Hawk brake pad review
06-14-2012, 07:16 PM
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Hawk brake pad review
so i just replaced my front and rear brake pads with Hawk performance pads. i did ceramic pads in the front and performance HPS pads in the rear.
although i havent slammed the brakes to really test them out, i feel a huge difference just driving around town. i can feel the brakes respond much better with much less brake pressure as opposed to having my brakes feel like its been sprayed with grease. just wanted to share
although i havent slammed the brakes to really test them out, i feel a huge difference just driving around town. i can feel the brakes respond much better with much less brake pressure as opposed to having my brakes feel like its been sprayed with grease. just wanted to share
06-14-2012, 07:46 PM
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How much did they cost you? How many miles did you have when you replaced them? I have a break that is starting to squeak but I have not checked them out yet.
06-14-2012, 07:52 PM
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How much did they cost you? How many miles did you have when you replaced them? I have a break that is starting to squeak but I have not checked them out yet.
Edit: after a quick search I guess they were around 70
06-14-2012, 10:21 PM
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Yeah Hawke ceramic pads on the front for me and Hawke light truck on the rear (wanted them to work from cold as I think the HP ones generally operate best when hot). Very happy and much cheaper than stock pads sourced locally. Super easy to change pads on JK!
06-15-2012, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by brutalvette
How much did they cost you? How many miles did you have when you replaced them? I have a break that is starting to squeak but I have not checked them out yet.
cost including new retaining clips was around $160. I had 20k on the jk, my brakes werent squeaking but they started running low in the rear so i figured it wouldnt hurt to replace all of them since the stock pads are a joke anyway.
06-15-2012, 12:56 PM
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i forgot about the higher operating temperature for sports pads. guess i will get different ones next time around
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09-14-2012, 10:21 AM
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After reading this thread, I installed Hawk HB569Z.650 Performance Ceramic on the front and HB608Y.630 LTS on the rear. I was careful to burnish them well, using the procedure Hawk recommends.
I am VERY pleased with the results. After modding my rig for two years- lots of weight added- as well as very heavy 35" tires- this really has made a noticeable difference in braking power. Highly recommended. Thought it might be worth waking the thread up.
I am VERY pleased with the results. After modding my rig for two years- lots of weight added- as well as very heavy 35" tires- this really has made a noticeable difference in braking power. Highly recommended. Thought it might be worth waking the thread up.
09-14-2012, 12:52 PM
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