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Looooooong story short, ended up replacing the front brake setup all together with the G11 Brembo calipers (348/36). Unfortunately, pad choices for that setup is very limited and it does not include Akebonos or TRWs.

Reason I'm posting is about my experience with Power Stops pads. It was awful. They were my only choice for aftermarket ceramic pads and they were nothing but a PITA. Something is off with their dimensions and they kept sliding back and forth on the caliper when going fwd/reverse and making the dreaded "clunk". I even replicated the Brembo pad shims with 3M VHB adhesive and still they kept slipping. My annoyance was even greater with their support, or I should say lack of. They kept telling me to contact the vendor and offered me nothing. Never tried Power Stop before and sure as heck this is my last. Ended up getting BMW/Brembo pads for 3x the cost (not ceramic) but they are working as expected, surprisingly producing very little brake dust...so far.

Will try Akebono for the rear brakes next replacement.