Pad Update
The new pads are taller than the originals and take up more area on the disc. This can be an issue if you have a lot of miles with the factory pads since the new pads will ride further inboard and now sit on a groove created by the old pads. You may have to resurface the discs if there is a noticeable groove from the old pads.
When I first installed the new pads, there was an excessive amount of drag. I ended up loosening up the caliper bolts and repositioning the calipers to help equalize the distance the pistons were pushed in. This helped quite a bit and as I am bedding in the pads, the drag is getting better. These new pads definitely grab the discs quicker. You can hear the pads biting into the disc. Sounds like it will wear fast, but I don't think there will be a significant amount of disc wear.
So far, I like the pads. Especially since I couldn't get the factory ones to stop squealing. I tried everything too.