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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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I need new front brake pads-I have Baer calipers and cross drilled rotors right now, and what I believe is the EBC red pads. The previous owner installed all this stuff. I am going to get the rotors cut and want to get new pads. I want something that stops well but has very litte dust. I did a search and came up with two different pads.

1) Hawk HPS Pads
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2) Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads

heres the link:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...0&autoModClar=

According to tirerack the HPS stop better but the Ceramics have less dust and stop a little less than the HPS.

Which would you guys recommend??

Thanks!
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Im running the HPS pads and they are MUCH better than the stockers. They dont dust too bad, and wont be a problem if you wash your car often. Oh and also they are quiet too.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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I get some moderate dusting with Hawks HPS. Next time I will go with Hawk ceramic.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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i just installed my hawk ceramics like 20 minutes ago in my shop i have yet to try them out ill post when i see how they feel.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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hps here, and I love them - dust is a little more than stock, but acceptable defintely
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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WS SIKZ-please repost with your results. I clean my car but really hate brake dust. I know alot of people are running the HPS with good results but dusting as well.
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