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Old May 10, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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I'm looking to do my brakes in the front, and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions. I don't feel like spending over $600 and my car is just a daily driver and occaisional racer. I've been searching through threads for a bit now and I can't find the right info. My car is a 95 T/A, mostly stock. Any help is appreciated.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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Check with wholesale direct, they have a great drilled/slotted rotor, for pads I like the Raybestos Quiet Stop because they don't dust too bad.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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Do you have a website for wholesale direct? Also, is there any braking performance difference between the Raybestos and stock? I've read that Hawk HP is much better than stock.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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He is a sponsor here. There are a couple of threads in the sponsor section, and you can call him at 714-666-8585. His name is Brian. I don't think he has a website yet.
Also, I don't think the raybestos pads are better in performance, and I have also heard the same about Hawk. I have a daily driver, so I opted for quiet and low dusting. They work about the same as stock, which is fine for me.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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I run Brembo OEM rotors and recommend the Hawk HPS pads for street use/mild upgrade. Rotors are about $60 each at tire rack and the pads are not too expensive. No need to spend $600, I doubt you'll spend $200.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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I did what trackbird just suggested. The total cost for front and rear pads was $130 and all 4 rotors shipped were $220.

This is a very good upgrade over stock that'll more than likely outlast many other drilled/slotted rotors you get.
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