Brake pads and oil weight questions
08-09-03, 04:22 PM
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Brake pads and oil weight questions
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I just got my first FC, and 87 T2. It needs new front pads and I am wondering if I should just buy expensive OEM ones or buy cheaper better pads online. I heard Hawk pads were awesome but I can not find an online reseller with them. Also, do Hawk pads fit on stock FC rotors? I was also looking at KVR carbon fiber pads on Corksport and Metal Matrix pads. What pads do you reccomend?
Next question, what oil weight should I use on my T2 in the summer in Florida? I thought 20w50 but I hear 10w30 from local FC guys. What's the difference, what should I use?
Thanks for the help guys.
I just got my first FC, and 87 T2. It needs new front pads and I am wondering if I should just buy expensive OEM ones or buy cheaper better pads online. I heard Hawk pads were awesome but I can not find an online reseller with them. Also, do Hawk pads fit on stock FC rotors? I was also looking at KVR carbon fiber pads on Corksport and Metal Matrix pads. What pads do you reccomend?
Next question, what oil weight should I use on my T2 in the summer in Florida? I thought 20w50 but I hear 10w30 from local FC guys. What's the difference, what should I use?
Thanks for the help guys.
08-09-03, 04:35 PM
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Hawk makes a complete line of pads for the FC. For strictly street use I'd use the HPS. If it doesn't see that many miles and will see duty at autocross, go for the HP+. The only disadvantage to the HP+ is the dust.
I live in Florida and use 20W-50 year round.
Oh, and the Tire Rack carries Hawk pads.
I live in Florida and use 20W-50 year round.
Oh, and the Tire Rack carries Hawk pads.
08-09-03, 06:14 PM
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20w-50 made a big difference for me in my N/A in the summer. With a hotter turbo engine, theres no way in my book 10w-30 is going to be any good in the summer. go with 20w-50. Just look at the owners manual. 10w-30 only covers to 80°s or so. I know you drive you car hard too (all 7 owners do) so 20w-50 is going to be best.
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Originally posted by n4ji
I'd go for the KVR pads, hawks dust a rediculous amount. I'd also reccomend the 20w-50 oil too. Those are my two cents.
I'd go for the KVR pads, hawks dust a rediculous amount. I'd also reccomend the 20w-50 oil too. Those are my two cents.
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Originally posted by n4ji
I'd go for the KVR pads, hawks dust a rediculous amount. I'd also reccomend the 20w-50 oil too. Those are my two cents.
I'd go for the KVR pads, hawks dust a rediculous amount. I'd also reccomend the 20w-50 oil too. Those are my two cents.
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Originally posted by bingoboy
the hps pads don't dust too much...the hp+ pads seem to dust like a **** and also squeak more. hps pads are great for a street car. as for 20w-50 oil its because at higher temps your oil thins out, so if you live somewhere warm/hot its better to run a thicker oil.
the hps pads don't dust too much...the hp+ pads seem to dust like a **** and also squeak more. hps pads are great for a street car. as for 20w-50 oil its because at higher temps your oil thins out, so if you live somewhere warm/hot its better to run a thicker oil.
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