Hello. I'm replacing my brakes and I'm trying to decide on which brake pads are best for a daily driver (2000 GT).
I've already ordered Baer OEM replacement rotors (front & rear) as well as J&M teflon coated brake lines (front & rear).
I read thru some posts and am probably gonna either go with stock pads or pick up some pads at Advance Auto (G4 pads or something like that).
Just thought I'd get some last minute advice before I go pick up the pads in the next couple of days.

 

I've always heard great things about hawk brake pads. These are what I plan on getting when needed.

Also, although I'd never get them, there are some green brake pads that are supposed to be halfway decent (not sure of the name of them). I'd never get them thought because they are GREEN.

 

I'm sold on the Satisfied brake pads which you can get from the Tire Rack. I recommend their Ceramic pads (if you want stock performance) or their GS6 pads if you want something better.

 

I like EBC Green or Yellow for daily drivers. No squeal, fast stops, HARD bite. Not the gentlest thing for the rotors but they're not excessive. Hawks always squeal when I've had them.

 

I read that the satisfied pads are pretty good. Can't i get those at Advanced also?
Which EBC pads are better for a daily driver, yellow or green? And would they kill my new rotors, BAER slotted and drilled?

 

I prefer yellow on GT's and cobras. V6 can go either way... the yellow last well on street and track and bite hard, the green last well on the street but not on the track. They're not too rough but they're nowhere near as gentle as stock.

Performance pads should be expected to cause performance wear on your rotors... get used to it.

 

I don't go to the track, so I guess green would be better for my needs. Now I'm down to either EBC green, satisfied or stock.

 

Raybestos lol

 

I went to the EBC website and don't know which is best for my application (daily driver, some street racing, no track use).
The green seem to fit my needs best, but I like that the yellow and red have a longer lifetime and low dust.

 

well all that i have read and hearded about cross drilled and slotted rotors is that they only work well after there hot. and any ceramic pads will work on a daily driver.

 

both are generally not correct.

Cross drilling and slotting do nothing but wipe the pads clean and provide surface area for cooling. Cross drilling is counter productive unless weight is a concern. Slotting is cool looking and that's it.

I've said it before, I'll say it again "MODERN PADS DO NOT OUTGAS". That being the case a plain solid faced rotor and a pad designed to provide the friction you need at the temperature you're likely to need it.

Some ceramic pads are only good for race tracks. Some kevlar pads have the same lack of utility. I use both on my street car. they're carefully selected to be street friendly. A simple to make error would leave me with a bad setup. Don't let rumor or advertising be your guide. Find someone that has an understanding of your needs and knowledge of the parts to point you at some options. Then decide.

Anyone that only likes one brand of brakes hasn't tried enough of them.