Good replacement for OEM Brake Pads

pty370z · 01-04-2012, 01:00 AM

Hi guys,

I'm close to having to replace my stock OEM brake pads. Probably a good opportunity to switch to something that performs better than OEM but at the same time looking for something very low on dust and zero to very low noise.

I found and old thread recommending Hawk HPS brake pads but not sure if someone has a better suggestion or are Hawk's my best bet.

My car is a daily driver, 100% street, never sees track. I'm just looking for pads right now.

In the future I might upgrade lines, fluid, and maybe even get some lightweight rotors.

Thanks in advance!

djpathfinder · 01-04-2012, 02:47 AM

Check out this thread:
Brake Pad Reviews

Stainless steel lines, DOT4 fluid and lightweight rotors/BBK are all nice to have. Less unsprung weight will add better acceleration/deceleration and handling, on top of improved brake response and reduced fade. Arguable need on a street-only driven car, but SS lines and DOT4 are cheap enough to do.

Mike · 01-04-2012, 09:15 AM

Hawk ceramics will be best on a car used as yours is. Plenty fine for the street and quiet and clean.

pty370z · 01-04-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Check out this thread:
Brake Pad Reviews

Stainless steel lines, DOT4 fluid and lightweight rotors/BBK are all nice to have. Less unsprung weight will add better acceleration/deceleration and handling, on top of improved brake response and reduced fade. Arguable need on a street-only driven car, but SS lines and DOT4 are cheap enough to do.

Went through the whole thread, page by page, still have doubts.. LOL! But indeed, very informative.. Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Hawk ceramics will be best on a car used as yours is. Plenty fine for the street and quiet and clean.

Thanks Mike. I do some spirited driving as well so I'm assuming you took that into account for your suggestion.. I don't think there's a single Z owner that actually baby's the car and doesn't step on it at least every once in a while..

You think these will do? Just looking for a step over stock.. How do these treat the rotors?

Mike · 01-04-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pty370z

Thanks Mike. I do some spirited driving as well so I'm assuming you took that into account for your suggestion.. I don't think there's a single Z owner that actually baby's the car and doesn't step on it at least every once in a while..

You think these will do? Just looking for a step over stock.. How do these treat the rotors?

They will do. A lot of my Corvette customers run them, and so did I on my corvette when I wasn't on the track. Even on twisties under spirited driving they did fine. Easy on the rotors too

pty370z · 01-04-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

They will do. A lot of my Corvette customers run them, and so did I on my corvette when I wasn't on the track. Even on twisties under spirited driving they did fine. Easy on the rotors too

Awesome! Thanks again!

01-04-2012, 01:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	Good replacement for OEM Brake Pads Hi guys, I'm close to having to replace my stock OEM brake pads. Probably a good opportunity to switch to something that performs better than OEM but at the same time looking for something very low on dust and zero to very low noise. I found and old thread recommending Hawk HPS brake pads but not sure if someone has a better suggestion or are Hawk's my best bet. My car is a daily driver, 100% street, never sees track. I'm just looking for pads right now. In the future I might upgrade lines, fluid, and maybe even get some lightweight rotors. Thanks in advance! __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

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djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Check out this thread: Brake Pad Reviews Stainless steel lines, DOT4 fluid and lightweight rotors/BBK are all nice to have. Less unsprung weight will add better acceleration/deceleration and handling, on top of improved brake response and reduced fade. Arguable need on a street-only driven car, but SS lines and DOT4 are cheap enough to do. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Hawk ceramics will be best on a car used as yours is. Plenty fine for the street and quiet and clean. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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