HAWKS (HPS - High Performance Street)

Junichi imports · 09-04-2006, 11:57 PM

what's up guys, I was just looking at brake pad for my TS. Just wondering if you guy have any comments on the HPS - High Performance Street pads or other recommendatons to me for both cheap and expensive pads.

Junichi

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chopchop · 09-05-2006, 12:17 AM

I'm using them on my STi, I heard the brake dust is pretty corrosive so if you have some nice wheels you better wash them often. Also, if you brake slightly or drag the brake, you will probably hear really annoying high pitch noises. Overall I don't think they are bad, at least you get what you pay for.

Chp_Stix · 09-05-2006, 01:51 AM

^^^ heard the exact same thing from mutiple people

get ceramic pads.

ghostfoot7 · 09-05-2006, 02:24 AM

got a set of front and rears from lordco, cost about 180

Sp00lin · 09-05-2006, 03:11 AM

I just installed my fronts like a week ago and so far they are good! I also got steel-braided lines. That might have something to do wit it too tho.

semaj · 09-05-2006, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp00lin

I just installed my fronts like a week ago and so far they are good! I also got steel-braided lines. That might have something to do wit it too tho.

That is high on my list of priorities as well, pads, lines, fluid....although I didn't need them on the ring, did I Ernie?

hehe

Sp00lin · 09-05-2006, 03:26 AM

I think in order for you to need better pads, you gotta get a turbo so you can acually get upto speed fast enough to have to use it?

semaj · 09-05-2006, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp00lin

I think in order for you to need better pads, you gotta get a turbo so you can acually get upto speed fast enough to have to use it?

haha, well my front bumper of my NA 2.5i sure was close up to that TURBO rear bumper of your WRX through the twisties...with my stock STi springs vs. KW coilovers

hehe

crashfx · 09-05-2006, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieDrift

haha, well my front bumper of my NA 2.5i sure was close up to that TURBO rear bumper of your WRX through the twisties...with my stock STi springs vs. KW coilovers

hehe

That was called momentum!

crashfx · 09-05-2006, 11:53 AM

I had Jason at Dale's do my full brakes a couple of months ago. Hawks on the rear and Sumitomo's on the front. A little bit more aggressive combo. So far, very pleased with the combo....

semaj · 09-05-2006, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashfx

That was called momentum!

Exactly, from carrying more speed through the corners, and not braking

andys · 09-05-2006, 05:21 PM

Lordco
D906M Front 50$
D905M Rear 50$
<03 RS/WRX etc.

Installed.
Very strong initial outgassing (?) on fresh rotors.
Not Impressed - almost dangerous.
After a few hundred KMS these pads are kicking it.
OK cold performance but when you get them heated up a bit.
Damn. I would say these brakes have improved the performance of my car more than a new set of tires. It feels like a whole new machine. It stops and it stops hard and strong. And even when they are stinking hot they still grip. Not bad for 100$!

Tibfighter · 09-05-2006, 06:36 PM

Recently I added Power Slot slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads to my STi. I'm really still "enjoying" the break-in period, but I'm not terribly impressed yet.

Good:
-Total lack of brake dust. WOW. After the factory Brembo pads, these things are a total blessing.

Bad:
-Pads are noisey, though I expected that.
-HORRIFIC "pad knock"(?). Despite following the reccomended break-in and bed-in procedures to the t, I'v developed a terrible "pad knock" under hard and semi-hard braking... which is incredibly irratating since I can't figure out what is causing it.

09-04-2006, 11:57 PM	#1
Junichi imports Scooby Specialist Member#: 109801 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: coquitlam Vehicle: 2008 Legacy Sedan Diamon Grey	HAWKS (HPS - High Performance Street) what's up guys, I was just looking at brake pad for my TS. Just wondering if you guy have any comments on the HPS - High Performance Street pads or other recommendatons to me for both cheap and expensive pads. Junichi * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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chopchop Scooby Specialist Member#: 55630 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, B.C. Vehicle: 04 STi Stage 2 PSM	I'm using them on my STi, I heard the brake dust is pretty corrosive so if you have some nice wheels you better wash them often. Also, if you brake slightly or drag the brake, you will probably hear really annoying high pitch noises. Overall I don't think they are bad, at least you get what you pay for.

09-05-2006, 01:51 AM	#3
Chp_Stix Scooby Specialist Member#: 95195 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Under the hood, in the seat! Vehicle: 1974 Rat Rod Bug back and white	^^^ heard the exact same thing from mutiple people get ceramic pads.

09-05-2006, 02:24 AM	#4
ghostfoot7 Scooby Specialist Member#: 61040 Join Date: May 2004 Location: vancouver Vehicle: 2002 WRX dead sexy blue!	got a set of front and rears from lordco, cost about 180

09-05-2006, 03:11 AM	#5
Sp00lin Scooby Specialist Member#: 86314 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond Vehicle: 2003 Impreza WRX WRB & Black Stockers	I just installed my fronts like a week ago and so far they are good! I also got steel-braided lines. That might have something to do wit it too tho.

09-05-2006, 03:26 AM	#7
Sp00lin Scooby Specialist Member#: 86314 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond Vehicle: 2003 Impreza WRX WRB & Black Stockers	I think in order for you to need better pads, you gotta get a turbo so you can acually get upto speed fast enough to have to use it?

09-05-2006, 11:53 AM	#10
crashfx Scooby Specialist Member#: 34887 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancover, BC Vehicle: 03 WRX RIP Gas Guzzling Wh0^e	I had Jason at Dale's do my full brakes a couple of months ago. Hawks on the rear and Sumitomo's on the front. A little bit more aggressive combo. So far, very pleased with the combo....

09-05-2006, 05:21 PM	#12
andys Scooby Specialist Member#: 53455 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: vancouver Vehicle: 2004 Forester XTI-RR dark	Lordco D906M Front 50$ D905M Rear 50$ <03 RS/WRX etc. Installed. Very strong initial outgassing (?) on fresh rotors. Not Impressed - almost dangerous. After a few hundred KMS these pads are kicking it. OK cold performance but when you get them heated up a bit. Damn. I would say these brakes have improved the performance of my car more than a new set of tires. It feels like a whole new machine. It stops and it stops hard and strong. And even when they are stinking hot they still grip. Not bad for 100$!

09-05-2006, 06:36 PM	#13
Tibfighter Scooby Newbie Member#: 37546 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, B.C. Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi WRB	Recently I added Power Slot slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads to my STi. I'm really still "enjoying" the break-in period, but I'm not terribly impressed yet. Good: -Total lack of brake dust. WOW. After the factory Brembo pads, these things are a total blessing. Bad: -Pads are noisey, though I expected that. -HORRIFIC "pad knock"(?). Despite following the reccomended break-in and bed-in procedures to the t, I'v developed a terrible "pad knock" under hard and semi-hard braking... which is incredibly irratating since I can't figure out what is causing it.