Which brake pads should I purchase?
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Which brake pads should I purchase?
I am looking to replace the break pads for the Firebird. Should I get these..
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par..._116848_16108_
or these
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...582225_0_3773_
I will be getting them for both the front/rear. I just wonder if the more expensive ones will truly be quieter.
Is there recommended brake pads besides these ones? My car isn't an LS1 unfortunately if that matters. It's the V6. It's a DD that gets about 1k miles a month.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par..._116848_16108_
or these
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...582225_0_3773_
I will be getting them for both the front/rear. I just wonder if the more expensive ones will truly be quieter.
Is there recommended brake pads besides these ones? My car isn't an LS1 unfortunately if that matters. It's the V6. It's a DD that gets about 1k miles a month.
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Here's the difference:
Semi Metallic Pads:
Pros:
Better stopping power
Less likely to fade
Better at dissipating heat
Cons:
More brake dust
Ceramic pads:
Pros:
Less Brake Dust
Quiet
Cons:
Don't dissipate heat as well (rotors run hotter)
Semi Metallic Pads:
Pros:
Better stopping power
Less likely to fade
Better at dissipating heat
Cons:
More brake dust
Ceramic pads:
Pros:
Less Brake Dust
Quiet
Cons:
Don't dissipate heat as well (rotors run hotter)
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I recommend HPS, and use them myself on my car.... I have them in stock, and they are $159.99 shipped to your door. http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=17&ModelID=7
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You don't need an LS1 for a daily driver either. If you opt for one, you certainly don't *NEED* more power than stock in a daily driver... do you? I mean who cares about stopping well? And I know $159 for a car set of proven, excellent brake pads. Damn! That's about 3 tanks of gas that you could burn up in a day on a long trip.....
I find it odd you feel you can make such a statement. One could just as well say to you you don't need Duralast Golds and you should go buy the cheapest thing AutoZone has. All a matter of perspective my friend.
I find it odd you feel you can make such a statement. One could just as well say to you you don't need Duralast Golds and you should go buy the cheapest thing AutoZone has. All a matter of perspective my friend.
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You don't need an LS1 for a daily driver either. If you opt for one, you certainly don't *NEED* more power than stock in a daily driver... do you? I mean who cares about stopping well? And I know $159 for a car set of proven, excellent brake pads. Damn! That's about 3 tanks of gas that you could burn up in a day on a long trip.....
I find it odd you feel you can make such a statement. One could just as well say to you you don't need Duralast Golds and you should go buy the cheapest thing AutoZone has. All a matter of perspective my friend.
I find it odd you feel you can make such a statement. One could just as well say to you you don't need Duralast Golds and you should go buy the cheapest thing AutoZone has. All a matter of perspective my friend.
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I had Duralast pads before. I don't know what it was but, they would squeak all the time. I now have Hawk HPS pads and couldn't be happier. They are worth the extra money. Like Sam said, the cost of the HPS pads is only a few tanks of gas. When your durlast brakes are squeaking, you're going to wish you bought the Hawks
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I had Duralast golds on my old 97. They worked pretty well for me, but I had some pretty damn bad brake fade a couple times slowing from 120..
I have Hawk HPS on my current 01 and have not had an ounce of brake fade, even with hard stops from high speeds. They throw out less dust and never squeal either. Better stopping power for sure.
With all these considered, Duralasts are just fine for a DD, but it all depends on how hard you like to stop, and how often you like to clean your wheels..
I have Hawk HPS on my current 01 and have not had an ounce of brake fade, even with hard stops from high speeds. They throw out less dust and never squeal either. Better stopping power for sure.
With all these considered, Duralasts are just fine for a DD, but it all depends on how hard you like to stop, and how often you like to clean your wheels..
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I recommend HPS, and use them myself on my car.... I have them in stock, and they are $159.99 shipped to your door. http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=17&ModelID=7
Thanks for all your input guys!
Also, how long would it take someone to change brake pads on both axles?
I haven't done it before, but I am sure there is nothing to it. Does the caliper need to be completely removed to change the pads?
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to the OP, those look like semi metallic. Ive got ceramic and even though i have no problem with dust or noise, im going to try semi-metallic next time around.
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HPS's are a carbon based semi-metallic pad. http://hawkperformance.com/performance/hps.php
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I would buy the best pads you can afford, i am always surprised how "some" please note i say SOME people will spend thousands on there car to make it go faster, but cheap out on a couple hundred to help stop all that power. It's your brakes that will save your *** one day, not your HP #'s. I would suggest a set of the Hawks like Sam or others have suggested, or another set of quality pads. Unless your in an emergency situation, and can't wait for delivery time.
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I would buy the best pads you can afford, i am always surprised how "some" please note i say SOME people will spend thousands on there car to make it go faster, but cheap out on a couple hundred to help stop all that power. It's your brakes that will save your *** one day, not your HP #'s. I would suggest a set of the Hawks like Sam or others have suggested, or another set of quality pads. Unless your in an emergency situation, and can't wait for delivery time.
I said "you don't need." After that the vendor pulled the old hard sell technique. I am not a smart *** I was just trying to help a working man with a commuter car save some money. . From now on all questions should be answered with... call SAM. Peace and good will