Stinger Brake Pads Replacement

[carlosvaz04]

I am looking to replace my front and rear pads and I have narrowed it down to a few options after reading the thread, looking for some input to finalize my decision. Just looking for pads that suffice my aggressive street driving, no track use. I don't want any clunking from reverse to drive, and I'd like minimal brake squeal at cold temperatures.

1. CENTRIC Posi-Quiet 10521450 (Front, RockAuto) and CENTRIC Posi-Quiet 10560410 (Rear, RockAuto).
2. I was initially looking at K8 Stinger Store pads, however they are rebranded as Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) pads. Any input into this situation? I have heard generally good remarks about the K8 pads so I'd entertain the idea of them, but I much rather spend less and get the same DFC pads from RockAuto instead of paying a $150 markup at K8StingerStore.
3. DYNAMIC FRICTION 1551214500 (Front, RockAuto) and DYNAMIC FRICTION 1551214400 (Rear, RockAuto) these are their 5000-level pads. They also offer a kit that comes with new hardware. Would it be recommended to buy the DFC kit with new hardware, or re-use my existing OEM hardware?
4. DYNAMIC FRICTION 1310214500 (Front, RockAuto) and DYNAMIC FRICTION 1310214400 (Rear, RockAuto) these are their 3000-level pads. Does anyone have any experience with the 3000-level pads from DFC? Is there much difference between the 5000-level and 3000-level?
5. POWER STOP Z266012 (Front, RockAuto) and POWER STOP Z262144 (Rear, RockAuto). I haven't heard much about these, except that they clunk when shifting from reverse to drive. What is the consensus on PowerStops?

Any input on this handful of options would be great, any info is appreciated!

 

[ElChanclo]

After wearing my OEM pads half way I bought the Powerstop Z26 +Hardware and really liked them (will be getting them again next time). They had the direction changing clunk, and I burned through them after 2 track days.

Then I bought the DFC 5000 1551214500 + 1551214400 pads and installed them with the Z26 hardware. They still have the clunk, and I find their initial bite a bit rougher than the Z26, too much for comfortable street driving.

I still have my OEM mounting kit and will try it on the DFC pads next time I'm swapping from my track pads (EBC blues).

 

[gene2022gt2]

ElChanclo,
How would you describe the brake dust on the DFC 5000 pads.

 

[D.J.]

I still have my OEM mounting kit and will try it on the DFC pads next time I'm swapping from my track pads (EBC blues).

OEM mounting kit?
You mean the guide pins and retraction spring?

Those are just replaceable hardware.

 

[ElChanclo]

ElChanclo,
How would you describe the brake dust on the DFC 5000 pads.

I would say virtually none, I can't tell if it's just road dirt or a bit of brake dust. Definitely none of that dark red dust you see on some front wheels.

OEM mounting kit?
You mean the guide pins and retraction spring?

Those are just replaceable hardware.

It's the only thing consistent between the clunk on the Z26 and DCF pads, might as well try it out.

Could be the clunk was always there, even on the OEM pads I just never paid attention till someone mentioned it. Could also be the brembo calipers.

 

[magixx]

I've had the DYNAMIC FRICTION 5000 pads for about two years now and the noise on them is awful. Any time it's not super hot out these breaks like to squeal for the first couple of minutes especially when reversing. I will have to try another set due to this.

 

[D.J.]

I've had the DYNAMIC FRICTION 5000 pads for about two years now and the noise on them is awful. Any time it's not super hot out these breaks like to squeal for the first couple of minutes especially when reversing. I will have to try another set due to this.

I have the those same pads with no noises whatsoever, though I suspect there are several pads that fall under the exact same name. I suspect/guess they are not all made in Korea, and or China. So it is possible that I do not have the exact same pads that you do.

Did you resurface your rotors or replace your rotors at the same time that you installed the DFC 5000 parts

 

[magixx]

I have the those same pads with no noises whatsoever, though I suspect there are several pads that fall under the exact same name. I suspect/guess they are not all made in Korea, and or China. So it is possible that I do not have the exact same pads that you do.

Did you resurface your rotors or replace your rotors at the same time that you installed the DFC 5000 parts

I replaced the rotors at the same time as the pads. All parts were from RockAuto

 

[D.J.]

I replaced the rotors at the same time as the pads. All parts were from RockAuto

Strange that yours make noise...

I wonder what the difference might be.