All I know is that I'll be visiting Mt. Baldy, Glendora Ridge Road again tomorrow. Probably the last time till it snows up there and they close it for a while

Those pads work but some will always hate because it's not X-Y-or-Z brand. If you really can't stand getting Duralast branded pads, then then go grab SmikeEvo's recommended pads at Amazon.com - much cheaper (GS6-D1001 for the fronts @ 57$, and GSS-D961 for the rears @ 41$ w/ free shipping). It says temporarily out of stock but I believe it gets drop-shipped. The price is definitely worth the wait especially if you don't need pads right this moment.

 

Make sure you buy oem shims or get a razor and try to cut them off. I could not get my oem shims off and I got squeal like a ****. I ended up using brake quiet spray and that helped so far knock on wood. In retro spec i'd recommend picking up a set of shims before installing pads.

 

I currently have Hawk HPS on my EVO, I'm afraid that the copmment made by SmikeEVO is accurate. I would go with Performance Friction pads.


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