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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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I'm buying new pads for my 73 coupe and was wondering if anyone had comments or suggestions on whether to purchase the semi-metallic or carbon metallic pads?
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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If you are not really hard on your brakes the AutoZone carbon metallic life times are a good deal.

I've switched to the hawk carbon metallic because rotor life is not a concern.

I did use a ceramic metallic for a few years.

read this about them

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=88
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Nothing but good from me with the Hawk HPS pads. http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=212
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