If it's not too late, I like EBC discs, if they are on sale. DON'T buy slotted, dimpled or drilled discs; they are just cheese graters for your pads. I like and run plain Centric discs, too. I am running Porterfield carbon Kevlar pads, now. R4-1s on my Miata, ~2x the friction coefficient of typical pads and they destroy a disc in under 20k street miles. On my CX-5 I'm running R4-S pads. R4-S lasts longer, about the same as OEM, have a tiny bit less initial bite and greater brake torque when hot than OEM. Other than OEM pads, or Porterfield pads, I would run EBC pads.
Current brakes are good but will probably need replaced before winter.
Starting to compare brake pads and this helped a lot. Your assessment seems wise.
In past, usually ran OEM or Napa or adaptive one brake pads on other vehicles.
However am thinking about going with OEM or EBC red this time. The reds are ceramic, low dust and will look good on the machine gray. Was also looking at EBC green but they appear to be dusty and not sure want the green accents.
After driving this SUV, it really doesn't need any more over-the-top stopping power than the OEM already provide.
As you get older, stopping on a dime is hard on the body not to mention maybe getting rear-ended from the car behind that couldn't stop.
As far as rotors, have seen drilled rotors that were completely cracked and falling apart, pretty much disintegrated... Not too safe to have your rotors fall apart while braking.
Will be sticking with basic OEM type rotors or maybe EBC slotted but no drilled.
May research the porter-fields pads as well.
Looked at the porter-fields and may be more stopping power than I need. Their spec sheet makes them look alot more aggressive than OEM. Look great for anyone who drives fast and needs to stop super fast. May need to get specs on OEM and compare.
Are the OEM made by Akebono ?
Does anyone know who makes the OEM?