Porterfield R4-S vs Autozone Ceramic Lifetime Warranty

[SRT Handz]

So i have been reading threads all over the net and need to start my own.

I need Pads and like to brake Hard. I was looking at Hawk But People say they dust hardcore.

After Looking for new brake pads i discovered Auto Zone Sells Ceramic Brake Pads with Lifetime Warranty.

....But then i am getting pulled into the world of Porterfield.

I called Porterfield (30 mins from my House) and talked to them about there street pad, The R4-S.

Porterfield Clams....
90% Less Dust than OEM
Light Pedal Effort
Rotor Friendly
High Friction, Hot or Cold
Low Wear Rate
Fastest Stopping Road Pad Available!

Ceramic Pads from Autozone - $50
Porterfield RS-4 - $120

Is the Extra cost of the Porterfields worth it for the performance? Will i notice that much of a difference over ceramic?

Should is spend $120 on Brake pads once or spend $50 and beat of the pads and get new ones for free?

Help me out guys

 

[5.Woahhh]

I have the Autozone ceramics. I like the. However I feel like the breaking is different now then it was before I lowered it. I mean it could just be the car doesn't nose dive anymore. But they are quiet and they don't have a ton of dust. I usually wipe them every other day regardless of how much dust is on them just so it doesn't pile up. I am happy with them. Just buy them, if you dont like them your out $50. And you can just save them in between poterfield pads.

 

[ddrracing]

I had the NAPA ceramic versions, and i think they suck compared to the Porterfields taht i use now.

 

[95PGTTech]

autozone is not a suitable vendor for performance parts of any kind.
profit margin, not performance, is their top priority.

become a man, purchase the autozone brakes for the street, and get a REAL set of track pads for your autocross and road course needs. there is NO PAD ON EARTH that is perfectly suited for both street and race applications - they are two completely exclusive goals.

 

[SRT Handz]

So i Drove to Costa Mesa this morning and go some Porterfield Pads YEAH!!!

 

[vermilion]

another useless thread. if you press the brakes and it stops. viola! nothing fancy or crazy needed. if its dust your worried about. california is dry and dusty. you should move. my .02.