Am really confused with what brake pads to buy - there are so many opinions, experiences, it seems like almost a crapshoot to get the right one. I know one thing for sure, the OEM ones suck... as far as padlife goes.
My driving style is relatively spirited -Am replacing rear rotors and replacing front with frozen rotors. Above all hate squealing/noise - want quick grab, low fade, and of course low dust-- may be a pipe dream, but does anyone out there have a great experience w/ a particular brand ? Just a quick note would be appreciated.
My driving style is relatively spirited -Am replacing rear rotors and replacing front with frozen rotors. Above all hate squealing/noise - want quick grab, low fade, and of course low dust-- may be a pipe dream, but does anyone out there have a great experience w/ a particular brand ? Just a quick note would be appreciated.
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i have heard that "hawk" makes really good pads. They are not completely metallic pads, which means you will have less dust, but they are partially metallic so you will still have some dust. Project Mu makes great pads for our cars as well. They offer different pads for different kinds of driving which is nice.
I would say to go with the hawk hps pads. Everyone seems to love them...
I would say to go with the hawk hps pads. Everyone seems to love them...
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Changed out my fronts with the EBC greenstuff last Saturday..didn't notice too much of a difference yet..but this is my first change since i bought the car (i've heard only good things tho).....gonna do my rears this weekend....53.95 for the fronts at pepboys...
I'll take care of the tax
I'll take care of the tax
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My driving style is relatively spirited -Am replacing rear rotors and replacing front with frozen rotors. Above all hate squealing/noise - want quick grab, low fade, and of course low dust-- may be a pipe dream, but does anyone out there have a great experience w/ a particular brand ? Just a quick note would be appreciated.
Originally Posted by NICE1
Am really confused with what brake pads to buy - there are so many opinions, experiences, it seems like almost a crapshoot to get the right one. I know one thing for sure, the OEM ones suck... as far as padlife goes.My driving style is relatively spirited -Am replacing rear rotors and replacing front with frozen rotors. Above all hate squealing/noise - want quick grab, low fade, and of course low dust-- may be a pipe dream, but does anyone out there have a great experience w/ a particular brand ? Just a quick note would be appreciated.
and the dust problems. go with ceramic pads
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One thing I've experienced with the Hawk HPS pads is really poor performance in wet conditions. Anyone else with Hawks have the same problem?
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Can you just slap on ceramic pads with mettalic rotors? Don't you need similar materials for both?
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Same here, in the wet and the cold they don't perform as well.Originally Posted by skeleton_cru
One thing I've experienced with the Hawk HPS pads is really poor performance in wet conditions. Anyone else with Hawks have the same problem?
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I'm going to try a different set of pads next time.Originally Posted by bigwilly
Same here, in the wet and the cold they don't perform as well.
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Just got some ProjectMu B-force pads delievered yesterday and will be installing them tomorrow.
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Let me know what you think.Originally Posted by bigwilly
Just got some ProjectMu B-force pads delievered yesterday and will be installing them tomorrow.
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DO NOT USE CERAMIC PADS!!! They will put a coating on your rotors and it will feel like the are warped I had them on and the pads break down to there were chunks missing in 20,000 miles GARBAGE
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Periods are your friends.
This sounds like an extreme experience. What brand of pads did you have? I've never experienced this, nor heard of anyone who has.
This sounds like an extreme experience. What brand of pads did you have? I've never experienced this, nor heard of anyone who has.
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I'll pretend I didn't see your question .... wait, hmmmmm.. maybe ceramic rotors would be better... seriously, what are you asking ?Originally Posted by SixFive
Can you just slap on ceramic pads with mettalic rotors? Don't you need similar materials for both?