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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by chasemyaccord
I just got my Stoptech High Performance pads installed. VERY grippy, but they definitely create a ton of dust.

Here's the wild part. I got this done at 92K+ miles...and I was still on the original brake pads. He said my backs were time to replace but my fronts could have gone another 10K or so. Crazy...
The dust shouldn't be as bad w/ time, sounds like you're pretty easy on the brakes
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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I have project Mu. Very noisy, constant SQUEL even when they are warmed up. They do have good stoping power and very little dust.They are embarrasing when you pull up to a BMW or Mercedes. I will try the Hawk street pads next, hopefully that will cure the problem.
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 01:02 AM
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Question:

So you can just change out the pads (to Ceramic) when replacing the OEM pads and not have to change out rotors and other break parts?
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
The dust shouldn't be as bad w/ time, sounds like you're pretty easy on the brakes
I don't have a lead foot and I downshift all the time, so that certainly helps.

Originally Posted by inyquest
Question:

So you can just change out the pads (to Ceramic) when replacing the OEM pads and not have to change out rotors and other break parts?
Yep. I only changed my brake pads and resurfaced the stock rotors. Everything is great thus far.
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 02:09 AM
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SWEET!!
I didn't know that. This changes everything


On another note:
Can slotted or drilled rotors be resurfaced?
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 02:52 AM
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Oh and are Ceramic the best non track everyday use pads
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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I too was curious. So from what I'm gathering Hawk HPS are best for DD and Light Track. Whereas Hawk Ceramics are only best for DD. Also can anyone tell me in % what the Brake Dust accumulation is on the HPS compared to Stock G37s sport Pads?? Thx!
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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HPS are not track pads. They will fade almost immediately and when overheated they will ruin your rotors if you keep pounding them. They will also glaze over and wear out.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
I've got Hawk Ceramic. Zero noise. Almost zero dust.

What's the difference between pads?

Hawk Performance Ceramic Brake Pads | Hawk Ceramic Low Dust Pads


"0.559 Thickness - 0.626 Thickness"
Does thickness mean better stopping power, longer lasting or both?

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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by inyquest
What's the difference between pads?

Hawk Performance Ceramic Brake Pads | Hawk Ceramic Low Dust Pads


"0.559 Thickness - 0.626 Thickness"
Does thickness mean better stopping power, longer lasting or both?
It's the thickness of the pad with back plate when new.

Some pad 'shapes' are used in different cars/applications and have a different overall thickness with everything else the same. Pretty common actually.

You want the one for your car so you are not getting shorted pad material since the metal back plate stays the same.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by inyquest
What's the difference between pads?

Hawk Performance Ceramic Brake Pads | Hawk Ceramic Low Dust Pads


"0.559 Thickness - 0.626 Thickness"
Does thickness mean better stopping power, longer lasting or both?
And you should come on over to KNS and get some good service and prices. We'll beat any price on Hawk like a drum

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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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And you should come on over to KNS and get some good service and prices. We'll beat any price on Hawk like a drum

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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 02:20 AM
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KNS Brakes can I use hawk ceramic pads with my Brembo GT 6/4?
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Old Jan 30, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Kuro
KNS Brakes can I use hawk ceramic pads with my Brembo GT 6/4?
Yes you certainly can, if they make them.

What is the kit number?

We have a listing on our website that you can find pads for Brembo GT kits.

If you look at our homepage, about half way down the screen to the left there is a filter called "Select your brake upgrade" then select Brembo, and it will ask for you GT Kit #.

If you have any questions please ask them and I will do my best to help you out.

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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by KNS Brakes
Yes you certainly can, if they make them.

What is the kit number?

We have a listing on our website that you can find pads for Brembo GT kits.

If you look at our homepage, about half way down the screen to the left there is a filter called "Select your brake upgrade" then select Brembo, and it will ask for you GT Kit #.

If you have any questions please ask them and I will do my best to help you out.

-Nick
Thank you so much Nick. I greatly appreciated.

I will let you know when my pads need to be replaced.
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