This might be a useful thread... well its useful to me at least =)

 

napa performance ceramic pads. No dust, and stop well. They are pricey.. around 90 bucks for the fronts.
I bought them after a few board members and my friend told me i'd be happy with them. Some of them switched from Green Stuff pads to napa pads and are happy with the napa's.

 

What do you plan to do with the car - this makes a huge differnce.

 

I currently have the Napa ceramic pads and am not very impressed with the stopping power.

I would reccomentd the Performance Friction pads from Autozone.

 

HAWK HPS

 

This thread couldn't have come at a better time!!! I just(like five minutes ago) pulled the front wheels off because something was squealing. Sure enough I need new pads.

Here's what my buddies suggestion was-
<*****>: but i get the performance friction ultimate series. 1) lasts a LONG damn time, 2) free exchange for life.
<*****>: i never pay for them (new pads)

He says autozone is the only place that has it. I will say that price is an issue with me, it looks like I'll be buying new rotors this time as well. I don't want to spend $150-200 for parts.

John

 

Summit is selling VGX pads(made by "qualitee")...... Says they are quieter and last up to 35% longer than ordinary semi metallic pads. Does anyone know anything about these pads?? Looks like $40.95 front and same price rear plus shipping. If these pads are any good I might give them a shot. I know I paid like $60 or $70 for rear pads only at autozone a few months ago. They are good pads, but still, that's a lot of money for just pads on a street car that I'm not gonna road race.

John

 

NAPA Ceramix front and rear. I have no problems w/ stopping. Clean, quiet, but not cheap.

 

how about for between 50 adn 75 bucks (I need LS1 pads)...