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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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Question on Hawk Brake Pads

I just purchased some powerslot rotors to replace my fronts.. I am looking to purchase some Hawk pads.

My question is on the custommaxima.com site they have 2 different ones, High Performance, and High Performance Plus.

I want good stopping power, in the description it says that the Plus pads may create more brake dust. I dont know if I want the extra dust but I dont drive too often... I dont mind spending the extra money for the plus but wanted to know if I would just be wasting my money and should just go for the High Performance pads.

Also, anyone know a good place to purchase these?

Thanks,
Mike
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeD95SE
Also, anyone know a good place to purchase these?

Thanks,
Mike
Just google .. and you will find a better deal than in Custommaxima......
I have the HPS .. and they work OK.. you won't feel a big difference from the OEM ones.....
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Get the Hawk HPS, which are good for track and street use. The Hawk HP is more of a track pad and not as good on the street because it needs to be heated up more to work. I use Hawk HPS and they are smooth as butter....
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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irish,

how is the brake dust? i am going to be replacing mine soon and i want pads that don't dust too much. i only want to clean the millie's once a week...
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by -ZIPPIN-
irish,

how is the brake dust? i am going to be replacing mine soon and i want pads that don't dust too much. i only want to clean the millie's once a week...
Only had them on for two days

but my rear ceramics dust like a ****, and i don't really care about dust...my car's always dirty anyhow.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by -ZIPPIN-
irish,

how is the brake dust? i am going to be replacing mine soon and i want pads that don't dust too much. i only want to clean the millie's once a week...
The good thing about them is that they don't dust too much. I have been using them for 2 years and they are Ok... I thnk I have to bleed my brakes
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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i have ceramics in the front and seriously, i don't have to wash the wheels for 2 weeks. the rear ones are AXXIS and they dust like desert storm. i have to wash them every 4 days. 17 and some change is what i paid for my millie's, of course i want them to be clean and shinny
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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Have 'em. Love 'em. Fantastic pads. I have the HPS.
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