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Post by 4g63ownedu on Nov 21, 2004 18:24:19 GMT -5
Actually these aren't new. It was the first thing I did to my car. Power slot rotors and Hawk pads all around. But yesterday I found out how tough they are. My right front caliper froze up and I didn't know. I think I drove a mile or 2, but at freeway speeds a lot of damage can be done in a short time. Well today Fuzz and I took everything apart and to my surprise no damage done!  Considering the wheel was scalding hot before I thought for sure the pads had glassed over, but they didn't. So if you need a brake upgrade, power slots and hawk pads are the way to go. I can attest to how tough they are. Besides, no matter how fast your car is, if you can't stop you're screwed! |
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Post by Töuge-MR on Nov 24, 2004 11:05:30 GMT -5
I need to get some power slots soon...
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Post by Wangan Racer on Nov 27, 2004 17:53:37 GMT -5
I love the way the hawks feel, what type are you running ben?...HP's? and i would say they may be a little too aggresive for street driving....intial bite on the HP's is rowdy, but it's good to know that they last awhile...i thought they would wear out quick....how are the rotors holding up?
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Post by 4g63ownedu on Nov 28, 2004 0:18:58 GMT -5
I think they're the street pads, but I don't remember for sure, and it turns out the rotor is slightly warped, so it needs replaced. Other than that the brakes are great, I've had them on since June last year and the pads still look fairly new, and don't throw out much dust especially considering I abuse them quite a bit.
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Post by toophatspitfire on Dec 1, 2004 0:11:56 GMT -5
i was either thinking of getting those or those "tru-green" organic pads that dont make any brake dust becasue of my chromes, I HATE BRAKE DUST! how much did those hawk pads cost ya?
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Post by Töuge-MR on Dec 1, 2004 1:54:42 GMT -5
aw haelz na chromez y0
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Post by Wangan Racer on Dec 1, 2004 2:29:57 GMT -5
you mean....EBC "green stuff" pads.....very good linear pad...low dust as well
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Post by toophatspitfire on Dec 1, 2004 2:42:22 GMT -5
yeah those, i saw them in a magazine ad llast year, and could not remember hwat they were called...thanks
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Post by 4g63ownedu on Dec 1, 2004 10:19:34 GMT -5
I think they were around $50 for the front set and $40 for the rears, but don't quote me on it, that was a year and a half ago. The best brake pads I ever had was a brand called "Rofren" that I bought at passen, but I havn't seen them since. The Hawks are very good though.
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