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Old 03-26-2007, 11:13 AM
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Default Brake pads

Should I use a particular kind or just go with whatever Midas suggests?
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Hawk HPS pads have great reviews around here, especially because of their "low dust" characteristics
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You trust Midas to know what brake pads are good for our cars?
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2nd that. I'm currently hating my Axxiss Ultimates.
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So the brake pad indicator came on in my car. I have about 75,000 miles. I should probably just change all of the pads at this point correct. I see the Hawk HPS for $110 front fitment and $56 rear fitment. Is this a decent price?
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Just curious...what are you hating? The dust?
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Default the wear indicator is only on the front, rears need visual inspection

you'll also want to check your rotors' thickness to see if they need replacing also. those prices seem good, but I think HPS's are overkill for the rears. I'd go with something cheaper like Mintex red box (though I know others here will disagree)
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Default Yes. This is how the front wheels look like approx. 3-4 days after washing...

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Wow. With my HPS pads, that would take a month to get that bad.
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Default Xctly. Here are my rears (Hawk HPS) that haven't been cleaned in 4 weeks. Dirty but acceptable

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