jmn444 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 OK, getting a little closer to ordering my new brakes, and the baer setups come with their pads for the front, but I'm not sure that I should get their pads for the rear, or go with the HPS pads, or if there's something else better out there.... NOT tracking the car, so while I don't want to negate the improved stopping power of the new stuff, its' a non-snow dailly driver, and I would prefer as low dust/noise output as possible.... Anybody try both? or have experience with either to share? I was surprised that the HPS were cheaper than the baer pads since a lot of you guys seem to rave about them, but IF HPS is the answer for the rears, should I consider swapping the baer fronts for HPS right away too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 OK, getting a little closer to ordering my new brakes, and the baer setups come with their pads for the front, but I'm not sure that I should get their pads for the rear, or go with the HPS pads, or if there's something else better out there.... NOT tracking the car, so while I don't want to negate the improved stopping power of the new stuff, its' a non-snow dailly driver, and I would prefer as low dust/noise output as possible.... Anybody try both? or have experience with either to share? I was surprised that the HPS were cheaper than the baer pads since a lot of you guys seem to rave about them, but IF HPS is the answer for the rears, should I consider swapping the baer fronts for HPS right away too? don't forget new SS brake lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 The front kit comes w/ SS lines... will changing the rears too give a noticable improvement in stopping distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I have the Hawks and they have been great for me, I do not track, just fun cruising on the street. I am agressive on my brakes on the street and they have been great. I did the stainless lines and upgraded rotors as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 OK, getting a little closer to ordering my new brakes, and the baer setups come with their pads for the front, but I'm not sure that I should get their pads for the rear, or go with the HPS pads, or if there's something else better out there.... NOT tracking the car, so while I don't want to negate the improved stopping power of the new stuff, its' a non-snow dailly driver, and I would prefer as low dust/noise output as possible.... Anybody try both? or have experience with either to share? I was surprised that the HPS were cheaper than the baer pads since a lot of you guys seem to rave about them, but IF HPS is the answer for the rears, should I consider swapping the baer fronts for HPS right away too? I've never used Baer pads, so I can't really comment on a comparison. However, HPS pads go in every one of my street cars. HP+ are suitable for the track only IMO. Good luck. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naa-V-Doc Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hawk all the way and that's not from me - it is from a Formula V (morgan) driver. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 decided to just give the baer's a shot to start... Hopefully I'll have everything installed within the next month or so, I'll post up some feedback on how it feels compared to stock after that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Bringing this thread back.... the baer pads are a little squeeky, so thinking of going ahead and swapping to the HPS's while it's sitting waiting for good weather. Also considering the EBC Redstuff, but figured I better put the question out there again to see if anybody has any other suggestions for a low dust, QUIET pad that still bites good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 You will all laugh at me for this one, but believe it or not, the Autozone C-Max pads work really, really well. 1/8th the brake dust of stock Shelby GT/GT500 pads, no noise, and a noticeable improvement over even 2K mile cars to the C-Max. Plus a lifetime warranty. Fine to for moderate road racing, but if you plan on 8+ laps and are hard on the brakes, you need a pad with a higher heat range. Alot of my friends and customers have these, maybe they will pipe in....and +1000 on braided steel brake lines... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Doesn't look like the C-Max's are available for c5 corvettes, which is what I need for the baer gt+ calipers up front... I've seriously considered just getting just normal parts store replacement pads since it's really just a street car, but I don't want to end up going backwards in performance either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 HPS pads go in every one of my street cars. HP+ are suitable for the track only IMO. Good luck. Ken I have baer brakes CS6 Plus series in the front. I took the car to Tulsa 09 and within 2 day of tracking it. I fried out the pads and cracked both drilled and slotted rotors. Now I have only slotted baer rotors and only will use Hawk HP+ on the track and Hawk HPS on the street. If your not going to track the car then the baers are fine for street use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I have baer brakes CS6 Plus series in the front. I took the car to Tulsa 09 and within 2 day of tracking it. I fried out the pads and cracked both drilled and slotted rotors. Now I have only slotted baer rotors and only will use Hawk HP+ on the track and Hawk HPS on the street. If your not going to track the car then the baers are fine for street use. How are Hawk HPS for occasional track use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvin C Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 There was a thread here long ago that was quite interesting regarding very high-performance pads and calipers. Wish I could recall the particulars, but the thrust of it was that certain heavy-duty braking systems thrive on - and indeed require - high temperatures in order to work efficiently. In normal, every-day driving applications they were no better than, and possibly inferior to, less exotic sytems or even OEM stuff. Not saying that this applies to any of the products discussed here, but worthy of consideration if you are outfitting your daily driver. Anybody recall that thread or have additional information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young768 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Bringing this thread back.... the baer pads are a little squeeky, so thinking of going ahead and swapping to the HPS's while it's sitting waiting for good weather. Also considering the EBC Redstuff, but figured I better put the question out there again to see if anybody has any other suggestions for a low dust, QUIET pad that still bites good! I installed Steeda Stainless Brake lines, Baer Decelarotors and the Baer Sport Touring pads and have been really happy with them I had the center hat, outer edge and backside of the rotors powder coated black. The pads have been very quiet and very low dust which was one of my primary concerns since the OE pads were horrible dust wise. I think the brake lines made the most impact to the pedal feel which is much firmer and gives good feedback compared to the spongy feel before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgeman6970 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 dont know if they make pads to fit your "baer" calipers, but I'm running "satisfied pro" ceramic pads in my SGT & my SRT8...very happy with them, low dust, and good pricing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 The Baer GT+ calipers just use corvette c5/c6 pads, I'll look into that brand before buying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I really thought that the C5 pads were available from Autozone. I have also heard the Autozone C-Max pads are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 they have pads, just not the c-max, i only saw the gold or silver branded stuff for the c5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 How are Hawk HPS for occasional track use? I don't know I have never tried them on the track but on the street they are awesome. The HP+ work great well actually awesome on the track but on the street they are horrible becuase of the noise, dust and the fact they need to be hot in order to properly work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite1967 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Had Hawk HPS on before I changed to EBC Yellow. I do run track and the EBC were more aggressive. No squeal but more dust. The Hawk HPS should be fine for everyday use. I do have stainless lines and front brake ducts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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