Hawk's hps pads
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From: yardley, pa 19067
positive here...ordered them from GMpartshouse...also replaced the stock crappy rotors with Baer Decela slotted/drilled rotors
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...013-c5-c6.aspx
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...013-c5-c6.aspx
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I ran them on my '00 along with some Baer Eradispeed rotors - was very pleased by the performance of the pads.
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From: oregon
like most consumables, it's subjective.
the HPS is what most would call a sporty daily driver pad. there is some dusting, can be a fairly short pad life depending on how they are driven but otherwise a good bang for your buck.
ten years ago they were the street pad to have. that said they have been slightly outclassed by the axxis ultimates and porterfield R4S
basically a pad for someone who wants something better than stock but doesn't want to deal with the rotor eating dust monsters that are the HP+
personally i like the HP+ on the street but they are not for everyone
the HPS is what most would call a sporty daily driver pad. there is some dusting, can be a fairly short pad life depending on how they are driven but otherwise a good bang for your buck.
ten years ago they were the street pad to have. that said they have been slightly outclassed by the axxis ultimates and porterfield R4S
basically a pad for someone who wants something better than stock but doesn't want to deal with the rotor eating dust monsters that are the HP+
personally i like the HP+ on the street but they are not for everyone
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From: Palm Bay FL
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Best pads I have had on the Vette. What ever you do, never let anyone talk you into ceramics ! You just do realize how bad the Vette stops with ceramics until you put on a set a hawk HPS. It was like a new car. Its amazing how deep you can brake. 
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From: Cleveland OH
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Here is another option Carbotech 1521 pad. This pad is 100% non crossive, will not harm your wheels or paint.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I've been running them for a year. Bedded in well, no squealing, less dust and the same stopping power as stock even with drilled and slotted rotors.
