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Mar 2, 2006 | 10:37 AM

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RobDogg

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[QUOTE=TKVK1]Hawk HPS (don't buy plus)

Mar 2, 2006 | 10:38 AM

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RobDogg

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I just ordered HP+ pads why do you say not to order them?

Mar 2, 2006 | 04:54 PM

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I just ordered HP+ pads why do you say not to order them?

Because HPS+ is more like "autocrossing" pads. Higher rotor wear, noisier and more dust production than HPS.

HPS = High perfomarnce street pads, low rotor wear, lower dust production and last longer

Mar 3, 2006 | 02:12 PM

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I just ordered the wrong ones I think....so the hawk hps are the way to go and not the hps+ ?????

Mar 5, 2006 | 05:10 PM

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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!

$1000 for pads? You sure they weren't including new rotors, labor, and bleeding the brake system?

Here are some Hawk HPS for $100 front and $80 rear.

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...1&cat=5&page=1
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...7&cat=5&page=1

Mar 5, 2006 | 05:11 PM

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I just ordered the wrong ones I think....so the hawk hps are the way to go and not the hps+ ?????

Yes. He just said that the HPS+ pads are autocross pads and wear your rotors a bunch.

Get the normal HPS pads.

Mar 5, 2006 | 05:13 PM

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I have the Hawks and I like them. i do want to try the Ferodo 2500 though.

Mar 5, 2006 | 05:29 PM

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I've been using HP+'s for my rears and noticed that the rear rotor thicknesses are closer to the service limits than the fronts. I would say the HP+'s are harsh on rotors. I'm going to try the DS2500s in the rears next.

Mar 5, 2006 | 08:36 PM

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I just installed my Hawk HPS but didnt peel the shim off the old pads. The hawk pads have a shim on them too, but its not the same material as the stock ones. I did put a nice coat of anti seize on the pads at all the right spots. They were noisy as hell at first but after two days of driving they seem to have quieted down. Now all I have is this dragging noise coming from the left front side. I cant figure out what it is. I am going to give it a week and see if the pads will wear into the rotors.

Mar 5, 2006 | 08:48 PM

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my frunt hps pads dident come with shims so i just put some sticky spray crap on as recommended bye a shop. my rear hps pads came with shims on them. i have no problems but sqeeking. i dont mind cause my car stops like mega fast now. lol.

Mar 7, 2006 | 10:28 AM

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I love the DS2500s... I think they are among, if not the best Evo street pads money can buy. I can't wait for them to get a fitment for my Legacy LGT so I can ditch these crappy Carbotechs.

Anyone wanting to know why I like the DS2500s so much can run a search with "DS2500" and and "Zeus". I've posted enough on the subject to make me blue in the face...