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stryker755 · 08-12-2010, 03:19 PM

I am looking into ceramic pads and was going to get the Hawks. I called O-Reilly's and they sell a Wagner ceramic pad for the SS that is around $100 for all 4. That's half the price of the Hawk, just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with these. I don't want go cheap, my main concern is dust reduction but if I can save $100 without much difference in performance I will do it. I don't track race and am not very hard on my brakes.

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 08-12-2010, 03:35 PM

+1 for the hawks,they are good pads.

PQ · 08-12-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce@Raymonds Performance

+1 for the hawks,they are good pads.

Right. But do you have any info or experience with the Wagner pads?

Michael_Js · 08-12-2010, 04:29 PM

I've heard, and read (Like Junkman) people rave about the Wagner Thermo quiet premium brake pads...not sure if that's the same you're referring too.

Also, read they come with a lifetime warranty - whatever that means...

SSOOCH · 08-12-2010, 04:52 PM

I'm holding out for Callahan Brake Pads......

PQ · 08-12-2010, 05:27 PM

I want some ceramic pads, but don't want to pay 200.00 for them.

ron10 · 08-12-2010, 05:32 PM

i had the hawk ceramic pads put on today.when i got home i wiped off my wheels and it seemed like i had the same amount of brake dust on them as i had with the stock pads.

obe1 · 08-12-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ron10

i had the hawk ceramic pads put on today.when i got home i wiped off my wheels and it seemed like i had the same amount of brake dust on them as i had with the stock pads.

I have 8,000 miles on my Hawk ceramics and almost zero dust; night and day difference between the ceramic and stock pads with the same braking performance.

clg_98ta · 08-12-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by obe1

I have 8,000 miles on my Hawk ceramics and almost zero dust; night and day difference between the ceramic and stock pads with the same braking performance.

Same here...

lee · 08-12-2010, 08:00 PM

you guys with the hawks , have you noticed if they have worn out your rotors any quicker?

obe1 · 08-12-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lee

you guys with the hawks , have you noticed if they have worn out your rotors any quicker?

No wear showing on my rotors yet after 8,000 miles.

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 08-13-2010, 07:29 AM

Right. But do you have any info or experience with the Wagner pads?
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Yes we have installed several of the Wagner brake pads in our shop over the years.Wagner makes a very good brake pad but the hawk is designed more toward performance.They both will dust some depending on driving habits.

stryker755 · 08-13-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce@Raymonds Performance

Right. But do you have any info or experience with the Wagner pads?
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Yes we have installed several of the Wagner brake pads in our shop over the years.Wagner makes a very good brake pad but the hawk is designed more toward performance.They both will dust some depending on driving habits.

Thanks, appreciate the info. I just might try them, and while I'm at it guess I'd better paint my calipers

08-12-2010, 03:19 PM	#1
stryker755 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert AGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 319	O'Reilly's Ceramic Pads I am looking into ceramic pads and was going to get the Hawks. I called O-Reilly's and they sell a Wagner ceramic pad for the SS that is around $100 for all 4. That's half the price of the Hawk, just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with these. I don't want go cheap, my main concern is dust reduction but if I can save $100 without much difference in performance I will do it. I don't track race and am not very hard on my brakes. __________________ Camaros Owned: -2013 ZL1 Vert A6 Ashen Gray 700HP (Current) -1986 Z28 Blueprint 383 Stroker 430HP (Current) -2010 2SS/RS Silver Ice M6 TVS2300 700HP (SOLD) -2010 2SS Aqua Blue M6 Stock (SOLD) -1986 Sport Coupe Gray Built 355 (SOLD)

08-12-2010, 04:29 PM	#4
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	I've heard, and read (Like Junkman) people rave about the Wagner Thermo quiet premium brake pads...not sure if that's the same you're referring too. Also, read they come with a lifetime warranty - whatever that means... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

08-12-2010, 04:52 PM	#5
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I'm holding out for Callahan Brake Pads...... __________________

08-12-2010, 05:27 PM	#6
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I want some ceramic pads, but don't want to pay 200.00 for them. __________________

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08-12-2010, 03:35 PM	#2
Bruce@raymondsperformance Drives: 2014 Z28 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 705	+1 for the hawks,they are good pads.

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ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i had the hawk ceramic pads put on today.when i got home i wiped off my wheels and it seemed like i had the same amount of brake dust on them as i had with the stock pads.

08-12-2010, 08:00 PM	#10
lee Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,016	you guys with the hawks , have you noticed if they have worn out your rotors any quicker?

08-13-2010, 07:29 AM	#12
Bruce@raymondsperformance Drives: 2014 Z28 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 705	Right. But do you have any info or experience with the Wagner pads? __________________ Yes we have installed several of the Wagner brake pads in our shop over the years.Wagner makes a very good brake pad but the hawk is designed more toward performance.They both will dust some depending on driving habits.