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Old May 14, 2002 | 01:16 PM
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I am going to purchase new pads and rotors for the 95, which has the J55's, but am trying to decide between slotted, cross-drilled or factory replacements.

Thoughts and info greatly appreciated on all choices !!

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Old May 14, 2002 | 01:24 PM
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unless you do alot of racing, no point in going other than factory
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Old May 14, 2002 | 01:44 PM
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Good point. I do not plan on racing the car (yet) so for right now, stock replacements will work.

Thanks!
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Old May 14, 2002 | 01:46 PM
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Like Vader said, those rotors will just be "pretty" and may actually harm your braking ability unless you are into some very serious autocross or road racing.

Better pads will be your best upgrade. :yesnod:
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Old May 14, 2002 | 03:56 PM
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Went ahead and ordered up new rotors, now need to know what pads to get. I do alot of city driving, with some highway (commuting).

Thoughts?

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Old May 14, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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Performance Friction Z pads, Hawk pads
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Old May 14, 2002 | 05:41 PM
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I am hapy with my Hawks. Little more dust though
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Old May 14, 2002 | 06:36 PM
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Go w/ Hawk you wont be disappointed.
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This is all using my stock rotors right? Dont hawks come in color variations?
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Old May 14, 2002 | 07:13 PM
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The HPS pads are great for stock rotors. Here is a link

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/hawk/pads.jsp


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