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Spartan300
05-16-2013, 08:42 AM
I know best thing would be a BBK kit but right now it doesn't seem like it's going to happen in the near future but would like to upgrade my stock rotors to slotted ones and looking for different pad options out there. I have upgraded to SS lines and I'm currently using Carbotech XP10 & XP8 (F&R) the rears are finished with uneven wear on the inside rear driver side that has ruined my inner rotor. The fronts are fine but would like to try something new. I have an event in June so planning to use the Carbotech fronts for that event and then switch to newer setup for July/August/September events.

I have searched online and I'm having a hard time finding online vendors for some options that I'm looking at.

Discs in order of preference:

Powerslot
Adam's
EBC slotted (one local vendor was told by his supplier that the rotors aren't very good but the pads are)
ECS geomet

Pads in order of preference:

Pagid RS29/RS19 (can't find any online vendors, yes I've searched)
EBC yellow stuff
Endless ME20
Carbotech (something more aggressive compared to my current setup)
Endless MX72 (street/track)

Any help, recommendations, links would be appreciated.

phukwatyaherd
05-17-2013, 08:22 AM
I've used PBR Ultimate Ceramic Pads for years on my B5 S4 track car that was previously my DD that I autocrossed as well. They're not a typical ceramic pad (they're some type of ceramic composite compound) that doesn't bite very hard when cold, in my experiences with 2 sets of them over the last 6 years, their cold bite is worlds better and overall performance in general is far better than any other ceramic pad I've seen.

In my opinion they're the Goldilocks of brake pads for what you're looking for. They have always performed well for me as a street/track pad (20 autocross runs on 95+ degree humid Mid-Atlantic summer days numerous times). I think they're the best pad available when if you're looking for a streetable pad that can also easily hold it's own for light-moderate track use. They last hella long too, I got 2.5-3 years out of a set of fronts (lots of local stop and go commuting with about 12-15k/year).

Only thing that sucks about them is they tend to squeal..... ALOT during and a little after they bed in at low rolling speeds. However, as annoying as the squealing was, their performance and durability/longevity more made up for it.