Powerstop® 2018 Ford Focus ST 4 Cyl 2.0L - Powerstop Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Z23 Evolution Sport, ST Model, For Models with 335mm Front Rotors (carparts.com)

Been using these for a couple years now and they've been great.

 

Im looking to replace all four brake pads and rotors on my 2017 Focus ST. I was initially planning on going for oem parts but thought of asking the group for recommendations on any aftermarket pads and rotors that have better or equal performance and feel to oem.

I dont need anything too fancy since i dont track the car but i do like to push the car when i get a chance like at 'Tail of the Dragon' or 'Ohio 555'.

My budget is around the cost for oem brakes and rotors.

Any recommendations or experiences will be highly appreciated

my 0.02$. If you daily drive especially during the winter. I would not get drilled rotors. I had the issue of the drills rusting, getting dirt, and scoring my pads. I ended up getting rid of my drilled rotors + pads and got some nice oe+ coated BLANK Brembo rotors with Brembo pads. Worked great this summer for daily driving and the 4 autox events I went to. Will be going to EBC YS pads next season.

 

Blank rotors are your best bang for the buck. I like centric, they have good coatings that last longer than the cheap manufacturers. I usually use EBC pads, the red stuff aren't too expensive and do a very good job for street use.

 

Have you used the Dash rotors from Centric? My mechanic recommended them but i haven't been able to find any reviews

 

I haven't had a problem with drilled slotted and rotors driving in the winter.. I bought the car with 80 miles on it and the OEM rotors and pads were grooved all up in a few thousand miles got rid of them immediately. I'm ran some cheap drilled and slotted pads with EBC yellow stuffs and had good luck and they stop great hot and cold and where really well. I just recently had the power stop set and after about 1 year they were all grooved up I had to change them. I'm back to EBC yellow stuffs. I did spend more money on more expensive rotors this time though.

 

Powerstop Z26 on mine. Daily driver, plus some track. Great grip, yet totally street happy.

Rotors - I have D&S, no issues, though I do kill rotors after many track days, but I expect that. These cars are under-braked.

Put in high-temp brake fluid too, and remove the front dust shields to get better rotor cooling

Dan