Need new brake pads + rotors.... I need some advice please

[Briko]

Hello
I have a 2002 9-5 Aero which needs new front pads and rotors, here are the ones that I'm looking at.

Akebono Brake Pads = $63.00
Centric High Carbon 125 Series Rotors: 2 @64 = $128

OR

EBC - Red Stuff Ceramic Low Dust Brake Pads = $84.25
EBC - Ultimax Plain Rotors: 2 @56 = $112

Any advice or past experiences that you could pass along would be appreciated.

Thanks Gents!

Frank

[Dave T]

I used Akebono Euro ceramic on the rears of my 9-3SS. Compared to stock, far less brake dust, stopping was fine. Actually the dust is the same color as wheels but there is less. After 10,000 miles, they were barely worn.

[Mike Brennan]

Yep on ceramic from Ake and Brembo.

[GILES5440]

Had both; slightly prefered the EBC with Brembo. About 35k on EBC, Akebono lasted a little longer. Both are low dust. I felt the EBC were totally fade resistant (Utah mountains, dark of night, feelin' sporty). That would be my pick but you can't go wrong with either.