Brake pads???
Mar 1, 2006, 11:27 AM
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Brake pads???
So I went in today for an oil change and the guy working on my car told me I have 25% left in the front brakes and 50% left on the rear. I know they still have some life left in them but when they do go out I'll need some new brake pads. So which brake pads would you guys suggest? I assume getting new stock pads are out of the question? The dealer wanted $1,000 for new front and rear brake pads 
are they really that expensive? Which aftermarket brake pads are good? I'm looking for something that stops better than stock, lasts longer, and something thats under $1,000. Thanks for the help!
are they really that expensive? Which aftermarket brake pads are good? I'm looking for something that stops better than stock, lasts longer, and something thats under $1,000. Thanks for the help!
Mar 1, 2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GgreyEVOIX
So I went in today for an oil change and the guy working on my car told me I have 25% left in the front brakes and 50% left on the rear. I know they still have some life left in them but when they do go out I'll need some new brake pads. So which brake pads would you guys suggest? I assume getting new stock pads are out of the question? The dealer wanted $1,000 for new front and rear brake pads are they really that expensive? Which aftermarket brake pads are good? I'm looking for something that stops better than stock, lasts longer, and something thats under $1,000. Thanks for the help!
are they really that expensive? Which aftermarket brake pads are good? I'm looking for something that stops better than stock, lasts longer, and something thats under $1,000. Thanks for the help!Ferodo DS2500 (More expensive, heard alot of good thing about them)
I did my homework. Buy from http://www.raceshopper.com/
160-170 Shipped for Hawk HPS (That's both front and BACK)
They also have DS2500 for a lot cheaper price
That's the cheapest u can get and free shipping. Same stuff
Or www.importimageracing.com
Mar 1, 2006, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TKVK1
Hawk HPS (don't buy plus) for long lasting and easy on the rotor. (minor track use is o-k)
Ferodo DS2500 (More expensive, heard alot of good thing about them)
I did my homework. Buy from http://www.raceshopper.com/
160-170 Shipped for Hawk HPS (That's both front and BACK)
They also have DS2500 for a lot cheaper price
That's the cheapest u can get and free shipping. Same stuff
Or www.importimageracing.com
Ferodo DS2500 (More expensive, heard alot of good thing about them)
I did my homework. Buy from http://www.raceshopper.com/
160-170 Shipped for Hawk HPS (That's both front and BACK)
They also have DS2500 for a lot cheaper price
That's the cheapest u can get and free shipping. Same stuff
Or www.importimageracing.com
Mar 1, 2006, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GgreyEVOIX
thanks for the info bro! Anyone else with some input before I go with the Hawk pads?
Mar 1, 2006, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TKVK1
I did my homework. Buy from http://www.raceshopper.com/
160-170 Shipped for Hawk HPS (That's both front and BACK)
160-170 Shipped for Hawk HPS (That's both front and BACK)
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Originally Posted by GgreyEVOIX
Thanks for all the info guys! Now all I have to do is order the pads.
One thing though.....it cost me $700 to change the brake pads on my sti, are you sure hawk pads are only $180 for all the brake pads(front & rear)???
One thing though.....it cost me $700 to change the brake pads on my sti, are you sure hawk pads are only $180 for all the brake pads(front & rear)???
Yeah they are around 165 shipped for hawk (front +back).
700?! You just need to shop arount
Ferodo DS2500 is around 289 shipped, and the 2500 are the very best street pads out there. Both of these pads are better than stock pads.
I'm not a track guy, and i don't smash my brake @ 147mph
That's why I go for the Hawks (best bang for the buck, + it's reliable)
Mar 1, 2006, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Tonykwok
http://www.raceshopper.com/
Yeah they are around 165 shipped for hawk (front +back).
700?! You just need to shop arount
Ferodo DS2500 is around 289 shipped, and the 2500 are the very best street pads out there. Both of these pads are better than stock pads.
I'm not a track guy, and i don't smash my brake @ 147mph
That's why I go for the Hawks (best bang for the buck, + it's reliable)
Yeah they are around 165 shipped for hawk (front +back).
700?! You just need to shop arount
Ferodo DS2500 is around 289 shipped, and the 2500 are the very best street pads out there. Both of these pads are better than stock pads.
I'm not a track guy, and i don't smash my brake @ 147mph
That's why I go for the Hawks (best bang for the buck, + it's reliable)
Mar 1, 2006, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GgreyEVOIX
I have a unlimited amount of money to spend on pads so I want whats best but I still don't want to get ripped off. So Hawk v.s Ferodo ds2500 which one and why? Which one has the least amount of wear? which last longer? which one will stop me the fastest? sorry for all the questions and thanks for the input!
Street pads are usually easy on the rotor. Race pads are harsher on the rotor, makes more noises but superior stopping distance and heat resistancy. If you track your evo often buy the race pads such as Ferodo Race DS3000.
*p.s. Race pads are not suitable for "street use" though.
Both Hawks and Ferodo are street pads. I say they are "limited" race use. Minor autocrossing will be fine. Stopping distance, i'll say the DS2500 is better. But the Hawk HPS will last longer than DS2500.
$$$$ is not the problem, then buy the Ferodo 2500. My point is that...for street use, Hawk is already good enough
btw these are my opinions.
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Mar 1, 2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TKVK1
Are you looking for "street pads" or "race pads"?
Street pads are usually easy on the rotor. Race pads are harsher on the rotor, makes more noises but superior stopping distance and heat resistancy. If you track your evo often buy the race pads such as Ferodo Race DS3000.
*p.s. Race pads are not suitable for "street use" though.
Both Hawks and Ferodo are street pads. I say they are "limited" race use. Minor autocrossing will be fine. Stopping distance, i'll say the DS2500 is better. But the Hawk HPS will last longer than DS2500.
$$$$ is not the problem, then buy the Ferodo 2500. My point is that...for street use, Hawk is already good enough
btw these are my opinions.
Street pads are usually easy on the rotor. Race pads are harsher on the rotor, makes more noises but superior stopping distance and heat resistancy. If you track your evo often buy the race pads such as Ferodo Race DS3000.
*p.s. Race pads are not suitable for "street use" though.
Both Hawks and Ferodo are street pads. I say they are "limited" race use. Minor autocrossing will be fine. Stopping distance, i'll say the DS2500 is better. But the Hawk HPS will last longer than DS2500.
$$$$ is not the problem, then buy the Ferodo 2500. My point is that...for street use, Hawk is already good enough
btw these are my opinions.
Mar 1, 2006, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by meanmud
I use the Ferodo 2500's for street & ocassional track days - Awesome for everyday street use - Very low noise. Be sure to save the shims
Pagid 4-2-1 are in the same league...great stuff.