OEM BREMBO PADS vs HAWK HPS 5.0

midnight1ss · 10-14-2022, 06:04 PM

First post here!

I have a 2017 Camaro 1SS with around 27k miles.

I need to change my brake pads ASAP. I was looking at either the stock pads, or the Hawk HPS 5.0.

I love how the stock brakes feel, but I am also open to trying new pads.

I drive my car maybe 4K miles a year, and autox it around 5 times a year. What are your experiences if you have used the hawk pads before? And should I just buy the OEM pads instead? I don’t really care for brake dust but if I don’t lose performance and I also don’t have as much brake dust, then I’m sold.

Also, when I change the pads, what else should I do during the change process?

Ventmaster · 10-15-2022, 02:05 PM

If you haven't already bled the brakes with DOT4 you should. It made a noticeable difference in my car.

midnight1ss · 10-16-2022, 08:52 AM

Thank you! I was reading more on what I should do during a brake pad change and this came up. I got to take it to a local shop to me and do that. When you did the bleed, did the car feel like it had more bite?

Ventmaster · 10-16-2022, 11:16 AM

Definitely more bite/firmer pedal, more controllable at the limit. I don't have many miles on my car either, so it really surprised me how big a difference it made.

I don't do autox, but I'm sure it would benefit you there even more.

Don't let a shop over price you, like swapping to DOT4 is a big deal. It is completely compatible with DOT3. Just flush out the old as you pour in the new.

Stephen12ZL1 · 10-29-2022, 08:02 AM

Hawk 5.0 are terrible...use stock if that is your only choice

Joey Soul · 11-09-2022, 02:11 PM

If you want to go to hawk id stick to the DTC series. im on dtc 60 for the first time, much better then oem or power stop track days. I have no exp with 5.0 but id expect them to be under whelming

kropscamaro16 · 11-09-2022, 02:49 PM

more brake dust = more bite and grip

less dust = less bite and grip up to you sir

DaveC113 · 11-09-2022, 02:50 PM

OEM are likely Ferodo DS Performance. I'd choose from OEM, Ferodo DS Performance or Ferodo DS2500, whatever's cheaper.

sr71bb · 11-12-2022, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnight1ss

First post here!

I have a 2017 Camaro 1SS with around 27k miles.

I need to change my brake pads ASAP. I was looking at either the stock pads, or the Hawk HPS 5.0.

I love how the stock brakes feel, but I am also open to trying new pads.

I drive my car maybe 4K miles a year, and autox it around 5 times a year. What are your experiences if you have used the hawk pads before? And should I just buy the OEM pads instead? I don’t really care for brake dust but if I don’t lose performance and I also don’t have as much brake dust, then I’m sold.

Also, when I change the pads, what else should I do during the change process?

5.0's are JUNK. Stock Brembo are better pads than those. DTC70 on the front and DTC60 on the rear would be what you should run on the track. A beginner or intermediate driver would be fine with running stock BREMBOS on the track. An advanced or very aggressive driver needs the better intiial bite that the DTC pads provide along with the NO BRAKE FAD properties of the DTC pads. I would also suggest hi temp brake fluid and stainless steel brake lines. I also have GIRODISC rotors and while I am not thoroughly convinced they actually help stop any better but they DEFINITELY run cooler according to my trusty heat gun. Thye get up to about 425-450 degrees at the caliper and my stock front ZL1 rotors would get close to 500.

There really is no such thing as a very high performance brake pad that DOESNT result in some brake dust.

midnight1ss · 12-08-2022, 06:06 PM

Hi guys! Thanks for the input. I ended up going with the stock brembo pads. I wanted to give the Hawk pads a try but I didn’t want to end up losing braking performance and feel and according to all of the reviews I read and the input from some of you, i had a hunch i was gonna lose some performance. The brand new brembo pads felt amazing and stopped on a dime!

10-14-2022, 06:04 PM	#1
midnight1ss Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 35	OEM BREMBO PADS vs HAWK HPS 5.0 First post here! I have a 2017 Camaro 1SS with around 27k miles. I need to change my brake pads ASAP. I was looking at either the stock pads, or the Hawk HPS 5.0. I love how the stock brakes feel, but I am also open to trying new pads. I drive my car maybe 4K miles a year, and autox it around 5 times a year. What are your experiences if you have used the hawk pads before? And should I just buy the OEM pads instead? I don’t really care for brake dust but if I don’t lose performance and I also don’t have as much brake dust, then I’m sold. Also, when I change the pads, what else should I do during the change process?

10-29-2022, 08:02 AM	#5
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	Hawk 5.0 are terrible...use stock if that is your only choice __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

11-09-2022, 02:11 PM	#6
Joey Soul The Mechanic Drives: 1SS M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 291	If you want to go to hawk id stick to the DTC series. im on dtc 60 for the first time, much better then oem or power stop track days. I have no exp with 5.0 but id expect them to be under whelming __________________ BTR 225 w/CNC Heads\|JLT intake\|Speed Engineering 1"7/8 long tube and mid pipe\|LT2 manifold w/95mmTb\|Self tuned w/HPtuners\|Silvers 2Way coilovers\|Hotchkis front sway\|Advan AD08R\|BMR solid cradle bushings\|Recaro SR7\| Work ZR10 19"

11-09-2022, 02:49 PM	#7
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	more brake dust = more bite and grip less dust = less bite and grip up to you sir __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

11-09-2022, 02:50 PM	#8
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,865	OEM are likely Ferodo DS Performance. I'd choose from OEM, Ferodo DS Performance or Ferodo DS2500, whatever's cheaper. __________________

10-15-2022, 02:05 PM	#2
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	If you haven't already bled the brakes with DOT4 you should. It made a noticeable difference in my car.

10-16-2022, 08:52 AM	#3
midnight1ss Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 35	Thank you! I was reading more on what I should do during a brake pad change and this came up. I got to take it to a local shop to me and do that. When you did the bleed, did the car feel like it had more bite?

10-16-2022, 11:16 AM	#4
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	Definitely more bite/firmer pedal, more controllable at the limit. I don't have many miles on my car either, so it really surprised me how big a difference it made. I don't do autox, but I'm sure it would benefit you there even more. Don't let a shop over price you, like swapping to DOT4 is a big deal. It is completely compatible with DOT3. Just flush out the old as you pour in the new.

12-08-2022, 06:06 PM	#10
midnight1ss Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 35	Hi guys! Thanks for the input. I ended up going with the stock brembo pads. I wanted to give the Hawk pads a try but I didn’t want to end up losing braking performance and feel and according to all of the reviews I read and the input from some of you, i had a hunch i was gonna lose some performance. The brand new brembo pads felt amazing and stopped on a dime!

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