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    Brake pads

    My mind is made up. Ordering cross drilled and slotted rotors from R1 but not sure which pads. I don't drive my car often, maybe on weekends. I need a pad that doesn't squeak and put off a lot of brake dust. I've put 11k miles on my car in the last 1 1/2 yrs. just a idea of my usage. Dont race of any kind. Just need and improvement from stock. Plus my rotors need turning. Thanks in advance
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    I just did the R1 slotted only. I am running Hawk pads on all four corners now.
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    Talk to the guys at KNS Brakes, a vendor here.
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    I recommend Ceramic pads for your application. Napa Ceramix are supposed to be good to go. I personally have had less than desirable experiences with the Hawk HPS pads, I found them to squeal bad when cold or moist. My Ceramic pads dont squeal but every ones in a while when I first apply the brakes the very first time when humid and backing out of my garage, after that nothing. Its so nice.
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    Ceramic napa pads sound good. Brake dust a problem? Which part number?
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    I don't have the Napa pads, but will probably be getting them this summer, they are rated highly. The ceramic pads I have (came with the car used) produce very little dust...very little. Don't know the napa number...
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    They have several type to choose from.
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    I did the R1 quiet carbon metallic with my R1 slotted front rotors. So far I am very happy, but I have only put about 300 miles on since I did them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Green96 View Post
    I did the R1 quiet carbon metallic with my R1 slotted front rotors. So far I am very happy, but I have only put about 300 miles on since I did them.
    I've got ~500 on mine and no dust. My complaint is that I start the car and back out of the garage, I need to PRESS on the pedal HARD to stop. This happens every morning and sometime after other start ups. Almost feels like air in the lines. I am going to run her by the shop again just to double check everything.

    Once the first press is done though, she stops better.
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    Cool. Good info. Wondering if either of you bothered with installing SS Brake lines?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JBeezy View Post
    Cool. Good info. Wondering if either of you bothered with installing SS Brake lines?
    That was done a LONG time ago. First brake mod I did. Yes, it helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gdsqdcr View Post
    I've got ~500 on mine and no dust. My complaint is that I start the car and back out of the garage, I need to PRESS on the pedal HARD to stop. This happens every morning and sometime after other start ups. Almost feels like air in the lines. I am going to run her by the shop again just to double check everything.

    Once the first press is done though, she stops better.
    I have not noticed anything, but I back into the garage and pull out. It is slightly down hill and a side entry garage, so I ride the brakes on the way out.

    BTW, I have Wagner quiet stop something-or-other on the rears and they squeak BAD.
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    4.10 FRPP gears awaiting install (on extended hold).

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    I got hawk pads with no noise at all maybe it's just a hit or miss thing. At the same time I did eBay drilled and slot rotors and ss line. A world of difference. I got my hawk pads from ebey for some cheaper
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    Quote Originally Posted by slickster View Post
    I got hawk pads with no noise at all maybe it's just a hit or miss thing. At the same time I did eBay drilled and slot rotors and ss line. A world of difference. I got my hawk pads from ebey for some cheaper
    Seller name? What brand are the rotors?
    2003 Black/Light Flint MM, PROCHARGER D1SC#30, 4.10 GEARS, REAR COOLING MOD, ZACK BIG BRAKE KIT, 3500 STALL, WIDENED REAR WHEELS.

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