brake pad suggestions?

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  1. AtlxPat

    AtlxPat Active Member

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    i think mine may be done and need some new pads, not sure which to go with
    hps/ axxis/ stoptech etc.
    i'd mostly be DDing my car but a few mountain runs here and there.
     
    #1 AtlxPat, Apr 13, 2010
  2. oneiguy

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    HP+ in front HPS in the back.
     
    #2 oneiguy, Apr 13, 2010
  3. AtlxPat

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    wow, never though about that combination
     
    #3 AtlxPat, Apr 13, 2010
  4. Superdude

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    yeah, really? i've not hear that one either. can you indulge on that a little, pls?
     
    #4 Superdude, Apr 13, 2010
  5. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

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    there's nothing more to think about...they work great for the street and should never fade under spirited driving. If you want to go bigger, you can look at Ferodo or Carbotech pads, but those are going to cost twice as much, if not more.
     
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  6. AtlxPat

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    yea not looking to break the bank on pads
     
    #6 AtlxPat, Apr 13, 2010
  7. oneiguy

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    80% of braking is done with the front wheels. So put the stronger pads up front, and lighter pads in back.
     
    #7 oneiguy, Apr 13, 2010
  8. oneiguy

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    And make sure you buy a bottle of super blue and bleed your lines.
     
    #8 oneiguy, Apr 13, 2010
  9. b reel

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    forgot a good set of SS lines, maybe adjust the rod on the master cylinder as well, most overlooked mod when coming to brakes.
     
    #9 b reel, Apr 13, 2010
  10. Matt

    Matt Think before you post
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    essentially, you could rock stock cheap pads in the rear and Hawk HP+ up front.
     
    #10 Matt, Apr 13, 2010
  11. Alex

    Alex Community Founder
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    Know much about Stoptech's new ones?
     
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  12. AtlxPat

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    already got a bottle of super blue

    adjusting the rod? first time i've ever heard of this
     
    #12 AtlxPat, Apr 13, 2010
  13. Superdude

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    That's what she said...
     
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    i've been auto-xing on stock replacements from autozone. they're not the best pads out there ($35 per axle for the life of the car), but they heat up quicker then a true racing pad. again, for auto-xing. track days are a different monster.
     
    #14 Superdude, Apr 13, 2010
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