PBR Deluxe pads are VERY easy on rotors. I don't why you would buy anything other than an OE or equivalent quality aftermarket rotor, and they likely have nothing to do with increased pedal effort.

The OE brake system is satisfactory for every class of driving including racetrack hot lapping. The PBR Deluxe are not a good track pad - no where near as good as OE, but they are fine for any level of street driving, plus, the don't, dust, squeal, or chew up the rotors.

The PBR DeLuxe pads require more pedal effort than OE and many aftermarket pads because the DeLuxe have a lower friction coefficient, but this low coefficient is one reason they are easy on the rotors and the pads last so long. The higher pedal effort is something you will get used to as you accumulate miles, and you won't even remember six months from now. Although the ABS will automatically balance the system on a max performance stop, I recommend you install them on all four corners, to restore the basic mechanical balance designed into the system.

If the pads are not wearing evenly on each side of the caliper, you need to replace or overhaul the sliding pins.

Duke