Brake noob. Stoptech or hawk?

[ufnavy06]

Lots of good ideas going around here. I just wish I had a place to work on the car myself when I'm exceptionally close to a great track. I need to talk to Pete about my needs as well.

 

[Bloodykisses]

Was narrowing it down to a set of slotted stop techs and a set if hawk blue pads but have been reading a lot about how to hawk blues leave a lot of dust that turns to basically cement if wet. Anyone used these?

 

[Polaristxguy]

+1 on Pete and Pagid pads. RS29 pads are perfectly usable on the street and truly something special on the track. Probably the best upgrade the car has so far.

2nd that on Pete and Pagid RS59 & RS29

 

[KBBOSS1086]

OP: if you don't want to go all the way to Hawk DTC 70's you may want to to try 60's. I've used them in the past and they work prett well for track. They also seem to feel fine if switching from street pads (on same rotors) at the track as long as you stick with Hawk street pads (I've used HP Plus's and had zero chatter or other issues). Hawk also has a new pad for the track that might be good for dual purpose street / track - "Hawk HP Plus Autocross & Track". I have not tried them but they may be just what you are looking for.

Also, as others have mentioned, Carbotech's are excellent. IMO you cannot beat the performance, wear and rotor friendliness of the XP24's. 24's in the front with the XP12's in the rear is a excellent setup.

As someone else mentioned above, I also do not swap my rear pads very often...I run my track pads in the rear most of the time on the street.

 

[Bloodykisses]

Thanks everyone for the wise words. I ended up going with stoptech slotted rotors front and rear and a set of hawk HP plus a around. I also ordered goodridge brake lines all around and a stainless clutch line. This should keep me good for a while until I have some extra cash for smaller wheels and tires.

 

[TMSBOSS]

2nd that on Pete and Pagid RS59 & RS29

Running same. Great performance and only an occasional chirp when coming to a full stop.

Just bought a second set.

Thanks Pete.