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Nov 28, 2009 | 06:33 PM

Ron C!

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Ceramic Pads... Hawk or GM?

I have Baer Eradispeed non-drilled/slotted rotors on the front, dimpled on the rear (not sure of the manufacturer). Time for pads, which should I go with and why?

Nov 28, 2009 | 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron C!

I have Baer Eradispeed non-drilled/slotted rotors on the front, dimpled on the rear (not sure of the manufacturer). Time for pads, which should I go with and why?

I have the Eradispeed slotted & drilled on my 01 with the AC Delco ceramics. They have been on for over 4 yrs stop great and very low dust. I called Baer and asked about using ceramic pads and they told me it was fine. I do not track my car so if you do ceramics probably wouldn't be the best choice.

Nov 28, 2009 | 07:29 PM

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I like Raybestos Quiet Stops. I've had them on several Vettes and I've had no problems.

Nov 28, 2009 | 07:35 PM

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I have had GM Ceramics, they stopped poorly (took a lot more force) and warped my rotors. I now use HAWK HPS, they are GREAT pads, they dust little and stop GREAT. I have drilled and slotted rotors also.

Nov 28, 2009 | 08:10 PM

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Nov 28, 2009 | 08:13 PM

tslick98

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I also run Hawk HPS with Baer drilled and slotted rotors. The dust level is minimal. Stop very well.

Nov 28, 2009 | 08:20 PM

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I will be watching this thread, I have new sloted rotors and need to purchase pads. I have heard Hawk are the best with very low dust

Nov 28, 2009 | 08:21 PM

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We are a dealer for Hawk so I say Hawk all the way. If you're interested in a set let me know.

I don't know what's on my vehicle now, but I will be switching to Hawk next month.

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Nov 28, 2009 | 08:33 PM

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We are a dealer for Hawk so I say Hawk all the way. If you're interested in a set let me know.

I don't know what's on my vehicle now, but I will be switching to Hawk next month.

Shoot me a price for the Hawk HPS front and rear shipped to 32806.

Nov 28, 2009 | 08:57 PM

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I have Hawk HPS on mine and they dust pretty heavily. They also squeak.

Nov 28, 2009 | 10:04 PM

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I ran Hawk HPS pads on my '00 with the Baer Eradispeed rotors. Minimal dusting and very good performance.

Nov 28, 2009 | 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldvetter

I have had GM Ceramics, they stopped poorly .

I decided to deal with the brake dust after those.

Nov 28, 2009 | 11:00 PM

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Z06ster

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Hawk hands down

I have HAWK street brake pads with drilled and slotted rotors... very little dusting. I am very satisfied. I haven't tracked my car so I can't comment from a harsh condition performance perspective, but for street driving, they're great.

Nov 29, 2009 | 02:01 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tech

I have Hawk HPS on mine and they dust pretty heavily. They also squeak.

Same here. Took them off after a few hundered miles and lots of wiping.

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Originally Posted by Z06ster

I have this same setup and like them much better then the HPS.

Nov 29, 2009 | 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tslick98

I also run Hawk HPS with Baer drilled and slotted rotors. The dust level is minimal. Stop very well.

I've had mine for 3 or 4 years.

Nov 29, 2009 | 08:51 AM

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Running Wagner here. Pleased as punch with them!

Nov 29, 2009 | 08:58 AM

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I have been very pleased with my AC/Delco Durastop ceramic pads

Nov 29, 2009 | 09:43 AM

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On our C6 I have the Hawk Ceramics and really like the low dust that hits our CCWs

Nov 29, 2009 | 10:01 AM

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Vector

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I have stock rotors and currently have Hawk's "performance ceramic" pads. Not real happy with them - they stop okay but they are terrible with brake dust! Even for normal street driving. I expect heavy dusting on hard stops at the track, but not the street. Waxing my chrome wheels made them easier to clean but...

I'll be going back to Raybestos Ceramic pads!

Nov 29, 2009 | 10:33 AM

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Gene Culley

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I've had many satisfied customers with the GM ceramics.

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