RangerJoeEOD

I am replacing my rotors due to wear, So i upgraded to Cross-Drilled and Slotted on all four coners. I need a new set of pads, So here the question Whcih ones? The Car is a Daily Driver, 350-400 miles a week. However I drive hard more offent than not. Even with the OEM brakes i never expeaced That much fade so thats not one of my big concers. Oh ya i am broke so yets not get too outragous on the prices.

I was thinking about

Apex
Hawk
Green Stuff
Any others?

Thanks

White_Seven

I've got Bonez Stage I (slotted rotors and pads). I do spirited driving to work and back everyday through a canyon and my brakes have held up nicely. Have not had to change the pads at all and it's been about 15 months since I installed them. I drive about 85 miles a day total, to and from work. Got mine from RX-7.com (RP Online) .

dr0x

Hawk HP.

poor college student

i've got hawk hp+ pads with my drilled/slotted rotors, can't say anything but i love 'em

RangerJoeEOD

WHere did you get the Hawks, What should i pay?

Fingers

Axxis ultimates
Metalmasters
HAWK HP+

Fingers

Oh and STAY AAAAWAYYYYYYYYYYY FROM EBC!!! SERIOUSLY!!!

Icemark

off to suspension/brakes

FEDREX

Hawk "HPS".

Do not get the HP Plus for strictly street as they are a more aggressive compound that will eat your rotors faster. They're more designed for autocross. (This is from Jeff Ocasek @ Hawk Brake 800-542-0972)


The P/N for HPS is HB155-F.580 (front)

I bought mine when I lived in Portland at Race Central, but you can order them just do some web searching for prices.

DamonB

HPS as FEDREX says.

tirerack.com sells all the Hawk products.

maxpesce

Hawk HPS for Street, HP+ for Autocross/Light Track & Streetable

ARD T2

iTrader: (22)

Porterfield R4S are good too. We have them in stock.

Rishie

ARD T2

iTrader: (22)

If money wasn't a concern I would say Endless pads are incredible. They have many compounds.

Gene

iTrader: (1)

I had pretty good luck with the EBC greens on the street actually. Track use turns them into vapor however.

redrotorR1

HP+'s aren't that rough on rotors. At least not on lighter cars, like RX-7's. I've gone through 2 sets of HP+'s and my rotors show no signs of faster wear ... and I auto-x/time trial all year round. But, HP+'s dust like mad ... if you don't like cleaning your wheels that often, then stay away from the HP+'s.

DamonB

Yeah, I have had no signs of rotor wear at all with the HP+ but they are dirty pads.

Slidin FD

My experiance with pads has tought me that Endless, Hawk HPS, and Project Mu's are the best I've ever used. Although the HP+ is better than the HPS, the dust it creates is horrible. Those are my very opinionated and selfish views, so go with what your gut tells you!!!

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

Interesting. I don't give a hoot about brake dust. In your opinion are the HP+'s much better in braking performance then the HPS'?

rx7gslse

ditto... getting HPS for the wagon so I'll be able to compare shortly

DamonB

Yes, the initial bite is harder and they can run at higher temps. The downside of the HP+ is the squeak and the dust. I went through two sets of HP+ with no squeak, this one squeaks. My thoughts are perhaps I didn't break them in correctly, we'll see soon we I change pads again.

redrotorR1

Same here. The HP+'s are much better for competition driving. There's no comparison to the HPS or OEM Sumitomo pads. And with the boat-anchor-like braking on the FD, I continually amaze riders with how late I brake into corners. I have been tiring of the brake dust, so I may give the Porterfields or Project Mu's a try once this set burns up.

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

If I remember correctly, the Hawks are a helluva lot cheaper than the other two brands you mention.....

redrotorR1

Yeah, well .... nobody said performance was cheap. Just experimenting, is all.

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

****, you're telling me. I was running EBC Reds in the front.....those bad boys ain't cheap. Too bad they vaporize on the track, as someone else already pointed out. I liked the Reds alot, but would have had to get a second job to run them.

rynberg

Yeah, I kind of miss the ability to engage the ABS at will with the HP+ pads. I don't miss the LOUD squealing with light brake application or the incredible amount of hard-to-remove dust though. HPS are great for the street.