Hawk hps brake pads
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
burn them in from several speeds to 0 mph, 30 60 etc. I didn't get a chance to do all that as I had to drive home 40 miles with an untuned newly cammed car. after the tune I did do some braking stuff,,,,I like 'em just fine!
Last edited by Silverbullet00; Feb 8, 2011 at 09:47 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Near Charlotte NC
I run HPS on all my cars....Z06,S2K and GST.
Click on the "Bed-In" link on the right.
http://www.hawkperformance.com/performance/hps.php
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carolina
Click on the "Bed-In" link on the right.
http://www.hawkperformance.com/performance/hps.php
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carolina
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
I cant hear anything from mine....than again I cant hear a dang thing in my car!
1.After installing new brake pads, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30-35 mph applying moderate pressure.
2.Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph.
3.DO NOT DRAG BRAKES!
4.Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down.
5.After step 4 your new pads are ready for use.
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Had them on my '00 - very good pads. When I need new pads on my '03, will go with the Hawks.
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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Just drove them for the first time today after breaking them in
Big improvement over stock so far but my old pads were in really bad condition. Firm braking and silent. cant comment on dust levels yet
Big improvement over stock so far but my old pads were in really bad condition. Firm braking and silent. cant comment on dust levels yet
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Fort Wayne IN
I've had the Hawk HP's for 3 years now along w/ Brembo drilled and slotted rotors and would use them again. Quiet, good braking performance but as far as the dust I clean them a lot - they do appear to have a fair amount of dust. 
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