Originally posted by dantastic
the only way that you'll get better braking performance is by changing your calipers and rotors. different pads wont make much of a difference in a stock braking system.
btw, i live on a big mountain. even when i use engine braking, i still have to use my brakes a lot. and i drive fast, but i dont abuse my brakes.
Actually in a stock braking system it's the pads that can make a huge difference. Look into the pads made by Hawk, Portefeild, and Carbotech (this is the stuff that real racers use) you will stop better.
True stock sized rotors limit you, but in some racing classes brake upgrades and the need/want for using small rims means you stick with stock sized rotors. This is where SS lines, brake fluid like ATE superblue, and some very good pads come into play.