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  1. 20thGTIMAN
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    05-22-2012 07:15 PM #1
    I searched didnt find to much on it, But I was trying to find out if there is anything better than the OME brake pads that come on the 20th. Maybe something with a lil less brake dust and what not. I heard about Hawk Brake Pads. Just trying to see what everyone eles runs.
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    05-22-2012 07:43 PM #2
    either Hawk HPS or PBR Ceramics
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    05-22-2012 08:49 PM #3
    HPS FTW! they are all dusty when you use them hard get the better pad and wash your rimzzz more. you will be better for it
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    05-22-2012 08:58 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by zachhillmann View Post
    HPS FTW! they are all dusty when you use them hard get the better pad and wash your rimzzz more. you will be better for it
    Thanks that's I heard which I dont mind I try to wash it once a week so it wont bug me that much. So it looks like ill go that way. thanks guys
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    05-23-2012 12:41 AM #5
    What size are our pads for the front and rear?
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    05-23-2012 01:06 AM #6
    Mintex Red Box's in mine and love em.. less brake dust than OEM's too
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    05-23-2012 01:12 AM #7
    Hawk Hps user here too.. Go to Germanautoparts.com, fund your appropriate vehicle and order them.. There are no "sizes" to brake pads, just ones that work, and ones that don't.
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    05-23-2012 09:28 AM #8
    I plan on picking up some Stop-Tech pads over at Achtuning this week.
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    05-23-2012 10:37 AM #9
    Stop-Tech for the win! I work in a photography store that shares a warehouse with Zeckhausen Racing, so I get a sweet deal on Stop Tech parts, and they rule.
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    05-23-2012 11:21 AM #10
    EBC GreenStuff is a great pad for a price that is hard to beat!



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    05-23-2012 09:34 PM #11
    Try Akebono.

    No dust and brake better than stocks.
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    07-08-2012 01:37 PM #12
    just bought my 337 and the rears need to be replaced. do all of the above choices work on OEM 337 rotors? was thinking of going with the oem or miltex red box for daily and some more aggressive pads for track/autox? does that work to switch pads on OEM rotors? or should i just stick with one pad?. thanks
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    07-08-2012 05:29 PM #13
    i run these

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    07-08-2012 06:32 PM #14
    If you're looking for an increase in performance: Pad of your choice (I run Hawk HPS - they need to warm up, but will bite nicely; low dust) + OE/Zimmerman/Brembo vented rotors + Tyrolsport brake pins.

    Then there's always the option of swapping in larger discs and brakes.
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