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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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I'm in need of some new brake pads. Are the hawk's in the mall any good? You guys recommend any other brands?
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 02:57 PM
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Auto Zone has some good pads and they have decent prices check them out.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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Depends on a couple of things...is cost an issue and what will your application be ?...I went with NAPA Ceramix about 3 months ago..a bit pricey but I've been very pleased..less dust. no squeel and I drag race in the Corvette Challenge..good luck
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 03:42 PM
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Hawks seem to be pretty good.

Also, the NAPA Ceramix, porterfield, performance friction and EBC, but I don't think green, perhaps red. The greens leave tons of dust and dump stuff on the rotors...
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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All I really care about is that they don't squeel. This is my daily driver but I want a good amount of performance. Just no squeeling and I don't wanna have to replace them after only 3 months driving.
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