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Question on what type of Brake Pads I should get

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    Question on what type of Brake Pads I should get

    I just ordered myself some Cross-Drilled Brake rotors for my 02 Corolla From KVR, I was wondering what kind of Brake Pads I should get, I see alot of people say go with Hawk HPS, if I go with them do I get Ceramic or Composite?? I don't do much track so I'm not worried about eating them up to fast. Just hoping to get some suggestions, cause I need to order them today. Thanks :)

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    get ceramic
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    Don't ceramic pads squeal? I would think brake material most similar to the stock pads would be best.
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    the stock material gets eaten up too fast i would say ceramic
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    I find HPS pads are pretty good. Good stopping power when cold and good pad life.
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    so 2 for Ceramic, I heard Ceramics Squeal to, and that they can get warped, how long would Composite last on cross drilled, and does anyone think I will have a problem with Cross-Drilleds cracking on me if I don't track that often if at all anymore?
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    +1 for Hawk HPS. Had 'em on my car for over a year and still lots of meat left on 'em. :)
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    i had my hawk hps pads for about 20000 miles until i had to get them replaced for a non-brake pad issue
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    Yes, but did you guys get Composite or Ceramic?

    |-Goku-| added 5 Minutes and 17 Seconds later...

    And do you guys think I will be cracking the Cross-Drilled Rotors? Should I switch to just slotted, I don't want to have an Issue.

    |-Goku-| added 21 Minutes and 29 Seconds later...

    Thanks guys
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    Go to www.tirerack.com for the HPS pads. I'm 99% sure they're composite pads, but I"d have to check again. As far as the rotors, your brake rotors aren't going to affect stopping much at all. Just buy the stock-replacement Brembo rotors (~$30/each) from www.tirerack.com.
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    Agreed. Slotted and/or drilled rotors don't help stopping power. They only help to vent heat, which doesn't get too hot on our Corollas unless you're braking to a stop from a very high speed(not likely). Good pads and sticky high speed rated tires are all you need.
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    Hawk HPS. /thread
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    hawk hps /thread.
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    Is there an echo in here? :confused:
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    Is there an echo in here? :confused:
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