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    Just changed my brakes over from stock type stuff to new Bendix (stock type) rotors and Hawk HPS pads. Had to make a hard stop when a light changed unexpectedly and I was impressed by the stopping power. Also I am getting about 20% of the brake dust I used to get from my old pads. Two thumbs up!
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    Agreed, I have those pads on my first gen and they're outstanding.
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    • #3
      I didnt like mine at first because they squeaked and dusted quite a bit but over time my mind is changed. the stopping power is there even with crappy LT1 calipers and in 5 years time my pads and rotors still look brand new. The rotor surface typically develops grooves mine have an even reflection like new. Will definitely buy them again.
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      • #4
        Love my HPS pads...I've had them since...I want to say 2010...they still have plenty of life left, and stop great - hardly any dust either! My brake fluid on the other hand...
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        • #5
          Hawk makes awesome products. I run their HPS pads on my DDs and have their HP+ on my Firebird. between the crazy pad compound and having the CTS-V brakes if just about peels your face off if you mash the pedal.
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          • #6
            Have to agree and if you do the braided brake lines (replace rubber ones) the brakes are even firmer. Really noticed the difference at the end of the track
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            • #7
              I have hps on the front with some replacement rotors - I can grab the 1st turnoff at the motorplex after going thru the traps @ 130+
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              • #8
                I wasn't impressed with Hawk Ceramics, but the HPS pads were a nice upgrade on my DD Jimmy with PowerSlot rotors. I wore through the HPS and went with their ceramic, killed my expensive rotors. I will say the HPS pads put out a decent amount of dust but that's expected with slotted rotors.

                1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
                1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
                1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

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