I have 38K miles on my 13 S5, the front brakes make a grinding noise initially when the car is started. I had it checked and it was recommended to change the rotors and pads.

I can opt. for original Audi rotors but the shops I talked to recommended the stoptech sport slotted rotors ($175 each). Are these better than the OEM (they are $275 each)? The shop also recommended Akebono cermaic pads to reduce break dust. I am not going to track this car but I sometimes drive it a bit hard. What other options are there for breaks + pads ?

thanks