Brake pads Ferodo or Hawk Performance

I run Hawk HPS which have reduced dust as compared to the factory OE Brembo pads. They are quiet enough too.

Ferodo ds2500 pads which are a high performance street pad which is trackable. I took it to the track today and had zero fade or brake issues. Then, I let my crazy fast instructor drive and rip the shit out of the car for 20 min straight. By the end of the round, the brakes were smoking. But still, no fade, and those weren’t even track only pads.

Hawk HP 5.0 was a decent enough upgrade for my tuned S5 and still perfectly fine for street use for my first few track days.

I've been using the DS1.11 this year, and they've been fantastic. I have about 12 or so track days on them and still have some life.

I like the DS3.12 on my GR86

Love the 3.12s. They will chew thru your rotors tho

I've used both I like the bite of the ferodo's better.

WRT the Hawk Pads… I’ve run both compounds and for a beginner you’re not going to notice the difference. They’re both good track pads. Do not run them on the street or if you do try to minimize the time you are on them and know you will have horrible stopping distance when cold.

Hawk pads brake great but they will eat your rotors and they are some of the dustiest pads.

I get less than one race out of Hawk Blue. Had to replace at around 28 hours.