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I went with hawk 5.0 pads, they dust wayyyyy less than stock. Bite and stopping power feels just as good.
Pros: less dust, good bite
I run Hawk HP+ on the street, they do not seem to need heat to work. There is some dusting but little noise and they don't seem to eat through rotors.
Pros: no heat needed, quiet
Cons: some dusting
I've been running the Hawk 5.0s on a bunch of cars. I like them, they've even held up to a couple track days. Lots of dust but I think that just comes with the territory of performance pads.
Pros: held up to track days
Cons: lots of dust
I was overheating mine and switched to Hawk HPS 5.0. I’ve only run them in the street so far but they fit that role fine.
Pros: street friendly, good fit
I use Hawk 5.0 with centric 120’rotors. Minimal dust, no noise. Cold performance friendly but enough room in the temp range. So I can beat on it at auto X but still Street friendly.
Pros: minimal dust, no noise
I would post up in some E90-specific forums and see if you can get some feedback there, or at least piston measurements to compare to your stock brakes.Like others have said, the biggest thing you're looking for is to not effect your brake bias.All this said, don't let this hold you back from getting some more seat time. Throw in some fresh fluid, maybe get the HT-10s (which I've had good luck with on track personally), and get some more days under you before spending money on mods.
Pros: good luck on track
Vehicle:
BMW
I have a 2015 Sequoia and I use Hawk LTS pads with Stop Tech Sport slotted rotors. A bit more $$ but it’s your brakes, it’s worth it.
Pros: worth it, reliable
Vehicle:
Toyota Sequoia
The biggest difference in stopping power for me was installing hawk hps 5.0 pads. I have a lot more confidence driving my prius fast with these pads. I feel like I’m slowing down faster than I ever thought was possible. Honestly have to watch it cuz if you have people behind you they can’t slow down as fast. Someone break checked me today and it was a non issue stopping faster than the car in front of me but I have good tires as well. (avid ascent GT) Only problem with the pads (for gen 3) is they were too thick for me to install both pads with new EBC rotors so I had to rotate the pads in with one old oem and to shave them down (or you can sand them down)
Pros: increased stopping power, more confidence
Cons: pads too thick
Vehicle:
Toyota Prius
I use Hawk 5.0 street pads and they’re way more affordable than OEM and produce less brake dust
Pros: affordable, less dust
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