iseedipp

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So i have narrowed it down to three choices of pads. Stoptech, satisfied gs 6's as i can't find the 5's anymore (what's the difference) or RB ET500. I use my car mainly for DD and the group i drive with does some spirited mountain driving once a month i might mildly auto-x. I DON'T want noisy pads. The cheaper the better obviously but i don't want a lot of brake fade. I currently have EBC Reds that were ehh.

Neal@tirerack

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I'd say the GS6 is closest to the Hawk HPS in stopping and dust, but a tad quieter. Can't speak for the others, however, as we do not carry them.

Smike

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EBC Reds have the same bite as ET500 and GS5.

GS6s are more street oriented.

My all time favorite on the Evo was the GS5s.

iseedipp

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where are people buying their gs5's on ibrakeparts it only lists the 6's

Smike

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I believe they, sadly, are not being offered anymore. ibrakeparts only has the GS6s.

I've called and worked with Satisfied in the past. They even made a set of GS5s for me once when out of stock. Hard to be that level of customer service. Shoot them a ring. See if they can do a set for you.

grillpt

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I think the GS line is being replaced or something as they were on closeout pricing from a bunch of vendors online. I picked up a set for the wifes Cooper S on closeout, thanks TireRack.
I run the ET500's on my car (my street pad) and they work fine, no noise, very low dust, decent bite. I autox them as well, and they've held up just fine.

heel2toe

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I have the stoptech pads and other brake goodies sitting on my workbench at home. Unfortunately I am down at school away from my car so I cannot comment on them yet. There really isnt much data on them so we shall see.

SmikeEvo even driven on a set?

Im interested to see if anyone else can chime in on them...I have heard "rumors" that they are rebranded axxis ult's but I am not sure the validity of the statement.

Smike

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Have not had a chance to try those. Used Girodisc Magics.

I've heard that rumor too. Not sure if they are indeed made by PBR (Axxis).

iseedipp

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how are the magic pads? I've read reviews it looks like it's hit or miss and they're noisy

Smike

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No noise. But not a ton of bite either. Pretty close to the HPS. I prefer much more bite in my pads.

chu

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I've been using the Racing Brake ET500 pads since December. IMO one of the better dd pads on the market. Quiet, low dust, and good bite for normal usage. I can actually lock the wheels with these pads.