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StopTech rotor drilled & slotted. StopTech streetpads.
I run StopTech® Sport. They did me just fine on the track and are still suitable for daily/spirited driving.
Pros: good for track, suitable for daily driving
I have StopTech pads and rotors on my car and have not had any issues.
Pros: no issues reported
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I use the Stoptech Street Performance pads and they do a good job. ABS comes on with most 200TW tires... but I havne't tried the RE71R yet. Can't ask your brakes to do much more.
Pros: good job, reliable
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 love Centric (more specifically StopTech, their performance brand). I use StopTech cryo rotors on all my cars, my TL has the slotted cryos. I really -do not- like their pads though. For some reason the stopping power was just not like Akebono or Red/Yellow stuff. They are super quiet and low/no dust which is great.
Pros: quiet, low dust
Cons: low stopping power
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