Brake pads Carbotech or GALFER

Carbotech xp10 + steel rotors. Sooooooo damn good. They’re track only pads and will squeal very loud if they’re cold, I recommend getting them prebedded if you can’t bed them on a track.

I recommend Carbotech brake pads. Expensive af but last twice as long and are better than just about any other pads out there.

1st step, better pads for more initial bite and overall stopping power. Galfer HH can be had for $80 front and rear, you can spend a lot more on performance/track pads if you want the best.

Carbotech is the way :) Seriously though, I have XP-12 front and XP-8 rear on my Elise and had XP-12 on my Focus ST and they are great. Tried the Hawks on one car, and hated them. Downside of the carbotech is the insane squealing on the street.

Second the recommendation for the Carbotech 1521 compound, good choice for the street.

I've had very good results using Carbotech pads. Their street pad compount 1521 is comparable to OEM but without the brake dust and their various XP track pads have been very consistent and predictable.

I have the 1521’s, and will add another data point - less initial bite, great modulation. No dust, No noise. Overall I’m happy with them, but will continue to experiment - next round of braking components - floating/2 piece rotors and new calipers.

I have used the Carbotech 1521 pads for a while and have been very satisfied. They are also made in the USA.

Received the brake pads today. They look pretty massive.

Yes forgot to mention mine only started this when switching over to carbotech pads. Stock pads I never saw this issue.