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03-13-2012, 06:34 PM
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#1 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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I am in need of new brakes, and I have done some research on brake pads, but ultimately cannot decide on which ones to get. These will be for city/highway driving only, possibly some spirited driving, but no track or autox time. Also, I would like to see less brake dust (compared to OEM European pads).
Any opinions on ceramics vs semi metallics?
Currently I am leaning towards Centric Posi Quiet (ceramic or semi met) or Stoptech Street Performance (overkill for city driving?). I also know Hawks has a lot of products to offer as well.
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03-13-2012, 08:05 PM
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#2 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Just stick with Raybesto's Service Grade line pads, they'll do fine.
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03-13-2012, 08:32 PM
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#3 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by Over9K  Just stick with Raybesto's Service Grade line pads, they'll do fine. | All my cars get these because not racecar
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03-13-2012, 08:37 PM
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#4 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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could you tell us what vehicle you have?
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03-13-2012, 09:41 PM
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#5 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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2007 Audi A4 Avant
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03-13-2012, 09:45 PM
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#6 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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look up Hawk Performance
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03-13-2012, 09:48 PM
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If you don't mind changing your rotors all the time, sure.
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03-13-2012, 09:49 PM
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#8 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Originally Posted by qoopoo 2007 Audi A4 Avant
Thanks | OEM - PAGID/TEXTAR pads. they work great, bite hard, but the drawback is the amount of dust they produce.
another alternative that I use on my own and my familys european cars...
Akebono Euro Ceramic pads. You might end up paying more, but its worth it. Very minimal brake dust, more longevity, and I feel that they perform great for normal day use, as well as spirited driving.
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03-13-2012, 09:50 PM
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You can get Textar pads from Lordco btw.
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03-13-2012, 10:14 PM
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#10 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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pm me i can get discounts on pagid/textar/ akebono
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03-14-2012, 01:05 AM
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#11 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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I'm using Hawk Racing HPS pads right now on my Type R and the bite is nice but honestly, I would stick with something closer to OEM next time. They dust a fair bit and it's a weird brown dust... Not the greatest look when it's all caked onto my white wheels...
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03-15-2012, 11:26 AM
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#12 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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I use hawk hps too. Completely agree with above Posted via RS Mobile | |
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03-15-2012, 04:10 PM
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Also check your thickness of your rotors before you change / order.. in the end the mass (which is in relations with the thickness) of the rotors affects your braking performance.
I personally like PBR Ceramic.. but honestly the variations of the brake pad material is very minimal, much less than what the ads would lead you to believe.
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