Which brake pads are you running and how do you like them?

**Spyder** · 10-09-2006, 09:47 AM

Yea like the topic says, Which pads are you running? I have been looking at going back with some axxis metal masters because they are failrly cheap and easy to come by, also last time I used them I was happy with their performance... However after talking to a friend of mine he says that the axxis's arent the same as they once were. I have only driven one car with Hawks and they were amazing, but they also squeeked like hell and make crazy brake dust.

Cliff notes:
What brakes do you have and why?
Where did you get them?
How much were they?

**HalfBaked** · 10-09-2006, 09:57 AM

Stock!

**Sammich** · 10-09-2006, 09:59 AM

x2

**The Yousef** · 10-09-2006, 10:02 AM

Hawk HPS Ceramic..not a bad pad for everyday use...less dustier then OE..and brakes significantly better..the regular HPS is better for harder/more aggressive use....

Tire Rack (not sure of price)

**Spyder** · 10-09-2006, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Durka Prince

Hawk HPS Ceramic..not a bad pad for everyday use...less dustier then OE..and brakes significantly better..the regular HPS is better for harder/more aggressive use....

Tire Rack (not sure of price)

I was thinking about going with the hawk HPS this time around, I have heard nothing but good things for their braking power.

**ATK_Designs** · 10-09-2006, 10:46 AM

I run Project Mu NS for street, B-Force for track.

Also, others have ran Endless Vita Nuova for Street and SSS for track. Same quality, just lil pricier. Can't go wrong with either 2.

**Big Baller** · 10-09-2006, 10:56 AM

I smoked a set of stock STI pads my first session on the track, my next session I smokes a set a of the Hawk HPS, So I cut out all the bull shit and bought Carbotech XP-10s in front and XP-9s in back. They squeal like a bitch on the street, but even with hoosiers on the STI at Roebling and speeds approaching 155-160 on the front straight I couldnt get them to fade.

Matt

**The Yousef** · 10-09-2006, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Spyder

I was thinking about going with the hawk HPS this time around, I have heard nothing but good things for their braking power.

yeah..i love mine...i may try the regular HPS after i wear through these ceramics...

i hope that helped..lol

**Spyder** · 10-09-2006, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Big Baller

I smoked a set of stock STI pads my first session on the track, my next session I smokes a set a of the Hawk HPS, So I cut out all the bull shit and bought Carbotech XP-10s in front and XP-9s in back. They squeal like a bitch on the street, but even with hoosiers on the STI at Roebling and speeds approaching 155-160 on the front straight I couldnt get them to fade.

Matt

damn, those sound pretty serious, where did you get them?

**Big Baller** · 10-09-2006, 03:31 PM

I ordered them online somewhere, I must warn you though they are extremly lound, if you are looking for something you can actually drive on the streets I would recomend the Hawk hps or the HP1s or the Carbotech Bobcats.

The XP10s that I run at the track are almost 300 dollars for the front and 200 bucks for the rear. The hps pads are a lot cheaper and work better when cold

**Spyder** · 10-09-2006, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Big Baller

I ordered them online somewhere, I must warn you though they are extremly lound, if you are looking for something you can actually drive on the streets I would recomend the Hawk hps or the HP1s or the Carbotech Bobcats.

The XP10s that I run at the track are almost 300 dollars for the front and 200 bucks for the rear. The hps pads are a lot cheaper and work better when cold

Good information I'm thinking the Hawk HPS are going to win. I wish someone sold them locally I hate ordering shit and having to wait on it.

**Big Baller** · 10-09-2006, 03:48 PM

summit

**Spyder** · 10-09-2006, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Big Baller

summit

for a 240sx? hmm, I couldn't seem to find them online.

**David88vert** · 10-09-2006, 07:50 PM

Hawks are what I usually run. They have a variety of compunds to fit anywhere you are driving. Racer Wholesale usually has good prices. If you are looking for race-only compunds, Discovery Parts carries a decent amount of them.

Carbotech's are great pads also. Can't go wrong with them or Carbon Lorraine.

Avoid Axxis and EBC. I have always been disappointed with them.

**Big Baller** · 10-09-2006, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by David88vert

Hawks are what I usually run. They have a variety of compunds to fit anywhere you are driving. Racer Wholesale usually has good prices. If you are looking for race-only compunds, Discovery Parts carries a decent amount of them.

Carbotech's are great pads also. Can't go wrong with them or Carbon Lorraine.

Avoid Axxis and EBC. I have always been disappointed with them.

I agree with everything he just said.

Matt

**fawk_you** · 10-09-2006, 09:55 PM

carbon break pads for AUTO-X... they squeek like hell until they are completely warmed up and that wont happen with every day to day driving. DAMNIT. They stop on a dime but annoy the shit outa me. heh

**Spyder** · 10-09-2006, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by David88vert

Hawks are what I usually run. They have a variety of compunds to fit anywhere you are driving. Racer Wholesale usually has good prices. If you are looking for race-only compunds, Discovery Parts carries a decent amount of them.

Carbotech's are great pads also. Can't go wrong with them or Carbon Lorraine.

Avoid Axxis and EBC. I have always been disappointed with them.

Good information, I found the Hawks that Summit sells so I will be ordering those tomorrow

Thanks everyone for thier input!

**green91** · 10-10-2006, 06:24 PM

Ive had good luck with Hawk HP+ and Cobalt Friction pads both on my honda.

**R_Rated** · 10-11-2006, 05:00 PM

Hawk HPS.... I like the tricked out Brembo pads but these are 1/3 the price.

**g-ridda** · 10-11-2006, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Durka Prince

Hawk HPS Ceramic..not a bad pad for everyday use...less dustier then OE..and brakes significantly better..the regular HPS is better for harder/more aggressive use....

Tire Rack (not sure of price)

same here they are some great pads im gonna try axxis metal next to see which is better

**o_bomb** · 10-12-2006, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by David88vert

Hawks are what I usually run. They have a variety of compunds to fit anywhere you are driving. Racer Wholesale usually has good prices. If you are looking for race-only compunds, Discovery Parts carries a decent amount of them.

Carbotech's are great pads also. Can't go wrong with them or Carbon Lorraine.

Avoid Axxis and EBC. I have always been disappointed with them.

Im extremly disappointed with my EBC brake pads!!

Go hawk!! u can also get them at any pepboys! Back to the ebc. they are grade A garbage!! the built in shim sham off; peices of straight shit IMO!!!! going to switch to hawk! I got the green ones maybe red, brown, black, or vomit ones will work 4 u! go hawk!!!

**RBpoweredSileighty** · 10-12-2006, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by fawk_you

carbon break pads for AUTO-X... they squeek like hell until they are completely warmed up and that wont happen with every day to day driving. DAMNIT. They stop on a dime but annoy the shit outa me. heh

i have them and they dont make noise unless its wet from the night before. but yea they stop damn good... love the wheel lock at 5mph LOL

**speedminded** · 10-13-2006, 12:51 PM

OEM Porsche, turned the rotors purple & gold and still no fade

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