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BamaRocker · 06-04-2015, 09:52 AM

Brake Issues…HELP,Please

What a nightmare, I want and have ordered my new rims for my car and they are on the way now. I can’t believe that little roller skates can be such a pain.

I have been back and forth on this site and it seems no one has a clear cut fix for dealing with this issue, it’s either cut or swap pads. Not a problem either way but, every time I make a decision to go in one direction, bad reviews poor in, and scare you into another direction…

• Cutting: Not one thread on how to actually do this in a consistent manner in which you do not take off more than needed. Also where, and how to cut, pictures showing full end results and from begging to end. Just telling someone to go cut them is not enough. I don’t mind doing this from now on if it is a better fix then swapping for bad pads. Just want to recreate same results every time.

• Pad Swap: Hawk, Hawk, Hawk,/Problem, Problem .problem… Again, inconsistent, and no other pads out there that might do better. I prefer pad swap to cutting, just feel easier to maintain and fix over time. But scared to death to go thru all the issues with pad swap. It always seems to come down to the same pads and company. I actually ordered pads before the rims and now afraid to use them. (Hawk Ceramic Yellow Box).

• OEM: Is there an OEM brake pad from another Chevy vehicle with the same brake material that can be used on SS Camaro front brakes. Example, Corvette or Cadillac. Maybe it is that simple.

I just use mine as a daily driver, just wanting more aggressive look, but want it safe to go down the road or highway and be able to repair anywhere I may need to stop. Hard to believe we are stuck with one OEM option..

Thanks, this can drive you crazy trying to make the right decision here…Like choosing rims and tires are not stressful enough…Haha

bannonm · 06-04-2015, 10:04 AM

So do you know for a fact that your new wheels won't clear the roller skates? I put aftermarket 20 inch wheels and clear just fine. You can run into clearance issues when you go with a smaller diameter wheel. I swap between Hawk HP+ and the stock pads when tracking. As to what pad you should use depends on how you drive. I can tell you the more aggressive pads will squeal for street use, but as they heat up on the track they get quiet. That's just the nature of performance pads.

The ceramics you bought will work just fine for normal street use. You are stressing too much. Try the new wheels with the stock pads and if they don't clear, put the Hawks on and enjoy.

BamaRocker · 06-04-2015, 10:14 AM

Niche APex 10.5 all 4 corners, yes they will hit the little wheels...

backeddy · 06-04-2015, 10:31 AM

just spend the $$$ on carbotech pads and be done with it...hawks suck imho. Xp8 Xp10 Xp12's all work amazing on our cars.....it's all about the bedding process.

BamaRocker · 06-04-2015, 10:52 AM

anyone use these...wagner thermoquiet semi metalli

JDP Sales · 06-04-2015, 11:08 AM

The Hawk ceramics will be quiet as long as the rotors are prepped and cleaned and you burnish the pads in correctly. Most of the complaints you read about are from improper installation.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

BamaRocker · 06-04-2015, 11:17 AM

prepped and cleaned, meaning turn the rotors...????

JDP Sales · 06-04-2015, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamaRocker

prepped and cleaned, meaning turn the rotors...????

Turn the rotors, or scour them with sandpaper, scotchbrite and brake cleaner to remove all the old pad material.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Destructo09 · 06-04-2015, 03:59 PM

What are you doing with the car? Any of the street pads should work fine and be quiet. I'm running Stop Stech Street performance pads for street and autocross, they're completely silent and perform well.

My brother has Hawk ceramics on his car and actually autocrossed them too, they're silent and he has no issues.

BamaRocker · 06-15-2015, 12:21 PM

I went ahead and did the pad swap, and put the hawk ceramics on...Did nice burn in process, so far no issues...

Thanks Everyone...

Avalnch · 06-15-2015, 02:06 PM

Hey OP, just swap over to the Hawk Performance Ceramics and have done with it. You won't be washing your wheels every other day and the Hawk PC pads perform as well as the OEM ones. I swap out my race pads for these on a regular basis and even have done auto-x events on the Hawk PC pads (when I'm too lazy).

rockrau · 06-15-2015, 03:32 PM

I have an early 2010(delivery 8/09) had no "roller skates" had no squeal.$0.02

06-04-2015, 09:52 AM	#1
BamaRocker Drives: 45th Anniversary owner and 72 Camar Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Meridianville, ala Posts: 75	Brake Issues…HELP,Please.... Brake Issues…HELP,Please What a nightmare, I want and have ordered my new rims for my car and they are on the way now. I can’t believe that little roller skates can be such a pain. I have been back and forth on this site and it seems no one has a clear cut fix for dealing with this issue, it’s either cut or swap pads. Not a problem either way but, every time I make a decision to go in one direction, bad reviews poor in, and scare you into another direction… • Cutting: Not one thread on how to actually do this in a consistent manner in which you do not take off more than needed. Also where, and how to cut, pictures showing full end results and from begging to end. Just telling someone to go cut them is not enough. I don’t mind doing this from now on if it is a better fix then swapping for bad pads. Just want to recreate same results every time. • Pad Swap: Hawk, Hawk, Hawk,/Problem, Problem .problem… Again, inconsistent, and no other pads out there that might do better. I prefer pad swap to cutting, just feel easier to maintain and fix over time. But scared to death to go thru all the issues with pad swap. It always seems to come down to the same pads and company. I actually ordered pads before the rims and now afraid to use them. (Hawk Ceramic Yellow Box). • OEM: Is there an OEM brake pad from another Chevy vehicle with the same brake material that can be used on SS Camaro front brakes. Example, Corvette or Cadillac. Maybe it is that simple. I just use mine as a daily driver, just wanting more aggressive look, but want it safe to go down the road or highway and be able to repair anywhere I may need to stop. Hard to believe we are stuck with one OEM option.. Thanks, this can drive you crazy trying to make the right decision here…Like choosing rims and tires are not stressful enough…Haha

06-04-2015, 10:04 AM	#2
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	So do you know for a fact that your new wheels won't clear the roller skates? I put aftermarket 20 inch wheels and clear just fine. You can run into clearance issues when you go with a smaller diameter wheel. I swap between Hawk HP+ and the stock pads when tracking. As to what pad you should use depends on how you drive. I can tell you the more aggressive pads will squeal for street use, but as they heat up on the track they get quiet. That's just the nature of performance pads. The ceramics you bought will work just fine for normal street use. You are stressing too much. Try the new wheels with the stock pads and if they don't clear, put the Hawks on and enjoy. __________________

06-04-2015, 03:59 PM	#9
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	What are you doing with the car? Any of the street pads should work fine and be quiet. I'm running Stop Stech Street performance pads for street and autocross, they're completely silent and perform well. My brother has Hawk ceramics on his car and actually autocrossed them too, they're silent and he has no issues. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

06-15-2015, 03:32 PM	#12
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	I have an early 2010(delivery 8/09) had no "roller skates" had no squeal.$0.02 __________________ Pedders Pace Car Kit with ZL1 sway bar conversion & camber bolt kit.Lowered 1.5". 1LE tires & wheels. CAI air intake. Anvil CF rear spoiler.MGW shifter. 1 7/8" Kooks LT headers & HF cats.V-Max ported TB. Tuned.

06-04-2015, 10:14 AM	#3
BamaRocker Drives: 45th Anniversary owner and 72 Camar Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Meridianville, ala Posts: 75	Niche APex 10.5 all 4 corners, yes they will hit the little wheels...

06-04-2015, 10:31 AM	#4
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	just spend the $$$ on carbotech pads and be done with it...hawks suck imho. Xp8 Xp10 Xp12's all work amazing on our cars.....it's all about the bedding process.

06-04-2015, 10:52 AM	#5
BamaRocker Drives: 45th Anniversary owner and 72 Camar Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Meridianville, ala Posts: 75	anyone use these...wagner thermoquiet semi metalli

06-04-2015, 11:08 AM	#6
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	The Hawk ceramics will be quiet as long as the rotors are prepped and cleaned and you burnish the pads in correctly. Most of the complaints you read about are from improper installation. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

06-04-2015, 11:17 AM	#7
BamaRocker Drives: 45th Anniversary owner and 72 Camar Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Meridianville, ala Posts: 75	prepped and cleaned, meaning turn the rotors...????

06-15-2015, 12:21 PM	#10
BamaRocker Drives: 45th Anniversary owner and 72 Camar Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Meridianville, ala Posts: 75	I went ahead and did the pad swap, and put the hawk ceramics on...Did nice burn in process, so far no issues... Thanks Everyone...

06-15-2015, 02:06 PM	#11
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	Hey OP, just swap over to the Hawk Performance Ceramics and have done with it. You won't be washing your wheels every other day and the Hawk PC pads perform as well as the OEM ones. I swap out my race pads for these on a regular basis and even have done auto-x events on the Hawk PC pads (when I'm too lazy).