Brake Pad

[47Ronin]

For a stock car, is there any reason to get Hawk HPS instead of OEM Compound?

[diztek]

hawk hps, better bite and very very low dust. rims stay clean for a long time.

[47Ronin]

I have stock rims - dun care about dust - i just want safe good stopping power - i feel HPS might be overkill?

[47Ronin]

looking at sock, pbr ceramic and Hawk HPS

[47Ronin]

also what ccars came with brake wear sensor

[LampyB]

i've heard you might want to stay away from ceramic pads because they squeak like a b*tch.

[Stone825]

I know that when I need new pads I'm definitely going to go for HAWK HPS pads so my calipers will stay clean and my wheels too :)

[a2gtinut]

HPS are nice but they do not have glue layer to prevent noise on rough roads.
ATE sold by Tirerack are just like OE pads with glue - no noise.
HPS work great- nice pedal feel.
Right now using Porterfield R4S- great pad.

[Johnnada]

I have the hawk hps just waiting for it to get warm outside so I can put them on!

[sambrody44]

I have had my Hawk HPS in for 6 months now. Never heard a squeak from them, better bite then stock, and virtually no dust. They are not overkill at all.

I had a set of stock pads in that were new a few months prior that I COOKED, with a little aggressive driving, with the Hawks I have done that and more and they have withstood the abuse.

[Plasticar]

i've heard you might want to stay away from ceramic pads because they squeak like a b*tch.

I had Akebono ceramic pads on my allroad. No squealing at all. They were great. Added the ss brake lines, between the two, it made it a whole new car.

[47Ronin]

Um so for a stock car

Hawk HPS, Mintex Red, OEM Compound - c'mon folks

also - did A4 1.8t 2003 come with sensor wires for brake pads? I don't think they did

[sambrody44]

Yes they did.

[wolfdog]

If you want to maintain the pad wear sensor your best bet is the Hawk HPS. It's not overkill and well worth it simply for less dust. Stop thinking about it and just do it. I smile whenever I see a fellow German car owner and that common darkened front wheels.

[FourRingsB6]

I have PBR Ultimate Ceramics in the mail right now. I'll have to let you know how they work.

[47Ronin]

hrm then how come my pads are almost dead and i dun get a break pad warning ...

[CyberPMG]

Mintex Reds are utter crap. I've seen too many people report WORSE braking with Mintex than OEM.

Ceramic pads aren't really better than OEM. I had a pair of Axxis Ultimates, and they started cracking after a winter season.

Hawk HPS are really good.

Don't forget about your brake fluid. If running regular DOT4 fluid, it needs to be flushed out completely every 2 years regardless of miles (this includes Motul 5.1 synthetic). The agressive fluids (like Motul RBF600) should be flushed yearly. This will also help braking performance.

[47Ronin]

okay what lines do you people suggest and can I bleed my brakes myself? anyone got a DIY

[47Ronin]

Just placed order at tirerack for Hawk HPS - was going to get them from ECS but ECS was $8 more expensive lol - silly way to lose a sale since most of it was shipping

Anyway, ordered pads. Rotors from Adam are coming.

Remaining things to buy:

Lines, Fluid, New Wheels (If anyone has STRAIGHT WHEELS 18'' around US$1200)

and then i'm set until I go home in 6 months and then I'll work on Motor or buy a new car

/rant

[CyberPMG]

Unless your taking the car to the track and doing lots of agressive driving, you don't need different brake lines.

[diztek]

may also want to purchase the CRC Brake Quiet. Just to make sure.

[Papachristou]

i went from hawk ceramics which were ok, same stopping as stock but zero dust to ferodo ds2500s and love them, they bite in and drag the car down like a boat anchor. more dust but worth it IMO

[b6onboost]

Hawk HPS. Good choice. Better bite, low dust. Not overkill at all. I'd argue that SS lines are a good upgrade for a street car, especially the B6 which has such a soft pedal. better pads + SS lines and your car will have much inproved braking and a firmer pedal feel.

[LampyB]

hrm then how come my pads are almost dead and i dun get a break pad warning ...

pretty sure that your low pad warning won't come on until the pads are virtually non-existant. ie. when the warning light comes on get the pads changed immediately, you won't have more than 1000 miles left on the pads.

[PSULion21]

I have a 2005 A4 Cabriolet (B6). I think you guys sold me on the Hawk HPS. Do I want to get them with or without wear sensors? Seems that the ones without are more expensive. Thoughts?

[wolfdog]

With wear sensors. If I didn't care about keeping the stock break wear indicator feature, I would have gone Ferodo 2500.

[PSULion21]

So do I go with:

HPS Street brake pads
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...del&perfCode=S

or

HPS Performance Ceramic Pads?
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...del&perfCode=P


Since I have a 2005 A4 Cabriolet (no upgrades except for K&N drop-in filter), noise is a big concern, as I'll hear more with the top down. Thoughts?

[old guy]

Both of your links go to the HPS street pads. I recommend the street over the ceramic. the street bite faster when cold and are less likely to squeal.

[BARRY]

PBR / Axxis are the worst pads next to raybesto's.

hawk is good as porterfield is as well.

i'm using EBC Green stuff pads and like them for street use.

[R3K8C24]

I need to replace my brake pads and I'm sold on the Hawk HPS. I'm gonna try them out

Is tirerack the cheapest place to buy the Hawk HPS? or is there any place cheaper?

The dealer told me my rears were getting low, but I'm just gonna change my front's as well.

[Siggiepop]

2nd hps pads and lines Goodridge lines are great.

[alexza4]

what would anyone recommend for B5 S4 fronts as far as pads? i really want as dustless as possible