Hey! If the squeak really drives you crazy, you are not overreacting. It can ruin immersion very quickly. The first thing I would still recommend is treating the SRP throttle like a free experiment. Take the pedal off, clean the pivot points, and use a dry PTFE or silicone spray. Avoid oily lubricants because they attract dust and the squeak eventually returns. A lot of Moza SRP squeaks come from friction at the pivot or spring interfaces, and once they are properly cleaned and lubricated they often behave fine. If you get it genuinely quiet and you like the feel overall, it is completely reasonable to keep running them for now and save the upgrade money for later.

If you decide to replace them, it makes sense to be cautious with random Alibaba listings - however, some of them are also available on Amazon for more peace of mind. You can always try them out, see if you like it, and easily return if you don't. If you want the best upgrade without spending too much, I can recommend the Fanatec CSL Elite V2 pedals. They are a well regarded three pedal load cell set with solid metal construction, a much more refined brake feel than cheaper options, and a good range of stiffness choices through elastomers and springs. They are one of the best value sets if you want something that can take you from beginner to a more serious level of racing.

If you want strong adjustability and the option to add haptics later, the Simnet SP Pro pedals that you saw in the video are a solid step up from basic budget sets. They have a full metal build, independent dampers for each pedal, a solid load cell brake, and tons of adjustability. The haptics modules can be added later, so you do not need to spend extra right now. If your budget stretches much further, the Simagic P1000 pedals with HPR haptics are excellent, but they are a bigger price jump and only worth considering if you are ready to invest more seriously. For a cheaper upgrade that still feels credible, the Cammus LC100 pedals are often mentioned as good value, though the CSL Elite V2 tends to feel more refined overall.

About haptics, those rumble modules are simply small motors or actuators that vibrate the pedal based on telemetry like ABS activation or wheel lockup. They are fun and can help with trail braking, but they are optional. My suggestion is straightforward.

1. Try to fix the SRP squeak properly. If it stays quiet and you like the feel, keep using them for now.

2. If the squeak keeps returning or you want something more solid, sell the SRP and move to a known brand. The best short list is Fanatec CSL Elite V2 if you want a safe, proven option, or Simnet SP Pro if you want more adjustability and future haptics.

3. Add haptics later once you have settled on a pedal set you enjoy. They are a nice enhancement, not something you need immediately.

Pedals are a rabbit hole, so your questions are completely normal. Wanting something that does not squeak and will last several years is perfectly reasonable.