Brake pads EBC or OEM Chevrolet

I'm a big fan of EBC red stuff pads, IMO they are the best and actually have to go through testing to get a cert number that proves they do EVERYTHING better than the OEM pads

Just today I changed the rear brake pads and rotors on my 2004 Jetta GLI 1.8t. I got some new Zimmerman rotors and EBC Red Stuff pads on now, and obviously that fixed the grinding.

I can say that the boxster brake setup completely outperforms the OEM setup. I can say that with confidence due to my experience with with both setups...the brembo caliper easily exceeds the limitations of the OEM single piston caliper. My car lost several feet upon an aggressive 65-0 test. I performed both tests several times on a long straightaway (closed course ) With textar pads on both setups. The Porsche brakes were notably shorter distances... Then i upgraded the pads to ebc red stuff and those did even better aggressive stops.

I used: EBC Yellow Tuff Pads Stoptech Powerslot Rotors I painted the anti-squeal spring and caliper support bracket black, nothing too over the top.

Yes...to an extent but the biggest difference in braking performance will come from the pads you use. I like having slots because I feel it does help, especially in wet conditions to channel the water away for quicker bite.

I've fitted EBC yellow stuff pads (and standard VW discs), and I've found the braking performance to be amazing for road use. These pads were so much better than anything I've bought over the counter from VW.

I have settled on the Hps pads over red stuff. They both have good pedal feel, stopping power and fade resistance, but the deciding factor was the amount of dust they make. Red Stuff pads make nasty dust, but the Hawk pads are virtually dustless.

Cross drilled and Slotted Rotors | EBC \"Redstuff\" Kevlar

I had this issue with Hawk HPS, and had to tap on the brakes in heavy rain often. Have EBC Red now, they don't do this but they also don't stop the car well period.

dunno if same formula on Touareg pads, but they are HORRIBLE on my A4. They are low dust, but fade terribly - much worse than stock.