Bosch, Powerstop, Dynamic Friction, Brembo blanks, and Akebono are awesome alternatives.
Best Brake pads for Honda S2000
I've been to 20 track events to this day I'm still running OEM calipers. Just carbotech pads. You don't need a big brake kit at all. The oem cracks because of improper cooldown. I learned that after a session to take my cooldown lap seriously and ever since then i stopped cracking AutoZone rotors
I got their vented rear and front rotors (Girodiscs) with stock calipers and Ferrodo DS2500 pads all around. For a stock powered car they work great at VIR. I have done 2 sessions there now and braking is pretty decent. On the street this combo will never fade period. The rears overheat which overload the fronts and cause issues. Rears overheating also causes the wheel bearings to go out so getting vented rears is just smart.
I’ve been told by some very experienced S2000 drivers that this is the best braking setup outside of a BBK. It’s streetable as well, if you don’t mind a bit squeaking. Make sure to burnish/bed the pads in beforehand for better performance.
I ran stock rotors for a long time with carbotech xp10/8, front brake ducts, stainless lines, and Motul 660. The XP10/8 + ducts was sufficient for 20min session the tracks I drive.
I stand by Carbotechs. Whether it's my S2000 or heavy E90, they've done great is hard lapping all day long. Depending on the car, XP10s in front and XP8s in the back work well for most. You can call them and they'll recommend the right pad. Their super noisy for street use but brilliant on the track.
I found Project Mu Club Racers to be decently streetable for a track pad. They do squeal a bit at less than 25 but are tolerable as long as they’re bedded in and you’re giving a decent amount of threshold pressure.
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Top manufacturers of brake pads for Honda S2000
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In March 2026, the ranking of brake pads for Honda S2000 on PartReview included 5 manufacturers. It is based on 7 reviews and 22 votes.
Which brake pads to choose for Honda S2000?
Last month, PartReview users preferred Carbotech. 40% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: brake pads Bosch — 13%.
Third place: Ferodo with 13% of the votes.
In the overall ranking of brake pads, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:
- Carbotech ranked 8, PR Score — 91. Based on 97 reviews and 299 votes.
- Bosch ranked 7, PR Score — 85. Based on 127 reviews and 394 votes.
- Ferodo — rank 6, PR Score — 83. Based on 157 reviews and 496 votes.
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