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Hawk pads are for a hard rotor like Racing Brake 2 piece rotors. They will chew up a softer rotor. First time out. Yellowstuffs will work until you get some

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Old 05-24-2016, 11:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hawk pads are for a hard rotor like Racing Brake 2 piece rotors. They will chew up a softer rotor. First time out. Yellowstuffs will work until you get some seat time. Be prepared to top off the tank after each session.
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Hawk pads are for a hard rotor like Racing Brake 2 piece rotors. They will chew up a softer rotor. First time out. Yellowstuffs will work until you get some seat time. Be prepared to top off the tank after each session.
My buddy who owns a local shop told me about Ferodo DS2500 pads.. He told me he runs them and loved them.. Any thoughts?
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My buddy who owns a local shop told me about Ferodo DS2500 pads.. He told me he runs them and loved them.. Any thoughts?
I have a friend who runs Ferodo pads, but they're a bit pricey and the DS2500 is more of a street pad, you would want the DS1.11's on the track.
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