Nick86

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I need new front brake pads for my GXL, and want to find some performance pads that are good for street use. The ones that I can find are:

Hawk
EBC
Bonez

Anybody ever used them? are they good/bad? anybody use any other makes that are good/bad? Any info can help. Thanks a lot,
Nick

Mark S

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I like the porterfield street/autoX compound (When I can afford em)

They work well on the street, and survive track days at summit Point without any problem.

I hear the Hawk blue race pads are good, not sure about the street compound, though.

Don't know anyone using the others you mention.

Cwaters

I have Hawk pads on (under two hundred miles though). I got the HP+ because I mainly use the car for spirited driving and autocross and they grip SO MUCH BETTER than the crap that the PO had in there...

Cory

tmak26b

I have Hawks on the FC i sold yesterday. They dont squeek, dust very litte. I had HPS+

I still have some brand new HPS+ in the rear at my house, wanna buy it?

maxpesce

Hawk HPS or EBC Green are Both very good STREET pads that can take a NOVICE track day (Novices don't use the BRAKES as hard). Hawk HP+ can take a little more track abuse and still work on the street - Be aware they DUST ALOT and tend to SQUEEL - I have heard PORTERFIELD R4S ar an excelent street/track pad but they cost TWICE as much as Hawk HP or EBC Green so I have not tried them yet.

go_speed_go

What are your current pads and what don't you like about them?

What will you be doing with the car to warrant the extra braking capabilities?

Samps

I have the bonex stage 1 pads and they are a good upgrade from stock. They do seem to dust alot, but with stock wheels, who cares? They may be a lil over-priced.

Second7

I have Hawk HPS on my gxl and I like them. Low dust, easy on the rotors and good performance. I bought another set for my '80 but never got a chance to install them (sold the car).

Dave

Second7

edit: hate those double posts!