07-09-2013, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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Ceramic Brake Switch
How About Some Feed-Back From Those Of You That Have Switched Pads To Help With The Brake Dust - Any Rotor Problems? Did It Really Help?
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07-09-2013, 01:10 PM | #2 |
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Thinking Of Switching Pads To Control Dust?
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07-09-2013, 01:33 PM | #3 |
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A lot of people have went to the hawk ceramics for lowering amount of dust, the only issue is that you will lose braking performance if you track the car. One option is changing them out when you go to the track. Several people I know have the ceramic and they said it significantly lowered the amount of brake dust. I believe there are several threads on this subject.
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07-09-2013, 01:52 PM | #4 | |
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We have a pretty good deal going on the Hawk Ceramics right now. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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07-09-2013, 02:02 PM | #5 |
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Rear: Hawk Performance HB194Z.570 Performance Ceramic Brake Pad Front: Hawk Performance HB649Z.605 Performance Ceramic Brake Pad Huge difference in brake dust --------45 minute swap
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07-09-2013, 02:06 PM | #6 |
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Did the hawk Ceramics . . very happy with the swap. No more brown wheels!
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07-09-2013, 02:17 PM | #7 |
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+1 here! The dust is greatly reduced after making the switch!
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07-09-2013, 02:18 PM | #8 |
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I can't believe how much difference it made!!
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07-09-2013, 03:15 PM | #9 |
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Agree with rest. Takes me longer to get car up on the lift than it does to change the pads.
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07-09-2013, 03:32 PM | #10 |
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+1 the Hawk Ceramics with Drilled and Slotted Rotors work even better!
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07-09-2013, 03:47 PM | #11 |
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Anyone have issues with brake noise or squeal with the Hawks?
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07-09-2013, 03:53 PM | #12 |
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What about performance... any difference there?
Edit: Never mind... I read the thread. Not switching just for dust. |
07-09-2013, 03:59 PM | #13 |
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07-09-2013, 05:00 PM | #14 |
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Chief Bob thanks for the info on the ceramic pads. Ordering a set today.
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