No Hawk HPS?
I replaced all mine (all four corners) with Wagner Ceramic pads I got wholesale where I have a wholesale account at the local automotive store.
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I replaced all four rotors at the same time and all parking brake components in the rear rotor-drums as they were rusted beyond recognition. When I finally managed to pull the rear drums off (even after adjusting them completely inwardly from the back side of the wheel), a bunch of rusted parts fell on the floor with the brake shoe friction pads which had fallen off the shoes.:gasp::17:
Both sides needed the little triangular piece at the top and the left and right strut metals that connect the shoes at around midsection.
I would really be interested in what you think about the Carbotech 1521 pads. Seems like they might be better than the Hawk HPS which is something that I was considering. I don't know about ceramic. I'm not looking to deal with temperature issues and I will need to probably tow a UHaul accross country this coming spring. I'm planning on staying with the stock rotors for now.Not very happy with the dust & noise from the hawk hps on my XT. Mind you the stopping power is grand! I just ordered a set of carbotech 1521s, I'll know in a week or two.
Looks like we'll both have to wait longer. The shop I ordered them from seems to have gone out of business without shipping my order, so now I need to find another supplier.I would really be interested in what you think about the Carbotech 1521 pads. Seems like they might be better than the Hawk HPS which is something that I was considering. I don't know about ceramic. I'm not looking to deal with temperature issues and I will need to probably tow a UHaul accross country this coming spring. I'm planning on staying with the stock rotors for now.
That's a bummer! I hope they didn't get your $$$ before they closed!Looks like we'll both have to wait longer. The shop I ordered them from seems to have gone out of business without shipping my order, so now I need to find another supplier.
Suggestions welcome...
I hope you have a heated garage (or a friend who does).That's a bummer! I hope they didn't get your $$$ before they closed!
What about KNS? I think they sell them and seem to be recommended by others. I'm also considering the Hawk HPS/Premium Centric rotor package they have. Hey, didn't I say I wanted to stick with stock rotors?![]()
That's great news! I'll look forward to your review.UPDATE:
They didn't go out of business. The dealer I ordered from just has a lousy idea of customer communication. Long story short, santa brought me a set of carbo 1521 pads today. I might wait for warmer weather before I install but it won't be long now.
on my 06 WRX they were marked Akebono. not sure what the compound was.That's great news! I'll look forward to your review.
Say, does anybody know who makes the factory pads for an 08 OBXT? And what material they are? Are they ceramic?