Need brakes...need help
02-16-2007, 09:45 AM
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Need brakes...need help
Im looking at getting a set of Hawk pads for my 2004 Touring non-brembo. What would be best? HP, HPS, or Ceramic? I really hate squealing brakes and IIRC ceramic ones squeal dont they?
02-16-2007, 10:36 AM
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How much are you looking to spend? Do you want to only upgraded the pads or are you interested in a complete OEM upgrade kit? I suggest checking out the StopTech OEM Stage 1 & 2 upgrades. Both kits include; F&R Axxis Ultimate pads, F&R StopTech Stainless Steel Break Lines, & 3- Bottles of Motul Break Fluid. The Stage 2 kit adds F&R StopTech Rotors, Slotted or crossed Drilled.
I have the StopTech Stage II kit and love it!!! Perfect upgrade for daily driving! I'm not a fan of the Hawk pads. Search a bit more and you'll see not many Z owners have been pleased with them.
I have the StopTech Stage II kit and love it!!! Perfect upgrade for daily driving! I'm not a fan of the Hawk pads. Search a bit more and you'll see not many Z owners have been pleased with them.
02-16-2007, 01:05 PM
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I had Hawks on my tC and they did start to squeal after about 4 months. The Stage 1 upgrade seems cheap enough. Ive never installed new brake lines so I may be a little slow. StopTechs pads are better than Hawks though eh?
02-16-2007, 01:49 PM
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The pads included with the Stage II upgrade are fine for daily driving, and thats it. I would not recommend them any sort of track/HPDE driving. I was running the ST Stage II until I upgraded to an AP bbk up front, but I still have the lines/rotors/pads in back.
02-16-2007, 02:21 PM
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The pads that are included in the StopTech kits are the Axxis Ultimates. Great pad for daily driving but as SpoilsofWar said, wouldn't recommend that for any type of motorsports.
For a track day pad I'm going to try out the EBC YellowStuff in a couple weeks.
For a track day pad I'm going to try out the EBC YellowStuff in a couple weeks.