Brake replacement / upgrade

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Davidwrx, Sep 26, 2009.

  1. Davidwrx

    Davidwrx Member

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    I replaced my rotors / pads yesterday. Used Hawk HPS pads and did the H6 rear upgrade. I got the brackets at autozone for $25 each. Fit great. I did get Brembo front rotors as they handle most of the load.

    I used a Motive power bleeder and it made bleeding a snap! Flushed with ATE blue.

    I am happy with the H6 upgrade. Less nosedive for sure. Not so thrilled with the Hawk HPS. Was hoping for a bit more bite. Maybe they will improve. I did bed them per instructions. Overall very sastifying work!
     
    #1 Davidwrx, Sep 26, 2009
  2. FACE

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    Great job man! If you want more bite the HP+ will deliver ...but are much much louder!
     
    #2 FACE, Sep 26, 2009
  3. Davidwrx

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    Thanks. I may try the HP+ on the front if I can find a deal. The appear used from time to time here or NASIOC.
     
    #3 Davidwrx, Sep 26, 2009
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    i just got them new for 95
     
    #4 oneiguy, Sep 26, 2009
  5. Davidwrx

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    Where? Do you have the fronts and rear?
     
    #5 Davidwrx, Sep 26, 2009
  6. davo 1979

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    hey i got my hawk hps pads at pepboys for 30 bucks every website sells them for like 70 just to let every one know .
     
    #6 davo 1979, Oct 15, 2009
  7. Davidwrx

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    That is a heck of a deal. I paid 80 front and 70 rear. Do they sell the HP+ too?
     
    #7 Davidwrx, Oct 15, 2009
  8. davo 1979

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    dont know on the hp . but when i heard the price i bought them quick its the same part number as all the web sites the hps # was the hb352f d721 hps
     
    #8 davo 1979, Oct 15, 2009
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    they stop realy good with the dba slotted rotors
     
    #9 davo 1979, Oct 15, 2009
  10. Alex

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    Never was a fan of the HPS pads. I enjoy the HP+, but they can be noisy at slow speeds.
     
    #10 Alex, Oct 15, 2009
  11. davo 1979

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    are the hp+ more agressive
     
    #11 davo 1979, Oct 15, 2009
  12. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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    yes
     
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  13. Jake

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    i was happy with the EBC greenstuff. they were decent street pads. not sure on the prices on those. as i havent shopped for them recently. but its an alternative to consider. i think the redstuff are their hp+ comparables
     
    #13 Jake, Oct 15, 2009
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