pads are more popular — STOPTECH or GALFER?
In March 2026 on PartReview, brake pads STOPTECH were overall more popular than GALFER.
By vote balance, brake pads STOPTECH surpassed GALFER:
- For STOPTECH, the ratio of positive (289) to negative (43) votes is 246 votes.
- For GALFER, the ratio of positive (27) to negative (6) votes is 21 vote.
By number of reviews, brake pads STOPTECH surpassed GALFER:
- For brake pads STOPTECH there are 107 reviews: 89 positive, 11 neutral, 7 negative.
- For brake pads GALFER there are 11 reviews: 9 positive, 0 neutral, 2 negative.
Which brake pads do car owners prefer — STOPTECH or GALFER?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, brake pads STOPTECH and GALFER have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
Other comparisons of brake pads
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For example, comparisons of brake pads STOPTECH with: EBC, POWER STOP, Akebono, Hawk Performance, Brembo, Ferodo, OEM Volkswagen, Bosch, Carbotech, Mintex.
Also available: comparisons of brake pads GALFER with: EBC, POWER STOP, Akebono, Hawk Performance, Brembo, Ferodo, OEM Volkswagen, Bosch, Carbotech, Mintex.
You can also see who is better among other brake pads manufacturers: EBC or POWER STOP, EBC or Akebono, EBC or Hawk Performance, Brembo or EBC, Akebono or POWER STOP.