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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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my 94 with J55 big brakes need new pads..which ones? I am happy with any brake dust but want the best stopping power with normal temperature brakes ( n0 X crossing or racing done)
What do you think on Hawk HPS? which type?
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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Hawks are good, I run carbo tech panther plus, very dirty but stops like a maniac. I race.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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I've run the Hawk HPS in the J55 calipers, and I also use it in the Brembo Calipers. I don't think I would use another pad.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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I've heard good things on the Forum about the Hawk pads.
I personally use the PFC Z-Rated pads in my daily driver Vette.
I'm very pleased with the bite when cold.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Hawk pads here.
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 04:42 AM
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Performance Friction carbon metallics, 2nd set. Next time I'm springing for the ceramics!
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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PFC carbon metalic here as well. Just put them on about 200 miles ago. So far they have produced less dust and have a good grip when applied.
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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I have had good luck (so far) with the EBC Greenstuff (sp?) from Tire Rack. Dust is not bad at all and the dust is a lighter grey which doesn't look too bad with the silver A molds
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Incidentally, Pep Boys just started selling Hawk and EBC pads.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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I'm using Bendix non-Asbestos pads now; Means I don't have to worry as much about dying from Asbestosis or mesothemiona (Forgive spelling) BUT I DO reckon the more traditional pads stop better.
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Carbotech Panther Plus for street & Auto-x

XP8 or 9 for high speed track.

Carbotech is also having a Winter Special on C4 pads and Rotors as a combo where the HD rotors are about $12 more than the pads.

Great package.

http://www.carbotecheng.com/Winter_special.htm

Ron
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SBS ProTouring Ceramic pads here.
Very little dust.
Good cold performance.
Great hot performance.
Some squeal.
Overall good.
(thanks for the link, qwik)
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