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Old 6/14/12, 05:19 PM
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Best Brake Pads ???

I have a standard brake system on my car...i want less brake dust and a better pad than the OEM.
Old 6/14/12, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bud4au01
I have a standard brake system on my car...i want less brake dust and a better pad than the OEM.
Carbotech Bobcats(1521), awesome pads IMHO.
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Hit the Boss forum, many good opinions there when it comes to braking and handling upgrades.
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I used Hawk ceramic pads on my supercharged '07 GT and they were a huge upgrade over the OEM pads.
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Reason I say Carbotech is because they ate known to be easier on rotors than other brands and they are the only brand in which the compounds are compatible. So you can switch b/w race pads and street pads without having to use different rotors or rebedding every time.
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Originally Posted by Five Oh Brian
I used Hawk ceramic pads on my supercharged '07 GT and they were a huge upgrade over the OEM pads.
I agree with Brian here. Does not necessarily need to be Hawk brand, but a ceramic pad will not make the black dust. It will make a white/gray dust that blows off the wheel as you drive. For a street driven car, you will find that ceramic pads work great.
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Excellent thread! Definitely going to watch this one. Im just about due for a brake pad change.
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Originally Posted by JScottGT
I agree with Brian here. Does not necessarily need to be Hawk brand, but a ceramic pad will not make the black dust. It will make a white/gray dust that blows off the wheel as you drive. For a street driven car, you will find that ceramic pads work great.
Good tip! I really hate that black break dust. Once it gets time for replacement I'll start looking into a good ceramic brand.
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sweet..thanks for the info. Let's add to your comment by saying what brand if not Hawk?
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