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CFrance · 08-03-2016, 10:30 AM

Hey guys,

I am planning on replacing my pads and rotors sometime in the next few weeks and had heard great things about Hawk Performance. I found them on amazon a little cheaper than on the Hawk site plus I have Prime so I can get them in two days.

From what I have been reading the best pads to go with are the HPS pads as opposed to the ceramic for street use. I don't track my car but I do have some "spirited driving" sessions here and there.

So my question is are the kits linked below what I should go with? Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks!

Rear Kit

Front Kit

naikaidriver · 08-03-2016, 10:44 AM

You live in Shelton and don't take your car to The Ridge?????????? If I lived over there I'd be on that track every day I could! lol!

It's hard to go wrong with the HPS pads for street use. They would even hold up well in a Novice track session. Price seems right to me as well for the rotors if you are replacing them anyway.

Scott

CFrance · 08-03-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by naikaidriver

You live in Shelton and don't take your car to The Ridge?????????? If I lived over there I'd be on that track every day I could! lol!

It's hard to go wrong with the HPS pads for street use. They would even hold up well in a Novice track session. Price seems right to me as well for the rotors if you are replacing them anyway.

Scott

I know, it's sad! I am up there quite a bit taking pictures and chatting with people but I haven't actually taken my car on the track

But I might be joining the SCCA track night this month.

Thanks for the input! Yes, I figured I might as well just get them all done at once. You wouldn't happen to be the same Scott that just upgraded to Hawk pads and posted in the WW5GCC FB page, would you? lol

naikaidriver · 08-03-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance

I know, it's sad! I am up there quite a bit taking pictures and chatting with people but I haven't actually taken my car on the track

But I might be joining the SCCA track night this month.

Thanks for the input! Yes, I figured I might as well just get them all done at once. You wouldn't happen to be the same Scott that just upgraded to Hawk pads and posted in the WW5GCC FB page, would you? lol

Yup! That's me!
I'll most likely be at this months SCCA Track Night event so hopefully I'll see you there!

Scott

BowlingSS · 08-03-2016, 01:21 PM

I bought Bear Rotors with Hawk pads.

Bill

CFrance · 08-03-2016, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BowlingSS

I bought Bear Rotors with Hawk pads.

Bill

Any reason you went with Bear Rotors instead of Hawks?

Thanks!

BowlingSS · 08-03-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance

Any reason you went with Bear Rotors instead of Hawks?

Thanks!

I work at Yearone and our people said they were very good and this is all they use.
I also do not think Hawk was making when I replaced mine.

bandier · 08-03-2016, 07:01 PM

If I may thread jack... I'm also in the market for rotors. I was considering the R1 Concept Premium blank OEM replacement rotors. What opinions are there for these rotors?

08-03-2016, 10:30 AM	#1
CFrance Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 106 View My Garage	Question on Pad and Rotor Replacements for LS Hey guys, I am planning on replacing my pads and rotors sometime in the next few weeks and had heard great things about Hawk Performance. I found them on amazon a little cheaper than on the Hawk site plus I have Prime so I can get them in two days. From what I have been reading the best pads to go with are the HPS pads as opposed to the ceramic for street use. I don't track my car but I do have some "spirited driving" sessions here and there. So my question is are the kits linked below what I should go with? Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks! Rear Kit Front Kit

08-03-2016, 10:44 AM	#2
naikaidriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 239	You live in Shelton and don't take your car to The Ridge?????????? If I lived over there I'd be on that track every day I could! lol! It's hard to go wrong with the HPS pads for street use. They would even hold up well in a Novice track session. Price seems right to me as well for the rotors if you are replacing them anyway. Scott __________________ "The Beast" 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Diablo T1000 with Phastek custom tune, K&N Intake, Hurst Short-Throw Shifter, Flowmaster, Outlaw II Exhaust, BMR 1" Lowering Springs, BMR 3-way Adjustable Anti-Roll Bars, BMR End Links and Reinforcement Brackets, BMR Trailing Arms, ZL1 wheels, Nitto NT555 G2 Tires, Z28-style Rear Spoiler, Hawk Plus Brake Pads, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid

08-03-2016, 01:21 PM	#5
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I bought Bear Rotors with Hawk pads. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

08-03-2016, 07:01 PM	#8
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,296	If I may thread jack... I'm also in the market for rotors. I was considering the R1 Concept Premium blank OEM replacement rotors. What opinions are there for these rotors? __________________ Camaro lover since 1984 when I got my first car a 1978 Camaro LT with a 2 barrel carb on 305 V8... yes I put in a 350 with a 4 barrel.