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jdpeezy91 · 07-01-2018, 12:09 PM

Anyone running Hawk brake pads? Which ones are you running and what is your opinion on them so far? Im needing to switch brake pads in the front to get rid of the roller skates to run my skinnies thinking of going with hawks but they have many different options and have read both good and bad whats your opinion?

Coz3z3 · 07-01-2018, 01:17 PM

I would suggest calling them. That's what I did. Talked to their tech and told them what i would be doing and they recommended what set and gave me part numbers

shibbs · 07-01-2018, 01:26 PM

If you want Hawk brakes for the front that don't have the rollerskates, search by application for brakes that fit a Subaru WRX STI.

I'm running their StreetRace pads (DTC-30) and they're a bit too aggressive for my use case. They're absolutely awesome, but a bit more than I need.

jdpeezy91 · 07-01-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shibbs

If you want Hawk brakes for the front that don't have the rollerskates, search by application for brakes that fit a Subaru WRX STI.

I'm running their StreetRace pads (DTC-30) and they're a bit too aggressive for my use case. They're absolutely awesome, but a bit more than I need.

So if i order front pads for my car they will have the rollerskates on them still? It was my understanding that aftermarket pads did not have rollerskates

Coz3z3 · 07-02-2018, 09:39 AM

My Hawk pads to not have them

pyroguy · 07-02-2018, 09:56 AM

I have hawk ceramic pads and I’m very happy with them. For me the major benefit was not having piles of brake dust on my wheels after 10 miles of driving. They perform well, don’t squeak, and like I said don’t dust anywhere near what the Brembos did.

jdpeezy91 · 07-02-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

I have hawk ceramic pads and I’m very happy with them. For me the major benefit was not having piles of brake dust on my wheels after 10 miles of driving. They perform well, don’t squeak, and like I said don’t dust anywhere near what the Brembos did.

Hows the stopping better then stock or similar? I do see high speeds a good bit

which ones did u go with HPS?

sscamaro · 07-02-2018, 02:14 PM

I've had Hawk ceramic pads on my SS for 8 years and there is very little dust and they stop fine. Mine are for the street and are in a yellow box. I got front and rear.

trodecke · 07-02-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jdpeezy91

So if i order front pads for my car they will have the rollerskates on them still? It was my understanding that aftermarket pads did not have rollerskates

I bought some Powerstop Z26 pads for my car back in March and not only did they have the roller skates, the roller skate parts stood just slightly taller than the OEM brakes.

BLU DUCE · 07-02-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jdpeezy91

Anyone running Hawk brake pads? Which ones are you running and what is your opinion on them so far? Im needing to switch brake pads in the front to get rid of the roller skates to run my skinnies thinking of going with hawks but they have many different options and have read both good and bad whats your opinion?

I replaced my OEM brakes with Hawk Performance HPS ceramic pads 5 years ago. Like the other people have said they do not have the rollers skates on them and lowered the brake dusk severly.
I was told when I changed my pads that the reason on the roller skates was to stop vibration in the pads when the brakes were applied. I can't myself say this is true.
But I can say my brakes did not vibrate when changed. I have put my car on Watkins Glen road course at least 5 times since putting them on and never a problem and been at speeds of over 100 mph with no problems yet. I have 39,000 miles on the car and don't baby it. And will

have a lot of camaro people in are club will verify to this in my driving.

redirish · 07-02-2018, 05:46 PM

I also have the hawks street in the yellow box. One of my first mods got really tired of the brake dust from the stock pads. Work good!

pyroguy · 07-02-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jdpeezy91

Hows the stopping better then stock or similar? I do see high speeds a good bit

which ones did u go with HPS?

I have the yellow box ones. They stop similar to stock. I wouldn’t say better, but very similar. I also upgraded to slotted rotors when I upgraded the pads.

CamaroFred · 07-02-2018, 07:37 PM

Why don't you just cut the weights off your pads?
A few minutes with a hacksaw or quicker with a dremel.

joeybsyc · 07-02-2018, 09:32 PM

I have PowerStop Z26's, they have rollerskates, and look very similar to OEM, which is what i wanted. They make just about NO dust, and i can't tell any difference in stopping power from the stock ones. It's awesome to drive all day and come home with spotless wheels.

07-01-2018, 12:09 PM	#1
jdpeezy91 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: US Posts: 43	Hawk brake pads Anyone running Hawk brake pads? Which ones are you running and what is your opinion on them so far? Im needing to switch brake pads in the front to get rid of the roller skates to run my skinnies thinking of going with hawks but they have many different options and have read both good and bad whats your opinion?

07-02-2018, 09:56 AM	#6
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,917 View My Garage	I have hawk ceramic pads and I’m very happy with them. For me the major benefit was not having piles of brake dust on my wheels after 10 miles of driving. They perform well, don’t squeak, and like I said don’t dust anywhere near what the Brembos did. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

07-02-2018, 02:14 PM	#8
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I've had Hawk ceramic pads on my SS for 8 years and there is very little dust and they stop fine. Mine are for the street and are in a yellow box. I got front and rear. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

07-02-2018, 07:37 PM	#13
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	Why don't you just cut the weights off your pads? A few minutes with a hacksaw or quicker with a dremel. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

07-02-2018, 09:32 PM	#14
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	I have PowerStop Z26's, they have rollerskates, and look very similar to OEM, which is what i wanted. They make just about NO dust, and i can't tell any difference in stopping power from the stock ones. It's awesome to drive all day and come home with spotless wheels. __________________

07-01-2018, 01:17 PM	#2
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 583	I would suggest calling them. That's what I did. Talked to their tech and told them what i would be doing and they recommended what set and gave me part numbers

07-02-2018, 09:39 AM	#5
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 583	My Hawk pads to not have them

07-02-2018, 05:46 PM	#11
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	I also have the hawks street in the yellow box. One of my first mods got really tired of the brake dust from the stock pads. Work good!