Hawk HPS Brake pads for first gen VR-4 HELP! - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

stans3000gt · 08-19-2008, 03:03 PM

Ok so I am looking to buy some new pads and after reading some reviews and a few threads on the forums it seems that the Hawk HPS are pretty good brake pads. As of right now I believe I have Stock OEM pads which have served me well but I am looking to try something new.

I heard that the Hawk HPS pads overall are good and pretty quite, the only semi bad thing I heard about them is the fact that they have a lot of brake dust???. Can you guys give me some pros and cons, should I get them or not, etc..... I know most will ask how I drive the car, well to answer that question It is my DD and it is driven on the highway mostly, I also do have a good share of city driving.

Last questions I had is, I have a 92 VR-4 and I can find the front pads what about the REAR PADS?????

Also what is the cheapest place to buy them, so far I found them on PMP for $78 for front (dont see rear?) and free shipping...

stans3000gt · 08-19-2008, 03:20 PM

So I see that the front pads part number is HB120.560

I dont see any info for the rear pads for the 1st gen what do you guys do, or where did you find them??

BET-RHD · 08-19-2008, 03:42 PM

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Polygon · 08-19-2008, 03:52 PM

I wasn't able to find the HPS for the rear either. You might have to go with another pad in the rear or convert to a 2nd gen setup.

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You have them for the 1st gen? I just checked your site.

BET-RHD · 08-19-2008, 03:59 PM

Hey polly no I don't have them for the Rear on the 1gs they don't make them..

Jason

Polygon · 08-19-2008, 04:01 PM

That's what I had figured when I last looked.

Bummer.

stans3000gt · 08-20-2008, 07:26 AM

Well, so what do most people do besides converting, I just think it doesnt make sense for me to convert perfectly good working calipers just so they will fit a certain pad. I mean we all know the front does most of the work, heck I got about 20% pad life left on my front and rears are just GONE (I know its bad) and the car still brakes well for my DD purpose and a little fun on the weekends. So that being said what do most 1st gen guys use on their cars without converting. And again some feedback on the hawk HPS would be great.

stans3000gt · 08-20-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Polygon

I wasn't able to find the HPS for the rear either. You might have to go with another pad in the rear or convert to a 2nd gen setup.

You have them for the 1st gen? I just checked your site.

So what kind of pads are you using now???

Struggly · 08-20-2008, 07:41 AM

You could also go with the Carbotech Bobcat if you're just looking for a moderately aggressive street pad. I've been using pretty much their full range of pads for a few years now (everything but most aggressive race compound), and they're great.

However, the HPS is a solid pad, and for just driving around town (with the occasional spirited maneuver mixed in), pretty much any street compound will work for you.

Clint

Polygon · 08-20-2008, 08:03 AM

^ That pretty much sums it up. Right now I'm running Raybestos Quiet Stops in the rear. They are good as far as OEM replacement goes but not what I would remotely consider a performance pad.

08-19-2008, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
stans3000gt Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Needham, M.A Drives: 1992 VR-4x2, 1993 SL Trader Rating: (3)	Hawk HPS Brake pads for first gen VR-4 HELP! Ok so I am looking to buy some new pads and after reading some reviews and a few threads on the forums it seems that the Hawk HPS are pretty good brake pads. As of right now I believe I have Stock OEM pads which have served me well but I am looking to try something new. I heard that the Hawk HPS pads overall are good and pretty quite, the only semi bad thing I heard about them is the fact that they have a lot of brake dust???. Can you guys give me some pros and cons, should I get them or not, etc..... I know most will ask how I drive the car, well to answer that question It is my DD and it is driven on the highway mostly, I also do have a good share of city driving. Last questions I had is, I have a 92 VR-4 and I can find the front pads what about the REAR PADS????? Also what is the cheapest place to buy them, so far I found them on PMP for $78 for front (dont see rear?) and free shipping...

08-19-2008, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
stans3000gt Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Needham, M.A Drives: 1992 VR-4x2, 1993 SL Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Hawk HPS Brake pads for first gen VR-4 HELP! So I see that the front pads part number is HB120.560 I dont see any info for the rear pads for the 1st gen what do you guys do, or where did you find them??

08-19-2008, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-19-2008, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
BET-RHD Supporting Vendor Join Date: May 2007 Location: utah Drives: GTO Trader Rating: (26)	Re: Hawk HPS Brake pads for first gen VR-4 HELP! Hey polly no I don't have them for the Rear on the 1gs they don't make them.. Jason

08-19-2008, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Polygon NOTADSM Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Hawk HPS Brake pads for first gen VR-4 HELP! That's what I had figured when I last looked. Bummer.

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08-20-2008, 07:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
stans3000gt Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Needham, M.A Drives: 1992 VR-4x2, 1993 SL Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Hawk HPS Brake pads for first gen VR-4 HELP! Well, so what do most people do besides converting, I just think it doesnt make sense for me to convert perfectly good working calipers just so they will fit a certain pad. I mean we all know the front does most of the work, heck I got about 20% pad life left on my front and rears are just GONE (I know its bad) and the car still brakes well for my DD purpose and a little fun on the weekends. So that being said what do most 1st gen guys use on their cars without converting. And again some feedback on the hawk HPS would be great.

08-20-2008, 07:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Struggly 3SX FTL Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Chelmsford, MA Drives: Viciously Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Hawk HPS Brake pads for first gen VR-4 HELP! You could also go with the Carbotech Bobcat if you're just looking for a moderately aggressive street pad. I've been using pretty much their full range of pads for a few years now (everything but most aggressive race compound), and they're great. However, the HPS is a solid pad, and for just driving around town (with the occasional spirited maneuver mixed in), pretty much any street compound will work for you. Clint __________________ The Pansy Patrol 1995 3000GT VR-4 but real niggaz don't give a fuck: V1, comprehensive denastificizzle, vishizzous accessory biznelt mod, K&N, Greddy Profec B S-P-to-tha-izzec II, S-AFC, Walbro 341, DSM 450s, n AEM UEGO; battery relocizzle K-R-to-tha-izzank Vents, EK2MFG fizzle rizzle loop n plenum spaca, lethal_vr4 manual gang bangin' rizzay, SKVR4 AWS delete, polyurethane motor mounts, adjustable control arms, SS brakes lines, n EGR blockoffs; Custom brakes lines wit cockpit-mounted adjustable proportion'n valve, 332mm Stoptechs, Carbotech Brotha Plus/Porterfield Rizzle ATE Pusha Blue, OZ Gang Bangin' F1 Plus 17x9.5 +36mm, Yokohama AVS ES100 275/40/17, Tein Fizzle w/EDFC n SCE Casta/Camba Plates, SCE oilpan, DSM sidemounts, DN Precat Eliminizzles 13G/9B combo (9psi springs), J-spec final drive, RPS flyhweel n Spec II clutch, IPO propane, ATR downpipe, tizzest pipe, n Single Shot 1994 Mazda Protege DX: 260K miles, DOHC 1.8L swap, rear disc brake conversion, poorly-designed header, some cheap-ass suspension upgrades, Carbotech XP8/AX6, 15x7 +30 Kazera KZ-M w/ Avon Tech Ra slicks, other crap here and there (like an air filter that doesn't have 1/4 of a million miles), arguably the fastest piece of shit in New England and no one can do anything about it

08-20-2008, 08:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Polygon NOTADSM Join Date: May 2006 Location: Utah Drives: '89 GTC & '91 R/T TT Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Hawk HPS Brake pads for first gen VR-4 HELP! ^ That pretty much sums it up. Right now I'm running Raybestos Quiet Stops in the rear. They are good as far as OEM replacement goes but not what I would remotely consider a performance pad.