V6 brake pad for autocross - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

pinkcamaro10 · 05-18-2014, 11:04 PM

I had to use my brakes pretty hard today at the autocross and felt some grinding. (5 years old, 40k miles)

I use my car as a daily driver, so I don't want something that's going to make a lot of noise on my daily commute, but I also autocross about once a month and need something that's going to perform well.

I've been reading about hawk pads, but heard the ceramic ones are noisy? Anyone have any feedback on those?

I was thinking about performance street compound, but not sure if that's going to be enough, so I've heard about people putting the hp plus on just the front?

I don't know, I need advice.

Also, upgrading to brembos aren't an option. They won't clear my rear wheels.

Thanks for any input!

nrr8865 · 05-18-2014, 11:36 PM

I've been using the Hawk HPS pads for about a year now. The only issue with noise is when you drag the brake. On the Hawk website, it talks about this.
Other than that, I'm satisfied with them. For autoX, I was able to go in deeper before stomping on the brakes.
This is my daily driver.

KaBoom1701 · 05-19-2014, 12:25 AM

Hawk HPS or SS Brembo upgrade!

rocketrider807 · 05-19-2014, 12:29 AM

Rocking EBC Yellows for the second year now, I like em. No experience with Hawk yet. Mine only made noise during break in, otherwise quiet.

05-18-2014, 11:04 PM	#1
pinkcamaro10 2G1FC1EV1A9110079 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS, 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	V6 brake pad for autocross I had to use my brakes pretty hard today at the autocross and felt some grinding. (5 years old, 40k miles) I use my car as a daily driver, so I don't want something that's going to make a lot of noise on my daily commute, but I also autocross about once a month and need something that's going to perform well. I've been reading about hawk pads, but heard the ceramic ones are noisy? Anyone have any feedback on those? I was thinking about performance street compound, but not sure if that's going to be enough, so I've heard about people putting the hp plus on just the front? I don't know, I need advice. Also, upgrading to brembos aren't an option. They won't clear my rear wheels. Thanks for any input! __________________

05-19-2014, 12:25 AM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Hawk HPS or SS Brembo upgrade! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-19-2014, 12:29 AM	#4
rocketrider807 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 59	Rocking EBC Yellows for the second year now, I like em. No experience with Hawk yet. Mine only made noise during break in, otherwise quiet. __________________ PIN IT TO WIN IT!

05-18-2014, 11:36 PM	#2
nrr8865 Drives: '10 RJT-2LT/RS & '10 Buick LaCrosse Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 290	I've been using the Hawk HPS pads for about a year now. The only issue with noise is when you drag the brake. On the Hawk website, it talks about this. Other than that, I'm satisfied with them. For autoX, I was able to go in deeper before stomping on the brakes. This is my daily driver.