Hawk HP+ = noisy?

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by monk, Nov 21, 2006.

  1. monk

    monk <b>The Kitchen Ninja!!!!</b>

    i've heard they're noisy...what kind of noise should i be listening for? and what's the diff between pad noise and "time to change" noise?
     
  2. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

    they are (or mine are).

    They squeal pretty bad.

    When it's stime to change pads, it sounds nasty, since the metal tabs are
    rubbing your rotors. It's more of a grinding metal sound.
     
  3. clemsonscooby

    clemsonscooby Active Member

    Be careful with these pads. They have a coefficient of grip that is higher than most rotors can handle. Just changed a set of fronts on a buddies protege running brembo rotors. The pads ate deep into his rotors that he had to get new rotors and pads. You can see where it left an indentation into the rotors. The pads were hard to get out also, because they were stuck in the indentation.

    Squeeling is normal, when the brakes scream and it feels like there is nothing there then they are done.
     
  4. Trey

    Trey Active Member

    They squeel when you drag your foot on the brake pedal. Press firmly and when they are up to temp, they are quiet.

    I've used these pads for 5 years and never had an issue with them.
     
  5. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    This isnt the case with the HPS imo though...
     
  6. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    i have the panther plus pads and they make more noise as they warm up
     
  7. clemsonscooby

    clemsonscooby Active Member

    HPS is a much better choice for autox and street driving. I would only suggest the +'s if you are doing frequent track days.
     
  8. Greg

    Greg Active Member

    How much are the HPS+
     
  9. monk

    monk <b>The Kitchen Ninja!!!!</b>

    yeah, i've noticed that when i'm "ON" them, they're quiet, it's when i drag to a stop they squeal/squeak. thanks guys, this helps ;)

    and i do plan on replacing my rotors soon (part ofthe reason i started running hp+ was for track apps, then i realized i just needed a heavier setup)... so li'll be doing the '06 brake conversion by next year.
     
  10. slowwrx

    slowwrx Supporting Member

    lol, I ran XP12s on the street, currently the car is on PF-01s both are noisy, you get over it after a while.
     
  11. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    My point was, dont buy the HPS here :)
     
  12. Trey

    Trey Active Member

    The HP+ are totally fine for a daily driver. I agree with Alex, the HPS is not worth the trouble.
     
  13. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    A good chunk of people on here are using HP+ for DD, as you can tell by a good bit of the replies, they're just fine for the streets.
     

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