Suspension and brake question.

[Peter B]

I have a set of Bilstein B8 Sports coming my way. They should be here by the end of the week. I wanted to know if I should replace anything else in the process. I read that the strut bearings should be changed out so they won't need to be later on. I have 84k miles on the car.


I also need a new set of brake pads. I would like something with equal or better stopping power, but WAY less dust. I hate cleaning my rims every 5k miles or less. I have done autocross and would like to again so something that would be ok on the street and track would be great. I don't need F1 grade, but something better than OEM.

Thanks in advance.

-Pete

 

[magicka]

I've been running Hawk HPS front and rear for the last ~7k miles or so. They dust significantly less than OEM, and their ultimate power is about the same. They're a more linear pad, though, with less initial bite, so they may not suit your driving style. CorkSport's pads are another option. I don't have any experience with them, but I've heard nothing but good things. They seem to have less dust than OEM, but a comparable bite.