Brake pad brands?

[robkay]

Has anyone found any aftermarket brands of pads that they like?

When I had my Volvo I used Axxis (PBR/Repco) Deluxe pads because it was promoted by IPD as a good, low dust pad. I never noticed any problems with them, but I recently read some info that some people had real problems with them in rain. The current incarnation of Axxis Deluxe apparently uses a ceramic based material. I don't know whether they were always that composition or that's something newer.

Anyone ever used Hawk Performance or Satisfied Pro brand? Here are a few links to look at:

http://www.hawkperformance.com/performance/

http://www.satisfiedbrakes.com/brakes/index.html#

http://www.axxisbrakes.com/deluxe.html

I'm not sure whether there are any aftermarket mfg's for the rear shoes. Maybe you have to go OEM on those?