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05-23-2005, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Faze2183
all the reveiws say the hawks make alot of nosie is that true??? some that i was lookin at are the Akebono Proacts and they have better reviews it seems then the hawks so im kinda stuck between pads now
Not true. My OE pads in the rear squeek, my hawks never do.
If they are making noise, its due to improper installation or break-in. (I'm guilty of the later for my OE brakes
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05-23-2005, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Faze2183
i was lookin at the Brembo Replacement rotors what do yall know or think of these compared to the factory rotors??? im doin my rear cause theyve got like 5k left on them 
i dunno why heh....
i dunno why heh....
05-23-2005, 08:17 PM
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I have yet to hear a good argument as to how slotted/drilled rotors of the same diameter as our stock rotors increases the effectiveness of our brakes. Until I do, I will remain convinced that they don't. All they do is make the manufacturers of these rotors money.
I've heard that it is Brembo that makes our OEM rotors, FWIW.
I've heard that it is Brembo that makes our OEM rotors, FWIW.
05-23-2005, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Naked AV
I have yet to hear a good argument as to how slotted/drilled rotors of the same diameter as our stock rotors increases the effectiveness of our brakes. Until I do, I will remain convinced that they don't. All they do is make the manufacturers of these rotors money.
I've heard that it is Brembo that makes our OEM rotors, FWIW.
I've heard that it is Brembo that makes our OEM rotors, FWIW.
Think about it, slots and holes make you lose mass in the rotor, and that is a bad thing for your braking system. On top of that, more dust, less life in your brake pads, a rotor that can't be turned on a traditional lathe, and extra money for really no noticible improvements.
Tires, Pads, lines, and better fluid. Then call it a day.
If you currently have 18"+ wheels, go for a big brake kit that offers larger rotors and better calipers.
