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You don't really need/want XP8's for street use only imo. There's plenty of other options that will get the job done. How much are you looking to spend?

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You don't really need/want XP8's for street use only imo. There's plenty of other options that will get the job done. How much are you looking to spend?
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Check out EBC's YellowStuff pads. I've tracked with them for 2 years and DD them. They'll dust when used hard. But for DD, very little.
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You don't really need/want XP8's for street use only imo. There's plenty of other options that will get the job done. How much are you looking to spend?
I'll pay for a good pad.
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I'll pay for a good pad.
It's not so much about price as it is about application. There are alot of different types of brae pads, hundreds.

In my mind there are these different categories:

OEM/Oem replacement-Street Similar to OEM(terrible) and similaryly priced.

OEM/Performance replacement. Much better than OEM and not much more price wise-low end hawk comes to mind, EBC, powerstop, sure there are dozens. basically OEM Performance upgrades. Will provide big advantages over OEM but usually at the cost of more dust. very little price jump ~40.00. As Rusty mentioned EBC are a good candidate and have a good reputation in this category.

Premium OEM replacement/light track. Getting into light metal/ceramic blended pads. Big price jump. Sutitable for track days, huge performance gain, but at a price. EBC upgrades, hawk upgrades, Endless, Stoptech 104/105,etc.

hybrid daily/track/high performance but not true racing pads. Very expensive, long life, lots of track days, for track/street cars. Carbotech XP's, Endless MX72+, MU club racers, Performance Friction etc.


True race pads. metallic, expensive, tears up rotors, stops fast, squeal and dust. use them a few times and replace. There is a big jump in price/performance/longevity when you go here. Not for 99.999% of population.



Pick what category you will use them for most and then buy in that category. There are plenty of good brands. I only listed the ones I know. I personally will swear by Endless MX-72's in their category, but are a bit much for someone not tracking frequently.
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