2006 V8 Vantage ... 20,500 miles, all stock, 3 pedal.

No track use or plans for track use.

I need to replace pads (@3mm) ... Considering rotors also but the thickness checks okay for now.

Many non-OEM pads to choose from. I saw Brembo, Pagid, Hella and others.

What success / suggestions / warnings have you had with non OEM pads and rotors?

Thanks ....

 

i;ve had the EBC or Centric semi metallic pads on now for 10,000 miles (three years). no squeal, no dust, no problems. got them on ebay for practically nothing.

 

I have Porterfield RS-4 pads on original rotors... have about 31k miles. No squeal, good grip, long wearing so far, virtually dustless ... don't get track pads.

 

Depending on where your at in SoCal, Porterfield is in Costa Mesa you can buy them directly at the counter.

 

I also had Porterfield R4-S pads on mine. I replaced the rotors, hub bearings, and pads all at once. To be honest, I didn't see any reduction in dust from the old pads. And they still squealed, especially at low speeds coming to a stop. I could never get the right rear corner to quiet down. But the braking performance was excellent. Others have had better experience with them.

 

I have Porterfield RS-4 pads on original rotors... have about 45k miles. No squeal, good grip, long wearing so far, virtually dustless. [sorry for the copy LOL]

There is significantly reduced grip over the factory Pagid pads, but the dust is so extreme with the Pagid, for the street they're fine.

 

I attached a screenshot of the part numbers, prices paid, and source for when I replaced my brakes last Fall. I've been very happy with all of it.

 

pm me bud I’ve got some stuff you might be interested in

 

Porterfield RS-4 here as well!

 

I put a set of EBC reds and had to take them out because the squealing was worse than a teenager in a Taylor Swift concert.