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Hawk Performance › Brake pads

Audi'sRevenge 18 Mar 2021, 02:45

Rating 5.0

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And yeah the 5.0 is the newer version. As per Hawk: Hawk Performance said: The HPS 5.0 compound is similar in application with a strong focus on improving the already great properties of HPS. This compound offers stronger fade reduction, increased stopping power, easier modulation, and a decrease in wear, noise, and dust. In short, this compound can take more abuse while maintaining great street friendly performance characteristics!

Pros: stronger fade reduction, increased stopping power

Cons: dusting is strong

POWER STOP › Brake pads

Earthsiege 15 Mar 2021, 15:19

Rating 4.0

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Currently I have the Power Stop Z23 rotor/brake pad kit, which has worked really well. Originally I had bought some no-name pads/rotors off of Amazon that wore down within 9 months somehow, so I decided to spend more on the Power Stop kit for peace of mind.

Pros: works really well, peace of mind

Cons: no-name pads wore quickly

Part number: Z23

OEM Nissan › Brake pads

JHZcar 10 Mar 2021, 18:46

Rating 5.0

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i have an 80zx with an sbc swap, i’ve rebuilt all 4 brakes, replaced a master, swapped coiled did bushings replaced u joints

Pros: aftermarket solutions

Akebono › Brake pads

Woodski 8 Mar 2021, 04:34

Rating 5.0

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BRAKES : 312mm brake conversion Stoptech slotted rotors Akebono Euro Ceramic brake pads

Centric › Brake pads

ka36 8 Mar 2021, 04:27

Rating 4.5

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I've been running Centric for a while. Good price, not much dust, they work ok. Not much grab when very cold (ambient temp below 40), but they warm up pretty damn quick, so not a huge deal. Never heard a single squeak, so 10/10 for noise.

Pros: good price, little dust, quiet

Cons: poor cold grab

Hawk Performance › Brake pads

midchamp 3 Mar 2021, 03:05

Rating 5.0

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Just replaced my PP pads & rotors. Hawk HPS & EBC RedStuff are both decent ceramic pad options. Shopped around quite a bit and never had the Brembos recommended. I went with Zimmerman blank rotors & Hawk HPS pads. No complaints + expecting less dust!

Pros: less dust, no complaints

Duralast › Brake pads

PieceOfSchmit 2 Mar 2021, 16:25

Rating 4.5

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I put Duralast gold's on all my vehicles. Got a good warranty and come with all clips and brake grease you need. They're ceramic also, so quieter and more smooth braking and significantly less brake dust. Last quite awhile (1-2 years) as long as your not heavy braking all the time. And they're not too expensive either, moderately priced. Plus a bonus, they're black and match my paint.

Pros: quiet, smooth braking, less dust

Carbotech › Brake pads

R^2 28 Feb 2021, 13:42

Rating 4.5

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I have the 1521’s, and will add another data point - less initial bite, great modulation. No dust, No noise. Overall I’m happy with them, but will continue to experiment - next round of braking components - floating/2 piece rotors and new calipers.

Pros: great modulation, no dust, no noise

Cons: less initial bite

Akebono › Brake pads

AdamSheikh 24 Apr 2019, 21:12

Rating 3.0

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My stock rear brakes never made any noise. Recently replaced rotors and pads - went with Akebono Euro Ceramic - and now have the same "clunk" you describe. Usually only first thing in the morning when I back out of my driveway and then roll forward and brake.

Pros: no noise with stock

Cons: clunk after replacement

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

GENERAL MOTORS › Brake pads

Numbersix 24 Feb 2020, 21:38

Rating 2.0

Braking:

My biggest issues with older trucks: 1) Emissions choked stock engines and/or the TBI motors in the GM trucks which eat valve stem seals 2) Brakes. My Dad's '88 C2500 never felt like it had enough brake when towing a reasonable load, even with trailer brakes.

Cons: not enough brake

Vehicle: Chevrolet