I am wondering the same thing you are. i know my stopping power could be better with differebt pads other than the semi-metalllic pads I just wore out.
On another note, I thought my braking was on the not so aggressive side until the stop start challenge and realized that the manual brakes are doing a good job and just feel like they are not as capable. I have always been able to modulate the pedal to lock up but it takes a lot of pedal pressure to get there.
So what are you guy's running for pads?