My front pads are almost worn out and I need to get new ones within the next month. I want to have better pads than the stock ones that came with the car. I would really like to get some pads that have a pretty big amount of stopping power, but with little to no brake dust and some that I won't have to replace every 10,000 miles. Also some that I don't have to nuke in order to get that braking power. What do you guys recomend? By the way I don't want to spend a lot of money for them. I'd say between $80-200 for the front pair. Thanks....

 

well, i can tell you not to get, Hawk HPS pads.. I love how they stop the car, except they dust as bad or worse than the stock pads.

 

I have EBC GreenStuff. No dust what so ever!

 

maybe its in the way you drive?
I dont feel that these brakes are lacking whatsoever..


are you one to stop from high speeds?

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I drive normal, by that I mean that I don't do sudden stops, unless some moron cuts me off, or test my ABS. I tend to be an aggressive driver but still a safe driver. Sounds like there is not a whole lot of people using a variety of pads....I'll keep searching. Thanks to the people that replied.

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CAGS Eliminator, Fully Loaded.
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For a good alternative to stock without going to higher performance is Bendix. I also recommmend changing the rotors. Your old ones will warp. It's an easy job. Pads and rotors should run you about $150 or less. Again, these are not high performance parts. They are good quality replacements for everyday driving. I don't know much in the way of high performance brakes.

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