What Pads Should I Get
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What Pads Should I Get
I received a set of drilled and slotted rotors for Christmas and I will be putting new pads on at the same time. My question is what pads should I get? The car is not a daily driver ('01 with 35,000 miles) so I don't see the need for top of the line racing pads, but I don't want a set of cheap pads either. The rotors are GM with the center hub powder coated.
I also will be changing out the sway bars for the Z06 Z51 as well as the metal end links.
I also will be changing out the sway bars for the Z06 Z51 as well as the metal end links.
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I have the same GM drilled and vented rotor. Hawk pads are great!
Low dusting on the rims too. $178.00 front and rears
1997-2010 Corvette Hawk HPS Brake Pads HB248F.650 C5-C6 and HB247F.575 C5-C6
* Ferro Carbon
* 20-40% More Stopping Power
* Aerospace and Motorsports Severe-Duty Friction Technology
* Extremely Low Dusting
* Best Fade Resistant
* Virtually Noise free
* High friction/torque hot or cold
* Gentle on rotors
* Extended pad life
Low dusting on the rims too. $178.00 front and rears
1997-2010 Corvette Hawk HPS Brake Pads HB248F.650 C5-C6 and HB247F.575 C5-C6
* Ferro Carbon
* 20-40% More Stopping Power
* Aerospace and Motorsports Severe-Duty Friction Technology
* Extremely Low Dusting
* Best Fade Resistant
* Virtually Noise free
* High friction/torque hot or cold
* Gentle on rotors
* Extended pad life
Last edited by 2001yellow/redC5; Dec 26, 2010 at 04:20 PM. Reason: added price
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I run Hawk HPS on my drilled/slotted rotors and love them.
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=41
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=41
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Another vote for Hawk HPS. Gene has great prices on these. What ever you do, do not put ceramic pads on. I had the ceramics before the HPS. You would not believe the difference in stopping power.
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Yes, the Hawk HPS pads would be a very good choice.
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I run Hawk HPS on my drilled/slotted rotors and love them.
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=41
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=41
I have the Hawk HPS,,,from,,,guess who? Been on a couple of weeks and I am very happy!
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Check out the Carbotech 1521, I offer a 7% forum discount contact me at 216-780-8825.
Front $144 Rear $124
The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser, and has won multiple SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo National Championships. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. Bobcat 1521™ compound has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
Front $144 Rear $124
The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser, and has won multiple SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo National Championships. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. Bobcat 1521™ compound has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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