Better brake pads?
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,226
Likes: 643
From: Orange County Ca
Better brake pads?
On my 69 bb, I've been using the cheapo Autozone pads. I was thinking that the softest organic pads would be rotor friendly.
They seem to work OK, but not great. I do not think that I can lock up my 255/60 tires even with power brakes.
So, any ideas on upgraded pads that might have a little more grip.
This is mostly a weekend touring car, but I do like to do a little spirited mountain driving.
I am NOT looking for the latest high dollar full racing pads, but high performance street pads.
They seem to work OK, but not great. I do not think that I can lock up my 255/60 tires even with power brakes.
So, any ideas on upgraded pads that might have a little more grip.
This is mostly a weekend touring car, but I do like to do a little spirited mountain driving.
I am NOT looking for the latest high dollar full racing pads, but high performance street pads.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,889
Likes: 23
From: Kansas
Yes Sir; There is a forum member on here that has a good set of brand name shoes for sale in the 15 pages of parts. 33.00 shipped. They will be a lot better than the Auto-Zone shoes. Made in the U. S. A. Sorry I can't give you his name right off. Have a great day. Gene
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,889
Likes: 23
From: Kansas
Yes Sir; Marlin Page 7 or 8 of parts for sale has a set of 4 Monroe Dunamic seim-met brake pads for sale for 33.00 shipped. They are great pads at a very low price on the forum. Have a great day. Gene
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,455
Likes: 977
From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
Performance Friction is what I have run on my C3 for about 8 years-Carbon Metallic! i also use them on a 2001 Grand Prix and they provide much better intitial bite and produce stronger clamping feel as they get hotter. Extremely quiet and no brake dust.They last forever!
I use EBC pads on my 94 Mustang GT Convertible with Cobra front brakes and they work great BUT produce lots of brake dust.
2008 Chrysler 300 uses Wagner ceramics-not impressed.
I have heard good things about Hawk HPS pads but they squeal and produce pad dust.
Hope that helps!
I use EBC pads on my 94 Mustang GT Convertible with Cobra front brakes and they work great BUT produce lots of brake dust.
2008 Chrysler 300 uses Wagner ceramics-not impressed.
I have heard good things about Hawk HPS pads but they squeal and produce pad dust.
Hope that helps!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 955
Likes: 50
From: Jersey Shore
Hawk HPS pads do dust a little, but never heard one squeal. I loved them on my vette (manual brakes)
I just swapped them out for HP Plus- Holy crap do these pads bite! VERY dusty, they squeal just a little, and need a little more pedal effort when they are cold. But you better hold on if you step on the brakes hard when they are warmed up
Ive had the same set of Hawk HPS pads on my car for years before I pulled them off a few weeks ago with alot of meat left on them. (that was with some track days and auto-x events too!) $80 for a front set of pads isnt bad if it lasts you a while.
I just swapped them out for HP Plus- Holy crap do these pads bite! VERY dusty, they squeal just a little, and need a little more pedal effort when they are cold. But you better hold on if you step on the brakes hard when they are warmed up
Ive had the same set of Hawk HPS pads on my car for years before I pulled them off a few weeks ago with alot of meat left on them. (that was with some track days and auto-x events too!) $80 for a front set of pads isnt bad if it lasts you a while.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 845
Likes: 54
From: Bangor, Northern Ireland
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 753
Likes: 0
Hawk HPS pads do dust a little, but never heard one squeal. I loved them on my vette (manual brakes)
I just swapped them out for HP Plus- Holy crap do these pads bite! VERY dusty, they squeal just a little, and need a little more pedal effort when they are cold. But you better hold on if you step on the brakes hard when they are warmed up
Ive had the same set of Hawk HPS pads on my car for years before I pulled them off a few weeks ago with alot of meat left on them. (that was with some track days and auto-x events too!) $80 for a front set of pads isnt bad if it lasts you a while.
I just swapped them out for HP Plus- Holy crap do these pads bite! VERY dusty, they squeal just a little, and need a little more pedal effort when they are cold. But you better hold on if you step on the brakes hard when they are warmed up
Ive had the same set of Hawk HPS pads on my car for years before I pulled them off a few weeks ago with alot of meat left on them. (that was with some track days and auto-x events too!) $80 for a front set of pads isnt bad if it lasts you a while.
i have Hawk HP+ front and they are crazy good.you wont believe it .
lot of dust and little squeal. But they need to be warmed up. For example my car darts on the right with cold brakes. once warmed up , goes straight.
i have HPS rear . no dust at all
i should probably match front and rear but i have been at the racetrack with this set up and they made a great job
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 50,281
Likes: 518
From: Cleveland OH
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
This is pad you should use The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
Give me a call at 216-780-8825 I will be happy to help you.
Give me a call at 216-780-8825 I will be happy to help you.