i would like to know which pad people recommend the most. im looking for somthing on stock calipers, streetable, trackable, good stopping distance let me know what guys use or recommend!
thanks in advance
-kyle
The stock calipers and rotors are trackable (occasionally, not race worthy).
The stock pads are not trackable, unless you are gentle on them (what's the point?).
I think you'll find most people that go 'round the track are either using an all out big brake kit (BBK), or switching pads at the track.
If you're looking for a little better performance, and mostly on the street go for the Hawk HPS.
A more agressive compound can be found in the HP+ however it will make noise and dust your wheels pretty good. These are beginning to reach the 'race' pad compounds and really require some heat to start grabbing well. I don't think these are what you want.
I really think people should man up and deal with the dust that comes with very nice pads. I love the HP+ that are on another car I have and would like to put them on the SRT-4 later this year.
why do you want different calipers? I don't know of any that are direct bolt in replacements for stock-sized rotors. If you are to the point where you need better braking, then going with one of the TCE or willwood kits would be a step in the right direction.
why do you want different calipers? I don't know of any that are direct bolt in replacements for stock-sized rotors. If you are to the point where you need better braking, then going with one of the TCE or willwood kits would be a step in the right direction.
really wasnt looking into calipers honestly. I just though since i was changing everything i might as well change them too..
But as far as breaking, i think stock is good just going for a little better.
Someone said this was a nice set up. I was also looking at the hawk hp+ that u mention before but i dont need that much power so i went with the step below that i listed.
I prefer the hawk hps.. Thats what I run and I love them!
Though, they do get dust all over your wheels.. Nothing a good cleaning wont take care of, unless your like me and don't think about it for a month.. Wheels are ate up now haha.. Go figure.. But they stop when you tell them too
I prefer the hawk hps.. Thats what I run and I love them!
Though, they do get dust all over your wheels.. Nothing a good cleaning wont take care of, unless your like me and don't think about it for a month.. Wheels are ate up now haha.. Go figure.. But they stop when you tell them too
i could care less about clean front wheels... so im probably going to get the hawk hps. my front wheels are close to shot n e how!
i could care less about clean front wheels... so im probably going to get the hawk hps. my front wheels are close to shot n e how!
HPS is fine on the street. They are a great street pad actually. They just suck after a lap or 2 on the track. The HP+ can be run as a street/track pad and will last quite a few more laps but nothing compared to some race pads like DTC70s. I run HP+ on the street and track in the rear and swap out my front pads. Granted I am now running Stoptechs but I did the same when I had the OE setup. If you are going to be doing more then a track day or 2 a year I would recommend swapping out front pads before and after. If its just a once in a while thing HP+ would be a good choice if you can put up with the noise and the dust. They do dust a bit more then the HPSs. By track you are referring to a road course right? If you are talking drag strip ignore everything I just said and get HPSs.
road course. i only do it here and there, but i just did one and well obviously stock pads are shit and now im do for some brakes in the next month or two. so i thought i would research some brakes to see if i could get a decent street/track set for the next event on the 1st of august!
all info was very helpful and greatly appreciated so far!
You'll want the HP+ pads as a dual use pad if you want them to last on the track. If you want to switch pads, then stock/HPS for street use then a set of HT-10 for the track would be a good setup. Of course, I keep going back (in my mind) to a combo of Carbotech AX6 for the street and XP10 for the track..... Ceramic so there's less/no dust, and you don't have to resurface rotors or deal with bedding in the brake pads when you switch compounds.
Listen to stowaway & jstbrd. I'm using HP Plus all around for the street & auto-x, and was swapping out to Hawk Blue, will now be Carbotech XP10's on the front for track days. The HPS will not last more than 1-2 laps before fading horribly. The HP Plus is suitable for light track use, but personally, I wouldn't use those on the front of the car either on a real track.
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some nice pads?
I love the HP+ that are on another car I have and would like to put them on the SRT-4 later this year.
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