Best Rotor and Pad combo
09-19-2006, 06:52 PM
#1
Best Rotor and Pad combo
Next week i want to change my brakes.
I would like to get better braking distance.
I was leaning towards
Drilled and Slotted rotors + With HPS Pads.
Question: Is this combo good or is there something better.
I dont want to break my pockets
Thanks
I would like to get better braking distance.
I was leaning towards
Drilled and Slotted rotors + With HPS Pads.
Question: Is this combo good or is there something better.
I dont want to break my pockets
Thanks
09-19-2006, 07:10 PM
#6
I have Brembo Blanks with PBR/Axxis Metal Masters. Great combo. Love em.
Got them from here, great pricing:::
http://www.importrp.com/home.php
Got them from here, great pricing:::
http://www.importrp.com/home.php
09-19-2006, 07:24 PM
#7
Originally Posted by Mints33
The Hawk pads are rated for high speeds, meaning they grab better and stop at shorter distances, but at slower speeds they're about the same as stock right?
Does Brembo make good blanks?
Does Brembo make good blanks?
Notes:
1. make sure to bed them properly. Hawk puts bedding instructions on the side of the box the pads come in
2. make sure to use anti-squeal compound on the pad shims
3. Brembo blanks are fine. Make SURE to use a large can of brake cleaner spray to get all the greasy goo off of them - they come all greased up to keep them from rusting before sale. Get ALL this crap off!!!!
09-19-2006, 08:13 PM
#10
Nightmare = Reality
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Waterford, MI
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I like my hawk HPS and xdrilled rotors. Got my rotors at brakepros.com and they nickel-plated them prior to shipping. looks killer behind the stock Ti edition rims and can grab better than my michelin pilots when they're warmed up. Just make sure you bed them properly like stated above. I personally think they're a little soft when cold but maybe i just need a new set as i have almost 40k on them. VERY low dust and little if any noise, largely silent.
09-20-2006, 07:17 AM
#15
RTP Slotted/PBR Metal Masters (they have a new name now though)/SS Lines
Couldn't be happier with the outcome. I'm sure the Hawk HPS are very good, but for what I paid thru the group buy, it was a deal. Since irish44j recommended them though, I'll probably try them the next time around.
Couldn't be happier with the outcome. I'm sure the Hawk HPS are very good, but for what I paid thru the group buy, it was a deal. Since irish44j recommended them though, I'll probably try them the next time around.
09-20-2006, 08:38 AM
#16
Originally Posted by four
Don't get PBR/Axxis Deluxe.
I got them from the Group Buy here, and they squeak like a pig, and there's significant dust.
They stop good, however, I think if I could do it over, I'd get the Hawk Pads.
I got them from the Group Buy here, and they squeak like a pig, and there's significant dust.
They stop good, however, I think if I could do it over, I'd get the Hawk Pads.
09-20-2006, 04:26 PM
#19
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Newington, CT
Posts: 222
Originally Posted by irish44j
The Hawk HPS is a good choice.....
Drilled/slotted rotors are not.
Get blanks. Period.
Drilled/slotted rotors are not.
Get blanks. Period.
Trust this man.
Hawk HPS, Brembo blanks, love them. Had cross drilled...did not love them.
09-20-2006, 05:28 PM
#21
I have powerslots/hawk hps and they are sweet. Much better than stock and do not squeak at all. Make sure you bed them in properly or they will squeal. They dust as much or maybe slightly more than stock, you probably wont notice a difference at all. I know you said you don't want to spend much money but you get what you pay for so I paid a little extra for better rotors so I wont have to replace them. Our brakes are known for causing vibration anyway (warping). I have not had any vibration at all in my current set up.
09-20-2006, 05:41 PM
#22
Originally Posted by maxspeedse02
I have powerslots/hawk hps and they are sweet. Much better than stock and do not squeak at all. Make sure you bed them in properly or they will squeal. They dust as much or maybe slightly more than stock, you probably wont notice a difference at all. I know you said you don't want to spend much money but you get what you pay for so I paid a little extra for better rotors so I wont have to replace them. Our brakes are known for causing vibration anyway (warping). I have not had any vibration at all in my current set up.
Do u have any pictures, how much did u pay for the powerslots rotors, are they drilled. I dont want to get out of control money wise, but i dont want any cheap ****.
09-24-2006, 02:53 AM
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 12
I have brembo pads with oem rotors. They stop on the dime but they squeak like hell. The vehicle has been taken back to the mechanic that put them on and he adjusted something (I do not know as I didn't take it in personally) and the squeaking was a little less pronounced, but some 3,500 miles later they are squeaking once again. It's annoying to know that the brakes are squeaking and there is still meat on the pads. Does anyone have any advice of how to get rid of the problem. Could it perhaps be the plate? Thanks in advance.
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