I Need Brake Pad Revcomendations
#1
I Need Brake Pad Revcomendations
I have an '[07 GT/CS with about 45k and it seems to be time to replace the original brake pads. Everything in the brake system is stock but I need to know what you guys would suggest for replacement pads. Right now I do not have the cash to put on BIG brakes with slotted rotors & new calipers so I just want something that has great stopping power and no brake dust! Any suggestions as always will be appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
#2
6th Gear Member
I've yet to replace brake pads on my Stang yet after 33,000 miles and they're almost like new but about 95% of those 33,000 miles were highway. Matter of fact, in a little over 1,000,000 miles of driving and about 6 cars or more, I had one that needed brakes by 60,000 miles. And that was the ex-wife's "kids transport". The majority of my cars average about 110,000 miles on brake pads. But I (used to) do a small percentage of city driving.
But back to your question... I've heard a lot of good things about the Hawk HPS and HP+ pads. They're inexpensive and are said to be a (vast?) improvement over the stock pads. Try searching in the S197 Handling Forum. This has been discussed there numerous times with input from those more knowledgable than I on the subject.
But back to your question... I've heard a lot of good things about the Hawk HPS and HP+ pads. They're inexpensive and are said to be a (vast?) improvement over the stock pads. Try searching in the S197 Handling Forum. This has been discussed there numerous times with input from those more knowledgable than I on the subject.
Last edited by Nuke; 12-06-2009 at 08:14 AM.
#5
stock pads arent that bad. mine cracked and i went with wagner thermoquiet after hearing a few recommendations on a few boards. yes they are silent and no dust but they dont stop that well. they feel weaker than a stock pad.
unless you drive like a grandma or dislike getting your wheels dirty, steer clear and go with hawk. i had those on my truck and the extra power is damn well worth wiping your wheels once a week
unless you drive like a grandma or dislike getting your wheels dirty, steer clear and go with hawk. i had those on my truck and the extra power is damn well worth wiping your wheels once a week
#9
As for autozone pads. NEVER!!!!!!
Get the Ford Factory or Hawks HPS pads.