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clg_98ta · 04-09-2010, 07:46 AM

I want to replace all four pads on my SS. I've read the manufacturer info and a lot of the threads about Hawk pads. They both claim low dust, low noise, easy on rotors, better performance, etc. I'm looking for the differences to help decide which to get.

I'm interested in a good street pad (no racing or competitive driving) that reduces dust and is quiet. I also want to swap out the OEM front pads so I can fit a spare tire (I have the roller skate brakes).

Any suggestions? How do you decide between HPS and ceramic? Is there anything else I should consider?

ZZcamaro · 04-09-2010, 07:54 AM

I had to mak ethis decision as well.
I chose the HPS because I needed the higher temp range for racing occasionally.

If you do not need that I would stick with the ceramic, they will be just as powerful, but less dust.

Always happy to help, let me know if you need ordering info.

RedJewel2SS · 04-09-2010, 08:11 AM

yeah all ceramics have the lowest dust

Circuit Motorsports · 04-09-2010, 12:42 PM

If you're looking for low dust and noise then get the ceramics, they work great on the street.

The HPS will dust pretty good, but they offer better braking performance and more fade resistance.

clg_98ta · 04-10-2010, 05:00 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm going to order a set of ceramics.

04-09-2010, 07:46 AM	#1
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Hawk Pads - HPS or Ceramic? I want to replace all four pads on my SS. I've read the manufacturer info and a lot of the threads about Hawk pads. They both claim low dust, low noise, easy on rotors, better performance, etc. I'm looking for the differences to help decide which to get. I'm interested in a good street pad (no racing or competitive driving) that reduces dust and is quiet. I also want to swap out the OEM front pads so I can fit a spare tire (I have the roller skate brakes). Any suggestions? How do you decide between HPS and ceramic? Is there anything else I should consider? __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

04-09-2010, 08:11 AM	#3
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	yeah all ceramics have the lowest dust __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

04-10-2010, 05:00 PM	#5
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Thanks for the info. I'm going to order a set of ceramics. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

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04-09-2010, 07:54 AM	#2
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	I had to mak ethis decision as well. I chose the HPS because I needed the higher temp range for racing occasionally. If you do not need that I would stick with the ceramic, they will be just as powerful, but less dust. Always happy to help, let me know if you need ordering info.

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Circuit Motorsports Account Suspended Drives: 2005 STi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 983	If you're looking for low dust and noise then get the ceramics, they work great on the street. The HPS will dust pretty good, but they offer better braking performance and more fade resistance.