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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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Good morning guys.

Still working on getting my car track worthy. '06 w/ Brembos.

Is there a shop in the Dallas area that stocks performance brake pads (Hawk HP+) and brake fluid, or should I just buy online? If there is a shop that does sell these items, I prefer to support local shops vs. buying online, even if I pay more.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by David_2613
Good morning guys.

Still working on getting my car track worthy. '06 w/ Brembos.

Is there a shop in the Dallas area that stocks performance brake pads (Hawk HP+) and brake fluid, or should I just buy online? If there is a shop that does sell these items, I prefer to support local shops vs. buying online, even if I pay more.
it would be easier to order online, get everything in one stop. i got motul fluid from b2autodesign... and they ALWAYS do free shipping
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Order it online for sure
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by David_2613
Good morning guys.

Still working on getting my car track worthy. '06 w/ Brembos.

Is there a shop in the Dallas area that stocks performance brake pads (Hawk HP+) and brake fluid, or should I just buy online? If there is a shop that does sell these items, I prefer to support local shops vs. buying online, even if I pay more.
If you're getting your car track worthy, use Carbotech, not Hawk
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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Are you gonna DD your Z also ?

I use EBC Yellow brake pads. They are definitely Track worthy and good for DD'ng. I don't like the Hawk + pads for Track....i think they fade after getting hot.

As far as brake fluid....I would get the Motul RBF 600 .....you will need 3 full bottles or maybe even a fourth if you power bleed.

Jake can do all that for you.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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You might be lucky at Scarab Performance, Alamo Autosports, or Jotech. They MIGHT stock some performance pads. I know for a fact they do carry HP brake fluids though. Call them to find out ahead of time. Other than that your best bet..order online.
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
Are you gonna DD your Z also ?

I use EBC Yellow brake pads. They are definitely Track worthy and good for DD'ng. I don't like the Hawk + pads for Track....i think they fade after getting hot.

As far as brake fluid....I would get the Motul RBF 600 .....you will need 3 full bottles or maybe even a fourth if you power bleed.

Jake can do all that for you.
Yup, DD as well, at least for the next 3-4 years. But I'm willing to swap parts for the track, brake pads are easy with the Brembos.

Thanks for advice, well taken. I'll be flushing all fluids the old fashioned way.
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