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Larz29 · 02-12-2013, 12:59 PM

I have about 20k miles on my SS. I was thinking about upgrading the pads. This would be for a street setup, but one tha would offer great stopping power. Any recommendations?

Team STILLEN · 02-12-2013, 05:18 PM

I would go with the Hawk Ceramic Pads. Very fast stopping power, ultra low dust and very low noise.

PM or Call me directly for Great prices!

JT

Apex Motorsports · 02-12-2013, 05:32 PM

Hawk Ceramics will perform about the same as stock. The big benefit of those pads is that they are almost a zero dust pad. If you want better performance they are not what I would suggest. Hawk HPS (High Performance Street) pads are more like it. They perform significantly better than stock and dust slightly less. A set of stainless braided brake lines help a lot too.

Avalnch · 02-12-2013, 06:37 PM

++1 on this. I have the Hawk Ceramics and no dust issues and the same stopping power as stock pads. Just remember to break them in per their instructions.

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Hawk Ceramics will perform about the same as stock. The big benefit of those pads is that they are almost a zero dust pad. If you want better performance they are not what I would suggest. Hawk HPS (High Performance Street) pads are more like it. They perform significantly better than stock a dust slightly less. A set of stainless braided brake lines help a lot too.

Apex Motorsports · 02-12-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalnch

++1 on this. I have the Hawk Ceramics and no dust issues and the same stopping power as stock pads. Just remember to break them in per their instructions.

That part is very important.

goatslapper · 02-12-2013, 07:43 PM

What model number on the hawks for a 2010 as with brembos?

Apex Motorsports · 02-12-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by goatslapper

What model number on the hawks for a 2010 as with brembos?

I sent you a PM with the info for both the ceramics and HPS.

Fast6.3 · 02-13-2013, 01:04 AM

not to hijack the thread but if you go with stainless lines how would you go about upgrading the brake fluid. thats my next mod im just weary of changing the fluid.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 02-13-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Team STILLEN

I would go with the Hawk Ceramic Pads. Very fast stopping power, ultra low dust and very low noise.

PM or Call me directly for Great prices!

JT

+1

axis · 02-13-2013, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast6.3

not to hijack the thread but if you go with stainless lines how would you go about upgrading the brake fluid. thats my next mod im just weary of changing the fluid.

It's amazing what you'll find in the DIY section.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=brake+fluid

Madgiggler · 03-05-2013, 06:00 PM

can you send me a PM for ceramics for 2010 ss/rs

cant stand the break dust any more... think its time to change

are there any discount codes for C5 forum members?

thanks

Synner · 03-05-2013, 06:51 PM

Ceramics are not what I would call great stopping power. Great for dust, ok for stopping.

Apex Motorsports · 03-05-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Ceramics are not what I would call great stopping power. Great for dust, ok for stopping.

02-12-2013, 12:59 PM	#1
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 226	Break pad recommendations I have about 20k miles on my SS. I was thinking about upgrading the pads. This would be for a street setup, but one tha would offer great stopping power. Any recommendations?

02-12-2013, 05:32 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Hawk Ceramics will perform about the same as stock. The big benefit of those pads is that they are almost a zero dust pad. If you want better performance they are not what I would suggest. Hawk HPS (High Performance Street) pads are more like it. They perform significantly better than stock and dust slightly less. A set of stainless braided brake lines help a lot too. Last edited by Apex Motorsports; 02-12-2013 at 07:39 PM.

02-12-2013, 07:43 PM	#6
goatslapper 12.527@112.33 MPH Drives: 2010 black ss/rs cgm stripes Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: milltown,nj Posts: 1,317	What model number on the hawks for a 2010 as with brembos? __________________

02-13-2013, 01:04 AM	#8
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	not to hijack the thread but if you go with stainless lines how would you go about upgrading the brake fluid. thats my next mod im just weary of changing the fluid. __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

03-05-2013, 06:00 PM	#11
Madgiggler Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vagas Posts: 262	can you send me a PM for ceramics for 2010 ss/rs cant stand the break dust any more... think its time to change are there any discount codes for C5 forum members? thanks __________________

02-12-2013, 05:18 PM	#2
Team STILLEN Drives: Varies Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,182	I would go with the Hawk Ceramic Pads. Very fast stopping power, ultra low dust and very low noise. PM or Call me directly for Great prices! JT

03-05-2013, 06:51 PM	#12
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Ceramics are not what I would call great stopping power. Great for dust, ok for stopping.