Replacing front brake pads

[olchakla]

Anyone have recommendations towards what brake pads to put on the front? I only got 9500 miles on the front pads and want something to hold up longer. I don't run AutoX, yet, but drive hard and stop fast.

Suggestions?

 

[blk96SVT]

Never had them on my car, but I'm getting some from TireRack on Monday. They are Hawk pads and I heard they are a lot better than stock pads.

Tim

 

[Ashentep]

Hawk HPS :thumbsup:
I recently installed a full set of the HPS pads on my '01 Cobra, and the difference is amazing.

 

[VintagePorscheG]

I put Hawk HPS on the front this weekend. They stop great but can be squeaky sometimes.

Once you learn what to do it takes 10 minutes per side.

For the rear you need a tool. $5 at Autozone.

 

[Undy]

I'm using the Performance Friction carbon metalics from Autozone..
They bite good with no noise and seem rotor friendly. I wanted to ugrade for track events.. next, s/s brake hoses and brake ducts.:-D

 

[SuperSonic]

I put on a set of Hawk HP Plus pads, front and rear, they are a grade above the HPS pads, but I'm going to be doing a lot of autocrosses and open track events, so I can live with the extra squeaks and dust.

 

[08snake]

So whats the best pad to use and still reduce the brake dust. Ceramic? Whats a good brand?

 

[Bingo13]

Porterfield R4-S pads have worked very well on my car. :thumbsup:

 

[wtw5974]

I would also replace the rubber brake lines with steel lines. This helps a tone as well.

Ceramic pads are the best but, they need to be heated up when you first out driving (ride that brake a bit) They are no good in cold weather, at least for me. (-10 in Chicago most of the winter
:cryying: )

Cheers
:beer: