The EBC pads are pricey!! Wondering if there is value to be had there over the semi metallic pads offered at the normal parts stores for less than 25% of the cost of EBC. Firm Feel has some carbon metallic pads. They don't offer much of an explanation there. Wondering if those are just expensive semi-metallic pads. I wouldn't mind paying more for pads that will provide a seat-of-the-pants improvement in stopping power. I just don't know enough here. Like the previous post, the pads are a bit pricey to just try.