One pad alone can't make a huge difference in braking performance but I can say they are definitely better than the standards. I've paired them with an ACDelco Advantage Rotor and the car feels very safe under braking again. There isn't much power and you can feel them starting to get hooked and on an emergency stop they grab well with no problem. Installed on the G6 GTP and the pads fit the gaskets like a glove. Very good brake pads!