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02-08-2014, 07:29 PM | #3 |
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I have the HPS pads on stock rotors and IMO, the brake dust is not reduced all that much. I have noticed an increase in initial bite and overall stopping power, but some of that is the braded lines too. When I notice the brakes starting to squeal, I go out and do a couple of 80 to 20 mph stops at about 75-80% max effort. Kind of like a mini re-bedding of the brakes. Gets them good and hot and stops the noise.
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02-08-2014, 08:04 PM | #4 |
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Are you planning on any road coarse duty or just for the street? The reason I ask is that the HPS pads won't do much for reducing dust. You would be better off with the Performance Ceramics, unless you plan on tracking the car, then ceramics are not that good of a choice for the track. I have been using ceramics on the street and they've been great! Low dust and no noise! I'll be switching to HTC-30/HP+ pads for road course days.
As far as turning the rotors, there's no need. With only 3K on them they're fresh as new! The only thing you should be concerned about is proper bedding in procedure with any new pads. Make sure to use the grease that comes with the pads or get some copper grease at any auto store! |
02-08-2014, 09:43 PM | #5 |
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I use HP+ pads and greasing does little to nothing for these. When I'm on the track and the brakes are hot is the only time they are quiet, or for a short time after I re-bed them. As for grease, be careful not to use too much. If you are tracking and the grease gets on the dust boots for the calipers it will melt them. This happened to me and why I don't bother putting anything more than a thin film across the back of the pad anymore.
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02-08-2014, 09:55 PM | #6 |
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Installed my HPS in December and I love them they make a little rubbing noise when I first start using the car but 2 red lights later they are quiet as ever! Way better than oem pads IMO
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02-09-2014, 08:19 AM | #7 |
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Right on, I was getting a little nervous after reading some horror stories about terrible squealing and noise with the HPS pads. I am not sure why some people have no issues and other have the horrible squealing?
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02-09-2014, 08:48 AM | #8 |
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HPS pads
I switched to the HPS pads about a year ago, and have had no issues with them on the street. I have found them to be a great street pad (quiet, minimal dust, good stopping). As already posted here, if you are thinking about doing some track days these are not the pads for the track. I have switched to the DTC -30 pads in the front for track, and just use the HPS for the street, and this works really well.
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02-09-2014, 11:56 AM | #9 |
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I would say people just dont bed the pads the right way just follow the instructions on the box then you should be fine! As far as the grease goes i only used 1 for all the pads!
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02-10-2014, 04:26 PM | #10 |
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The biggest reason for people experience squealing is due to them not following the break in procedure. If you follow the break in procedure as closely as possible, you will not experience any of the issues others have commented about. I personally run these pads on my car and they are whisper quiet on deceleration. The only time I have ever heard them make noise is first thing in the morning when they are very cold and going in reverse.
The whole point of the break in is to heat them up somewhat slowly and then embed the new friction material into the rotors; this is called a transfer film. As for turning the rotors, you shouldn't have to, nor would I recommend it. I recommend simply taking a scotchbrite pad or some sand paper and some brake cleaner and cleaning up the rotors very well to be rid of the old pads transfer film. This will also help with preventing noise and will help the new pads "bite" better once broken in. I cannot stress enough how important the break in procedure is for quiet life of the pads. Follow it as closely as possible and I am sure you will be satisfied with the HPS pads. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. I appreciate your business and support and hope you have a great day. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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