Installing Hawk Pads. Quick Question Please... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

svrds10 · 05-26-2010, 10:40 PM

I am installed the new Ceramic Hawk pads and I have the pads out and am in the process of putting in the new pads. There is a metal clip the separates the 2 pads from eachother. It is the large metal clip that pops out after the pins are tapped out. Do I keep that in still or is that removed now that I have the Hawk pads? Just want to double check

svrds10 · 05-26-2010, 10:43 PM

This is a sample pic I found. Its the big metal clip between the 2 pins. Is that removed now that I have the hawk pads or do i reinstall it?

obe1 · 05-27-2010, 12:36 AM

Reinstall it.

svrds10 · 05-27-2010, 01:59 AM

Thanks... Yea, I figured once I actually looked at it a bit.

Got all 4 done. The 1st one took 1 1/2 hours. The next 3 took about 15 minutes each from start to finish. I'm a slow learner but once I do it once I am A OKAY! I am a software developer and definitely not a car mechanic. I give mad props to guys that work on cars all day.

se7en · 05-27-2010, 07:18 AM

How do you like the new pads?

2010 SSRS · 05-27-2010, 11:43 AM

looks good

obe1 · 05-27-2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bws_82

How do you like the new pads?

I switched to the Hawk ceramic pads about 4,000 miles ago. Braking is the same or slightly improved and brake dust is non-existent!!!

clg_98ta · 05-27-2010, 04:08 PM

I just installed mine Sunday - still can't believe how easy it was.

I used a putty knife to remove the two metal plates/spacers off each read OEM pad andstuck them on the hawk pads. Not sure if they were required, but I've seen others say they did it. The front Hawks already had metal plates, so I just used them as is. I already notice the absence of dust, and no noise yet. Plus, I got rid of the roller skates...

Ltdodge · 05-27-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obe1

I switched to the Hawk ceramic pads about 4,000 miles ago. Braking is the same or slightly improved and brake dust is non-existent!!!

hawk makes several, which one should i order?

svrds10 · 05-27-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ltdodge

hawk makes several, which one should i order?

I have had the Hawk Ceramic pads on my Challenger and Charger for a while now and am VERY happy with them. I just got the Camaro 2 weeks ago and this was one of my 1st mods. It definitely brings down the brake dust to virtually none. I cant believe how much the junk pads they install from the manufacturer are.

I just installed mine last night and drove to work today which is 37 miles away. I do not have any dust yet. I cleaned the inside of the rims really well while the wheels were off and the brake dust was caked on. It looked horrible. Now they are nice and shiny. I will right a full review on them after a week or so of driving on them

obe1 · 05-27-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ltdodge

hawk makes several, which one should i order?

Front: Hawk Ceramic HB453Z.585
Rear: Hawk Ceramic HB194Z.570

I got the best deal from AJ at ECS Motorsports

http://ecsmotorsports.com/index.php?...=529_1086_2147

Luvpilot · 05-28-2010, 01:39 AM

And don't get in a hurry and install it upside down.

Don't ask me how I know

JusticePete · 07-28-2010, 09:19 PM

The pins that hold the pads in place along with the clip should be replaced when you change pads. Most people or shops don't do this. I learned a while back. Just like Luvpilot -- don't ask. Replace your pins with the pads.

Michael_Js · 07-28-2010, 11:45 PM

Hmmm...sounds like a good idea. Now, where to get the pins??

05-26-2010, 10:40 PM	#1
svrds10 Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Wht/Slvr ext Wht/Gry int Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 266	Installing Hawk Pads. Quick Question Please... I am installed the new Ceramic Hawk pads and I have the pads out and am in the process of putting in the new pads. There is a metal clip the separates the 2 pads from eachother. It is the large metal clip that pops out after the pins are tapped out. Do I keep that in still or is that removed now that I have the Hawk pads? Just want to double check __________________ '10 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS - Summit White W/ Silver Stripes '09 Dodge Challenger R/T - Hemi Orange

05-26-2010, 10:43 PM	#2
svrds10 Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Wht/Slvr ext Wht/Gry int Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 266	This is a sample pic I found. Its the big metal clip between the 2 pins. Is that removed now that I have the hawk pads or do i reinstall it? Attached Images __________________ '10 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS - Summit White W/ Silver Stripes '09 Dodge Challenger R/T - Hemi Orange

05-27-2010, 12:36 AM	#3
obe1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 IOM, 1995 Blown Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 237	Reinstall it. __________________ 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Metallic 1995 Z28 - blown, intercooled and nitrous injected - Sold 1968 Camaro - Sold 2019 Corvette Grand Sport

05-27-2010, 01:59 AM	#4
svrds10 Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Wht/Slvr ext Wht/Gry int Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 266	Thanks... Yea, I figured once I actually looked at it a bit. Got all 4 done. The 1st one took 1 1/2 hours. The next 3 took about 15 minutes each from start to finish. I'm a slow learner but once I do it once I am A OKAY! I am a software developer and definitely not a car mechanic. I give mad props to guys that work on cars all day. __________________ '10 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS - Summit White W/ Silver Stripes '09 Dodge Challenger R/T - Hemi Orange

05-27-2010, 07:18 AM	#5
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	How do you like the new pads? __________________ 10 Camaro: Built 376, LSA Heads, BTR valve train and Stage III Camshaft. F1A 12 Rib-3.75 pulley (17psi), Squash Dual Fuel System with Return (Dual Walbro 450LPH on a Hobbs Switch), Aeromotive regulator, Holley Fuel Rails, ID1300's. RMVB 4L80, 4K Stall, and Trans-brake. 9" IRS, 3.50 gears with a full spool

05-27-2010, 11:43 AM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	looks good __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-27-2010, 04:08 PM	#8
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	I just installed mine Sunday - still can't believe how easy it was. I used a putty knife to remove the two metal plates/spacers off each read OEM pad andstuck them on the hawk pads. Not sure if they were required, but I've seen others say they did it. The front Hawks already had metal plates, so I just used them as is. I already notice the absence of dust, and no noise yet. Plus, I got rid of the roller skates... __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

05-28-2010, 01:39 AM	#12
Luvpilot Drives: GM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 352 View My Garage	And don't get in a hurry and install it upside down. Don't ask me how I know

07-28-2010, 09:19 PM	#13
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	The pins that hold the pads in place along with the clip should be replaced when you change pads. Most people or shops don't do this. I learned a while back. Just like Luvpilot -- don't ask. Replace your pins with the pads.

07-28-2010, 11:45 PM	#14
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	Hmmm...sounds like a good idea. Now, where to get the pins?? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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;

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