Brake Pads

[Brandon J]

I have slotted Brembo's on fr,slotted Zimmerman on the back with Akebono ProActs all around. I like them but there is a slight vibration at times when stopping i assume is from the slots. Pads still look to have plenty of meat but I'll try the Akebono Euro pdas next time. i think i paid about $450 for everything.

Yup, the slotted rotors. You might even hear a droning sound when stopping hard. All normal.

[uscharalph]

I'll chime in...

I have Brembo drilled and slotted at all four corners running Hawk HPS pads. I've had them on for 20k miles and the pads are not even half way done.

The stopping power is much better then stock, and the only issue I have is that they tend to be noisy once they get hot (could just be they need some anti-squeal).

I've also put drilled Brembo's and Hawk HPS on my Durango and the braking is night and day compared to stock (especially for a 4500lb SUV).

It's a great combination IMO

How about the dust on the Hawk HPS pads?

[philbyil]

Very reasonable alternative with quality components.
Virtually no dust.....Ate Powerslots (Front only) and EBC RedStuffs (front and rear) with Ate Typ200/SuperBlue fluid.

[spyrot1]

How about the dust on the Hawk HPS pads?

Yup... they are dusty, but the stopping power is worth it.

Just have to clean the wheels more often

I've tried Green Stuff on a different car... they were far less dusty, but they didn't stop nearly as well.

I guess that's the trade off more dust=better braking.

[Barney Paull-Edwards]

Tried Zimmermans and Jurid,`Ring ate them and faded as well, now on Brembo`s and mintex,loads of dust but have survived numerous max stops and 18 `Ring laps, as repeated many times, pay peanuts, get monkeys!

[uscharalph]

I just ordered parts for my fronts. Bremo rotors and Akebono Front Brake Pad Set - Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic from the Auto Parts Warehouse. I'l be installing or having them installed next week.