any got anything to say about Hawk HPS pads?

[chullen]

I just bought the pads and some stoptech stock sized slotted rotors from AJ Performance. I have never used performance pads so you guys anything to say about them?

[pogi666ako]

at first they wont brake as they should because they have to be broken in so make sure you keep some distance from the car in front of you. when i first had the pads (on stock rotors) i ran a few stop signs when i tried to brake as i usually do. then they will smell as if something is burning and this will last a few days.

next step is SS brake lines and motul RBF 600.......if you buy the motul you will need 2 bottles..just a fyi

[skittleslegend]

Motul fluid ftw....I love it.

[fesersoft]

Originally Posted by chullen

I just bought the pads and some stoptech stock sized slotted rotors from AJ Performance. I have never used performance pads so you guys anything to say about them?

I replaced the back with the Hawk HPS pads and what a difference.

I did not experience the break in issue on the stock rotors, but then again they were the back brakes.

It has made a difference and so will the SS lines in April or so.

[fesersoft]

Originally Posted by pogi666ako

at first they wont brake as they should because they have to be broken in so make sure you keep some distance from the car in front of you. when i first had the pads (on stock rotors) i ran a few stop signs when i tried to brake as i usually do. then they will smell as if something is burning and this will last a few days.

next step is SS brake lines and motul RBF 600.......if you buy the motul you will need 2 bottles..just a fyi

Did you perform the break in as they show on the site, 8-10 stops with medium pressure at 25mph, then 2 full slam it to the ground stops at 45mph?

[CZ-75]

Originally Posted by fesersoft

Did you perform the break in as they show on the site, 8-10 stops with medium pressure at 25mph, then 2 full slam it to the ground stops at 45mph?

You left out the fact that you need to keep rolling and not make complete stops when you do this, so trying this around town with traffic lights and stop signs is not a good idea.

[chullen]

Originally Posted by pogi666ako

at first they wont brake as they should because they have to be broken in so make sure you keep some distance from the car in front of you. when i first had the pads (on stock rotors) i ran a few stop signs when i tried to brake as i usually do. then they will smell as if something is burning and this will last a few days.

next step is SS brake lines and motul RBF 600.......if you buy the motul you will need 2 bottles..just a fyi

yeah I know how to bed the brakes so I should fine

[pogi666ako]

Originally Posted by fesersoft

Did you perform the break in as they show on the site, 8-10 stops with medium pressure at 25mph, then 2 full slam it to the ground stops at 45mph?

no.....wish i knew they had a thing on their site.....

I just drove normally for a few days, then slammed on the brakes a few times after

[fesersoft]

Originally Posted by CZ-75

You left out the fact that you need to keep rolling and not make complete stops when you do this, so trying this around town with traffic lights and stop signs is not a good idea.

It doesn't say if you should come to a complete stop or not. I did and they work fine.

Burnishing Instructions

After installing new brake pads, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30-35 mph applying moderate pressure.
Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph.
DO NOT DRAG BRAKES!
Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down.
After step 4 your new pads are ready for use.

[gesundlich]

My 0.02 ...

I used the HPS on 3 of my previous cars and loved them. Much better coefficient of friction than stock (including the factory Brembo pads on my STi), much better initial bite with a higher threshold before fading, pretty low noise (an occasional squeel rectified by rebedding), MUCH less dust than OEM, and pretty easy on the rotors. IMHO, a perfect street/occasional autoX pad!

[chullen]

well just got news from aj performance they are gonna send stoptech pads that have the same coefficents and brake dust charateristics, since the HPS are on back order

[goodtimes]

i love my hawk hps/powerslot combo on my 7thgen civic. ive been runing this setup for allmost 3 years now they brake super good after 3 years no noise's very little brake dust. I think it was one of the best mods id ever did to my car. Im going to this to my SI as soon as i get a chance to do it.

How long are they on back order?

[pogi666ako]

you dont have to buy them from ajp, if you want them then buy them from another company that has them in stock.

BTW, we use the same pads/rotors from the rsx-s and s2k...i know some places dont list our cars yet lol

[blaznhot_23]

I just bought some hawk hps pads for my si. my question is during the initial break in time did you guys (those that have this pad) have more than stock brake dust production. i have only driven the car for a day and half or so and my wheels are getting a little dustier than normal. i'm hoping it goes down after the break in time. i know these pads are supposed to be good stuff but i may go w/ the hawk ceramics to cut back on the brake dust...

[blaznhot_23]

bump^^^

[Cookstar]

I've got some HPS pads that are going on the car next week along with some stainless steel brake lines and ATE Super Blue brake fluid.

[blaznhot_23]

i did mine this past weekend w/ the SS brake lines, pads, and motul rbf 600 fluid...

[White05X3]

The HPS work fine for the street, but do not take them to the track. Low dust and minimal noise. In my BMW they tended to rattle in the caliper a bit, but that was probably unique to that car.

[CZ-75]

Originally Posted by White05X3

The HPS work fine for the street, but do not take them to the track. Low dust and minimal noise. In my BMW they tended to rattle in the caliper a bit, but that was probably unique to that car.

The rear HPS pads I installed in my mother's TL-S didn't fit properly either and wore on a bias. I'm not impressed.