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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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Default brake upgrade

im going to be trowing some slotted/drilled rotors on the car soon.

what pads would be a upgrade while not draining the bank account too bad?something for around $60-$75 maybe for fronts?should the rears be upgraded or does it really matter?i plan to do all 4 rotors when i do this.
Old May 14, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Default RE: brake upgrade

Hawk pads are a popular choice.
Old May 14, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Yep Hawk HPS are a good choice, Ceramic if you want less dust, and you're OK with just doing the fronts.
Old May 14, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Default RE: brake upgrade

i would say hawk but i changed out my rotors to drilled/slotted and stayed with the stock pads until its time to change them and havent had any problems yet...
Old May 14, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Default RE: brake upgrade

go to www.brakedesigns.com and ask for Vic. You might have to call a few times but he'll save you money on a whole package. He set a group buy up before and he might honor some pricing still.
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