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#61
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Originally Posted by OneMeanZ
Jason, what about the Panther Plus or Bobcat? Which one would be suitable for DD and very spirtited driving on weekends in the mountains?
The XP8 and up don't bite well when cold, so they aren't recommended for street use.
The P+ are capable of building a lot of heat (hence my earlier cracked rotors) so if your mountain driving really strains the brakes you may want to add air ducts to help cool the fronts.
I'm completely satisfied with just my P+ pad upgrade. I don't feel a street car needs a more aggressive pad or a larger rotor. Stickier tires, yes.
#64
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
The XP8 and up don't bite well when cold, so they aren't recommended for street use.
I drive them on the street anyway and have fine luck with them (XP8). The Panther Plus are better when cold, but the XP are still quite good and a bit of heat makes them very good. Not that you need that much pad on the street, I just wanted to clarify.
#65
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Originally Posted by trackbird
I drive them on the street anyway and have fine luck with them (XP8). The Panther Plus are better when cold, but the XP are still quite good and a bit of heat makes them very good. Not that you need that much pad on the street, I just wanted to clarify.
Last edited by JasonWW; 11-05-2005 at 05:30 AM.
#66
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
Larry told me that as you go up in pads that they get dirtier and noisier. Is that true with your XP8's compared to the P+?
They aren't that noisy (light squeaking) and the Panther Plus in the rear make about the same noise. The dust is about the same in my opinion, but since I have dust colored wheels and don't clean them, I may not be the guy to ask. I think I like the Panther plus better on the street, but I like both of them better than HP+'s.....(my personal opinion).
#68
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Originally Posted by Shane_G
I got them on last night and they are freaking awesome!
Have fun!
#71
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Originally Posted by LTorres
Porterfield R4S Carbon-Kevlar
Quiet, Rotor Friendly, Maximum effectiveness under a large range of heat conditions. Very affordable is always a plus in my book.
Quiet, Rotor Friendly, Maximum effectiveness under a large range of heat conditions. Very affordable is always a plus in my book.
I'll completely second this recommendation.
I currently run Ferodo 2500's on the front and Pagid RS421's on the rear with excellent results...... but this is with a completely different brake system.
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What different opinions on pads, wow.
My first brake change, the shop used Raybestos Quiet Stops.....simply the worst pad I've ever experienced. Loud and after only 2 days my rims were full of dust. I gave them 1 1/2 months to break in and no change. Took them all off and threw them away.
I went to the dealer and bought genuine A/C Delco factory replacements, yes, they were like $135.00 for all 4 wheels, but they are the perfect pads. No dust at all (I do wash my car every 3-4 days) and they are smooth as hell and 100% silent. And they CERTAINLY last longer, by far, than any other pad available. I used them on my second brake change as well and I'm getting the same great results.
Guess pads vary for every car.
My first brake change, the shop used Raybestos Quiet Stops.....simply the worst pad I've ever experienced. Loud and after only 2 days my rims were full of dust. I gave them 1 1/2 months to break in and no change. Took them all off and threw them away.
I went to the dealer and bought genuine A/C Delco factory replacements, yes, they were like $135.00 for all 4 wheels, but they are the perfect pads. No dust at all (I do wash my car every 3-4 days) and they are smooth as hell and 100% silent. And they CERTAINLY last longer, by far, than any other pad available. I used them on my second brake change as well and I'm getting the same great results.
Guess pads vary for every car.
#74
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Since this thread was brought back up I wanted to ask those of you out there.
Does anyone make a super aggressive compound that works at cold temps?
I'm wanting a street pad that will eat up the rotors in 6 months and make noise and dust. Something with a strong initial bite. It won't see temps over 800*F, though.
It's a very odd request so I'm not sure if anyone makes such a thing. BTW, if you want to know why this is needed, it is for a hand operated brake pedal and the force going to it is not as strong as a leg pressing down on it. Basically I need a strong compound from the first press while cold. Anyone know of such a pad or compound?
Does anyone make a super aggressive compound that works at cold temps?
I'm wanting a street pad that will eat up the rotors in 6 months and make noise and dust. Something with a strong initial bite. It won't see temps over 800*F, though.
It's a very odd request so I'm not sure if anyone makes such a thing. BTW, if you want to know why this is needed, it is for a hand operated brake pedal and the force going to it is not as strong as a leg pressing down on it. Basically I need a strong compound from the first press while cold. Anyone know of such a pad or compound?
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
Since this thread was brought back up I wanted to ask those of you out there.
Does anyone make a super aggressive compound that works at cold temps?
I'm wanting a street pad that will eat up the rotors in 6 months and make noise and dust. Something with a strong initial bite. It won't see temps over 800*F, though.
It's a very odd request so I'm not sure if anyone makes such a thing. BTW, if you want to know why this is needed, it is for a hand operated brake pedal and the force going to it is not as strong as a leg pressing down on it. Basically I need a strong compound from the first press while cold. Anyone know of such a pad or compound?
Does anyone make a super aggressive compound that works at cold temps?
I'm wanting a street pad that will eat up the rotors in 6 months and make noise and dust. Something with a strong initial bite. It won't see temps over 800*F, though.
It's a very odd request so I'm not sure if anyone makes such a thing. BTW, if you want to know why this is needed, it is for a hand operated brake pedal and the force going to it is not as strong as a leg pressing down on it. Basically I need a strong compound from the first press while cold. Anyone know of such a pad or compound?
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#78
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
Since this thread was brought back up I wanted to ask those of you out there.
Does anyone make a super aggressive compound that works at cold temps?
I'm wanting a street pad that will eat up the rotors in 6 months and make noise and dust. Something with a strong initial bite. It won't see temps over 800*F, though.
It's a very odd request so I'm not sure if anyone makes such a thing. BTW, if you want to know why this is needed, it is for a hand operated brake pedal and the force going to it is not as strong as a leg pressing down on it. Basically I need a strong compound from the first press while cold. Anyone know of such a pad or compound?
I was looking for this too.Sent an inquiry to Hawks':
"which one of your compounds(of those that are available for 1998
camaro z28 rear disc brakes)would provide the highest static clamping
force.Note static not dynamic.I'm not concerned about rotor wear and/or life
once it gets into a dynamic condition."
Their reply was:
"Thanks for your interest in Hawk Performance.
Our DR-97 compound would lead the Static category. This compound was originally designed for Drag racing and to date is the only compound we recommend for use in Drag Racing."
Since this thread was brought back up I wanted to ask those of you out there.
Does anyone make a super aggressive compound that works at cold temps?
I'm wanting a street pad that will eat up the rotors in 6 months and make noise and dust. Something with a strong initial bite. It won't see temps over 800*F, though.
It's a very odd request so I'm not sure if anyone makes such a thing. BTW, if you want to know why this is needed, it is for a hand operated brake pedal and the force going to it is not as strong as a leg pressing down on it. Basically I need a strong compound from the first press while cold. Anyone know of such a pad or compound?
I was looking for this too.Sent an inquiry to Hawks':
"which one of your compounds(of those that are available for 1998
camaro z28 rear disc brakes)would provide the highest static clamping
force.Note static not dynamic.I'm not concerned about rotor wear and/or life
once it gets into a dynamic condition."
Their reply was:
"Thanks for your interest in Hawk Performance.
Our DR-97 compound would lead the Static category. This compound was originally designed for Drag racing and to date is the only compound we recommend for use in Drag Racing."
#79
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Originally Posted by FirstYrLS1Z
I was looking for this too.Sent an inquiry to Hawks':
"which one of your compounds(of those that are available for 1998
camaro z28 rear disc brakes)would provide the highest static clamping
force.Note static not dynamic.I'm not concerned about rotor wear and/or life
once it gets into a dynamic condition."
Their reply was:
"Thanks for your interest in Hawk Performance.
Our DR-97 compound would lead the Static category. This compound was originally designed for Drag racing and to date is the only compound we recommend for use in Drag Racing."
"which one of your compounds(of those that are available for 1998
camaro z28 rear disc brakes)would provide the highest static clamping
force.Note static not dynamic.I'm not concerned about rotor wear and/or life
once it gets into a dynamic condition."
Their reply was:
"Thanks for your interest in Hawk Performance.
Our DR-97 compound would lead the Static category. This compound was originally designed for Drag racing and to date is the only compound we recommend for use in Drag Racing."
#80
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this compound would be custom made for you.
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Jeff Smallwood
Hawk Performance
Motorsports
Sales Manager
Technical Director
Cell Phone: 812-549-7772
Office: 800-542-0972
email: jsmallwood@hawkperformance.com