Which brake pads????
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Which brake pads????
I'm going to be swapping the brake rotors on my 2003 Z06 to the delco drilled and slotted rotors. I already have brand new front Z06 pads, however, which pads are the best for all 4 corners? Should I stick with the Z06 pads all around? Switch to ceramic pads?? This car is used for street duty only. Thanks!
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Before you get your Hawk HPS pads installed consider spray painting the back of the pads silver, chrome, body color, or whatever will look good on your car.
Use the 500 degree high temp paints available at your local auto parts store.
Use the 500 degree high temp paints available at your local auto parts store.
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I went with Hawk HPS pads when I put on my Baer Eradispeed rotors. Dust has not been a problem and they perform very well.
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I just got some hawk hps pads put on and they squeal like a dying banshee is in my wheels. Did anyone else have alot of squealing when they went with the hawk hps? It's so bad it's embarrassing when I go somewhere!
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I am running Hawk HPS on my Z06. They work great and have lower dusting then the Z06 pads. I cannot really tell if they work better or worse then my Z06 pads did. There is no squealing with these either.