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Apr 25, 2007 | 09:32 PM

eK9aT10pSi

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Brake Pads

i am getting brembo blanks.
I am torn between these,
PBR Axxis Ultimate vs. Hawk HPS

which one and why?

Apr 25, 2007 | 09:49 PM

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From everything I've read HPS will be quieter, better grip, and less dust.

Apr 25, 2007 | 10:17 PM

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I have HPS and they are noisy, have good grip and lots of dust

Apr 25, 2007 | 11:21 PM

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x2 on the dust, leaves a crap load onto the rims

Apr 25, 2007 | 11:30 PM

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Mintex was very popular among the BMW forums. I had them on my 7 and loved them. Great stopping power and very low dust. Anybody use them here?

Apr 26, 2007 | 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima

I have HPS and they are noisy, have good grip and lots of dust

I don't doubt it, but it is supposed to be less than the PBR's.

Apr 26, 2007 | 03:49 AM

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I like the EBC Redstuff Ceramic Brake Pads ($130 a set).

Apr 26, 2007 | 05:55 AM

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I have the HPS pads and they work great, with an occasional squeak and dust isn't a problem unless I do high speed braking, which would be expected from any pad...

Apr 26, 2007 | 09:07 AM

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I like the EBC Redstuff Ceramic Brake Pads ($130 a set).

WHere is the best place to get these Chern?

Apr 26, 2007 | 08:44 PM

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ok, so it seems that my mind is made on getting hte hawk hps pads, thanks guys!

Apr 27, 2007 | 11:06 AM

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OEM is ceramic. Just went back to ceramic; No dust and no delay before it grips.

Apr 27, 2007 | 01:21 PM

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OEM is ceramic. Just went back to ceramic; No dust and no delay before it grips.

OEM brake pads are ceramic??? Is that confirmed?? I thought its just the regular semi-metallic material.

Apr 27, 2007 | 01:37 PM

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WHere is the best place to get these Chern?

In all my searches, this turned out to be the cheapest place out of 14 sites...

http://www.buybrakes.com/ebc/?gclid=...FRAjhgod1ARuOw

Apr 29, 2007 | 12:36 PM

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OEM brake pads are ceramic??? Is that confirmed?? I thought its just the regular semi-metallic material.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=499288

Akebono and Raybestos list them as ceramic.

Apr 29, 2007 | 01:22 PM

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I've been using Bendix IQ import for the longest time.
It offers the best value for its price ($39-44 front set).
Bendix has also introduced the new CT3 line.
They are very quiet and don't fade like the OEM during traffic.
It is dangerous driving with the OEM as the stopping distance degrades
under traffic condition. These are ceramic pads. They also offer life time
warranty.

http://www.bendixbrakes.com/products...ionPremium.php

Apr 29, 2007 | 06:28 PM

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If I get Hawk ceramic pads, will I need to change the rotors? Thanks all.

Apr 29, 2007 | 11:07 PM

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If I get Hawk ceramic pads, will I need to change the rotors? Thanks all.

NO. I have had no problems with my Hawk pads.

Apr 30, 2007 | 05:43 PM

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If I get Hawk ceramic pads, will I need to change the rotors? Thanks all.

I also have these pads, they are great. My only complaint is that the first stop when the pads/rotors are cold is that the friction coefficient is less - but that is expected with ceramics.

You should be fine with the old rotors, just be sure to follow the break-in procedure.