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How do the Hawk HPS, Mintex Red, and PBR ceramic pads compare for every day use?

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Old 12-22-2003, 03:58 PM
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Default How do the Hawk HPS, Mintex Red, and PBR ceramic pads compare for every day use?

Need to replace the Red Box soon and want to try something different with my DBA slotted rotors. I have the occassional vibration many have experienced with the DBA/Mintex combo. Any one using other pads with the DBA's? Just looking for a low dusting pad for everyday use.
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Default Give the HPS a try. It dusts a tad more than the Redbox but still much less than stock

You'll also notice the HPS actually stops the car too, unlike the Redbox :-)

I have no experience with the PBR ceramic.
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Thanks. How about noise?
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No noise from mine.
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Any good places to get the HPS pads?
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Default I see Tire Rack sells them...

$130 for the fronts and $55 for the rears.
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Default Any other good replacement pads for stock calipers with brake wear sensors?

Besides Mintex red box...
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