Brake pads Hawk Performance or OEM Volkswagen

If you want upgraded pads. Try HAWK 5.0 pads. You can't go wrong with a better initial bit, better response and shorter stopping distance.

I ran Hawk HPS5.0 on my WRX for a while (with STI Brembos) and aftermarket rotors. They worked pretty well for dual purpose.

For street manners but still functional for autocross purposes I liked the Hawk HPS 5.0.

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

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.

HAWK HPS 5.0 on mine currently - no complaints. Keeps the Linear pedal feel (doesnt bite hard in the beginning then dies out if that makes sense) and stops much better than the OEMs. It does dust a bit but nothing crazy.

Took my 2019 Golf R to the track with stock pads and rotors. The brakes started smelling really bad after 20 minutes of track time, and squealing a bit. Didn’t lose braking power significantly, but this is what they look like afterwards.

Hawk 5.0 can be *okay* if you aren't pushing to hard yet but theyre going to be a limitation.

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

New Beetles are definitely underrated. They do have some weak points though. The Turbo S brakes are barely adequate for touge.