I am on my second set now. Also 95 vert with 13" front rotors. This time I added SS lines and new rotors.
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
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Instructor
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Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Hey ALL,
On to the brakes.
Looking at the Hawk HPS pads. I have the 13" in the front. It's a 1995 vert.
What kind of recommendations do you all have for pads. Are the Hawks a good pad?
Thanks!!!
On to the brakes.
Looking at the Hawk HPS pads. I have the 13" in the front. It's a 1995 vert.
What kind of recommendations do you all have for pads. Are the Hawks a good pad?
Thanks!!!
Pro
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Concord North Carolina
I like the NAPA Ceramic pads. Good stopping power and NO brake dust.
Little more expensive than autozones duralast but you get what you pay for....
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2004
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I have the HP+'s. It's a great pad, seems to work a little better when they're warmed up. I do the occasional road course event, and thats mainly why I went with them. They squeal a little, maybe 1k miles on them, not sure I've heard many others complain about it though. When they're really hot I don't hear any noise though.
Safety Car
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From: Mt Laurel NJ
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Seneca Falls NY
I put on Hawk ceramic all the way around from Tirerack a year ago and love em. I also flushed the system and installed the brake bias spring. Definitely more stopping power and only light dust.
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From: Orlando FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I always use Hawks.
Pros: They stop on a dime and last quite a while. I couldn't be happier with them.
Cons: They are known to squeal and make a lot of brake dust.
I have them on both the Vette and the Altima. Night and day improvement from stock pads to the Hawks on the Altima. I've always had them on the Vette, so I can't compare.
I have EBC Sport rotors (dimpled and slotted) in the front of the Vette and Brembo OEM replacements in the rear. The altima has Brembo OEM replacements in the front.
Pros: They stop on a dime and last quite a while. I couldn't be happier with them.
Cons: They are known to squeal and make a lot of brake dust.
I have them on both the Vette and the Altima. Night and day improvement from stock pads to the Hawks on the Altima. I've always had them on the Vette, so I can't compare.
I have EBC Sport rotors (dimpled and slotted) in the front of the Vette and Brembo OEM replacements in the rear. The altima has Brembo OEM replacements in the front.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: In a van down by the river! Florida
I've been having a hard time deciding on pads too. I'm almost sure about going Hawk HPS, but I don't know much at all about ceramic pads, and if they would suit me beter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Phoenix Arizona
I just installed AC Delco ceramic pads and GM Performance drilled and slotted rotors on my GS and love them. Looks cool, dead quiet, and almost NO dust. Best of all, only $400.00 for everything on Ebay! 
Race Director
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Seriously.
Larry
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Melting Slicks
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From: 1993 Quasar Blue 'vert Scottsdale AZ
A few months ago I did the J55 upgrade with HPS pads. They work great, I have had no squealing, and a lot less dust than whatever brand of pad was on there before. Go for it!
Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Lenexa Kansas
I have a 92 Z07 and 93 Ruby with the big brakes. I have HPS on both, and work great. No noise, and usually only notice dust after a day at the track. (They are both street cars). I want to try the HP+ on the track car when the HPS need replaced.
