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Old 05-14-2013, 12:30 PM
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So I'm looking to replace my brake pads very soon and am in debate between getting the Hawk HPS pads or the Ceramics. It's my daily driver and I'm not currently racing or tracking it, yet I do want to get the best stopping power possible that I can for now. In the future I'll be upgrading the whole system Rotors/Calipers/Pads/Lines. But for now it's just pads. So anyone out there with previous experience using these two I'd love to get some feedback. Wanting pads that will last awhile, but also ones that will give me the best stopping power possibly and also output the the least amount of brake dust.

Here are the two Hawk product codes that I am deciding between:

Hawk Performance HB218Z.583 Performance Ceramic Brake Pad : Amazon.com : Automotive Hawk Performance HB218Z.583 Performance Ceramic Brake Pad : Amazon.com : Automotive

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Hawk Performance HB218F.583 HPS Performance Ceramic Brake Pad : Amazon.com : Automotive Hawk Performance HB218F.583 HPS Performance Ceramic Brake Pad : Amazon.com : Automotive
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I use the Hawk Ceramic pads in my truck(daily driver) and it has more than enough stopping power, even for spirited driving. I have also used the HPS, you may get a bit more performance out of them, with slightly more brake dust. But they are pretty similar, you will be fine with either pad. Ceramic may be easier to clean your wheels and stay cleaner, longer. Hope this helps!
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Most of my friends have said just go with the Ceramics, so I think I'll be going that route. Thanks a lot much appreciated


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I use the Hawk Ceramic pads in my truck(daily driver) and it has more than enough stopping power, even for spirited driving. I have also used the HPS, you may get a bit more performance out of them, with slightly more brake dust. But they are pretty similar, you will be fine with either pad. Ceramic may be easier to clean your wheels and stay cleaner, longer. Hope this helps!
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