No offense guys, but please keep this thread on-topic. Brake pads are important. Brand, variety, etc is a great topic to discuss - just in a thread of its own. For example -
Street/ Track Brake Pads
I think that the concept of being aware of your pads, fluid, and the option of race pads is certainly a topic that has been covered in here for the purpose of being a 'best practice'.
Cool?