[john green]

....what is the best bang for the buck in your eyes? I use Hawk HPS on my Jetta and love the low emissions. Does anybody have any experience with these and what is your preference?....thanks! http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[gearhead455]

Re: Ferodo, Hawk HPS, Mintex, etc.... (john green)

I use crappy Friction-Grip pads from pep boys. They are $20 and have a lifetime waranty, I just keep the reciept and when I burn them up I take them back. Free brake pads for life!

 

[john green]

Re: Ferodo, Hawk HPS, Mintex, etc.... (gearhead455)

LOL! But are they low emission? I will probably end up with the HAWK pads. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[gearhead455]

Re: Ferodo, Hawk HPS, Mintex, etc.... (john green)

quote:[HR][/HR]LOL! But are they low emission? I will probably end up with the HAWK pads. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

[HR][/HR]​

Nah, they kinda suck but they are free.

 

[SamPBronkowitz]

Re: Ferodo, Hawk HPS, Mintex, etc.... (gearhead455)

Porterfield is great - that's what I have on my car. Very little dust, although expensive.

 

[2L Bunny]

Re: Ferodo, Hawk HPS, Mintex, etc.... (SamPBronkowitz)

I'm using Ferrodo street compound on my Rabbit, and love them. Very dirty pads, but they stop like nothing.
hth,

 

[SHH]

Re: Ferodo, Hawk HPS, Mintex, etc.... (john green)

I have used both the Ferodo DS2000's and the Hawks Street/Autocross compound. Both performed about the same in 60mph to 0 stopping distance and fade resistance testing I did useing a G-Tech. They both gave excellent peddle feedbackand where easy to control. The limiting factor seems to be tire rather than the brakes. I used a set of 205/60-13 AVS Intermediates and then 205/50-15 Potensa S-03.
The Hawk does not produce anywhere near the dust that the Ferodo does but is a bit more touchy the first time you use them on a cold(<10 degree F) morning.
Sean