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I run Stoptech Street Perfomance pads on my Miata and my Mustang. The Stoptech pads, from what I can tell, don't bite as hard as the Hawk pads people like to run, but they seem to be more linear in their braking response. And this might hold true for all pads, but the Stoptechs, especially on a cooler day, need a run or some sort of warm-up before they really feel good. Once they do get a bit of heat into them, they really feel nice and predictable.
Pros: linear braking, predictable
Cons: needs warm-up, less bite
Stoptech brake test mounted to the spindles. I buffed off the Stoptech logo with buffing compound. I prefer the understated look.
Pros: understated look
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Actually just installed a set in my MK6 GLI and they are a whole lot better than the OEM branded pads.
Pros: a whole lot better
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
There is a noticeable difference between OEM pads and these along with high temp brake fluid when doing 20 min sessions at Portland International Raceway... less fade and shorter stopping distance. Also the pads are still quiet and about same brake dust as OEM.
Pros: less fade, shorter distance
Cons: none
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I went with the Powerstop slotted/cross drilled rotors, and Stoptech Sport pads on my Impreza, and they're awesome. The Stoptechs are Semi-metallics and initial bite is really good compared to the ceramics I previously had.
Pros: good initial bite
Vehicle:
Subaru Impreza
I have a full Stoptech setup (4 slotted rotors and street pads) on my MK6 GTI right now, and I like how it feels and performs. I used to have just Stoptech rear pads on OEM rotors, and it seemed to perform just fine as well. The downside (in my experience) with the street pads is that they dust a LOT, especially the rears.
Pros: good feel and performs
Cons: dust a lot
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I had StopTec Posi Quiet pads installed on my '17 R. They have very little brake dust and are much more linear feeling than the stock pads. I can highly recommend them for street use.
Pros: very little brake dust, linear feeling
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Stoptech Street Performance pads are a better compound. My wife had them on her old WRX and they were fine for her use. She didn't experience any noise, they were lower dust than the HPS, and were quicker to bite honestly.
Pros: lower dust, quicker bite
Cons: noise
Vehicle:
Subaru
Hey Paul, I'm reaching out because of a recent order I put in that the invoice you sent looks incorrect.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Just checked mine 5 minutes ago. I have a 2016 Autobahn with PP. I don't have this feature.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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