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Old 08-17-2016, 06:01 PM   #1
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Help: front brake pad suggestions

Going to a 17x5 Weld front set-up and thinking of replacing the front brake pads instead of cutting off the roller skates. Any suggestions on which pads to run?

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Old 08-17-2016, 10:23 PM   #2
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I'm on my second set of Autozone Gold series as of yesterday. 107K miles on my car. 65K on the first set.
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Old 08-18-2016, 03:13 AM   #3
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I like the Hawk HPS pads, they don't have the initial bite that the stock pads have, but they don't fade as much. I don't know how you intend on driving your car, so I really can't recommend anything other than what I have experience with.
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Old 08-18-2016, 01:43 PM   #4
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Hps were good when I had them as well
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Old 08-18-2016, 02:46 PM   #5
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I like the Hawk HPS pads, they don't have the initial bite that the stock pads have, but they don't fade as much. I don't know how you intend on driving your car, so I really can't recommend anything other than what I have experience with.
Thanks, cars a daily with 2-3 trips to the drag strip a month. I drive pretty aggressive though. Just want to eliminate the roller skates. Don't mind squeaking or brake dust.
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Old 08-18-2016, 04:52 PM   #6
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I'm on my second set of Autozone Gold series as of yesterday. 107K miles on my car. 65K on the first set.
I just did a set of Duralast? pads from Autozone on my car last weekend. So far they are good.
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Old 08-18-2016, 08:36 PM   #7
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Old 09-16-2016, 03:07 PM   #8
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I am running the EBC "Red Stuff" pads right now. They are a substantial improvement over the original pad. I haven't had them long enough to get an indication of wear but the really lock down the heavy camaro quick. Impressive so far.
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