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I am thinking of changing brake pads. The stock pads seem to leave a lot to be desired. I still have the stock royors, will probably replace after they are used up. I do an open track maybe once a year. Anydoby got suggestions? I was thinking Hawk HPS. They are supposed to be easier on rotors than the HPplus.

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The hawk hps seem to be one of the most popular on this forum as they have a better bite than stock and low brake dust compared to hawk hp plus. The hp-plus is more agressive than the street version but you are correct in that they will wear the rotors out quicker because of being more agressive and will create more dust. If you are going to be on the track only once a year then you will probably want to go with the street pads. These brakes are a weak link on these cars. You might want to purchase some rotors from blue oval industries now while they are cheap. I paid 299.00 + shipping for 4 drilled and slotted baer rotors that are stock size. You want find these anywhere this cheap. Good luck.

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The hawk hps seem to be one of the most popular on this forum as they have a better bite than stock and low brake dust compared to hawk hp plus. The hp-plus is more agressive than the street version but you are correct in that they will wear the rotors out quicker because of being more agressive and will create more dust. If you are going to be on the track only once a year then you will probably want to go with the street pads. These brakes are a weak link on these cars. You might want to purchase some rotors from blue oval industries now while they are cheap. I paid 299.00 + shipping for 4 drilled and slotted baer rotors that are stock size. You want find these anywhere this cheap. Good luck.

 

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The hawk hps seem to be one of the most popular on this forum as they have a better bite than stock and low brake dust compared to hawk hp plus. The hp-plus is more agressive than the street version but you are correct in that they will wear the rotors out quicker because of being more agressive and will create more dust. If you are going to be on the track only once a year then you will probably want to go with the street pads. These brakes are a weak link on these cars. You might want to purchase some rotors from blue oval industries now while they are cheap. I paid 299.00 + shipping for 4 drilled and slotted baer rotors that are stock size. You want find these anywhere this cheap. Good luck.

 

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I bought the same rotors from BO (can't get a better deal) and the Hawk Performance Ceramic pads because I wanted the looks of the rotors and some better stopping power but didn't want to increase the wear on the rotors.

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Hey guys, Thanks for the info. Those rotors do sound like a good deal. Sent Blue Oval an e-mail, and waiting for a response. My original rotors are starting to warp already, front ones. Good time to change pads and rotors. Thanks , Doug

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Hey guys, Thanks for the info. Those rotors do sound like a good deal. Sent Blue Oval an e-mail, and waiting for a response. My original rotors are starting to warp already, front ones. Good time to change pads and rotors. Thanks , Doug

 

 

Because of this thread I went ahead and orderd from Blue Oval yesterday, ...got a notice today, delivery 4/13.

 

Also (speaking about warped), while surfing on something (don't really remember what) I ran across this: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml# .

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