front brake pads ???

[jadigen]

whats everyone using? have a 87 lx 5.0. its all stock. i needs something that performs well but also want something that doesn't throw a ton of brake dust...

what do you guys recommend?


thanks in advance....

 

[srtthis]

hawk HPS

 

[jadigen]

hawk HPS

think they are better then anything that a napa would sell??

thinking these would work for me.. http://www.americanmuscle.com/ceramic-8793-v8-frontpads.html

is there a better place to buy them other then american muscle?

 

[srtthis]

they stopped my 5000lb lightning from 150mph a few times and never gave me issues... they should stop a fox body just fine

 

[mikestang63]

hawk HPS

X2. ^

Wagner Thermo quiets are nice stock replacements as well. Avoid any poop boys, Advanced Auto or any house brand pads. Don't forget the disc brake pad anti squeak spray or gel. I always at a minimum turn my rotors if they are within spec or replace with new ones, repack the bearings with fresh grease, and check the calipers and hoses for leaks. Spray down the rotors with brake clean after you get them back from the machine shop or even new ones to remove any crud, film, or grease marks. Make sure you preload the bearings with a torque wrench after install.

While you are at it think about replacing the following, as it makes a noticeable improvement in braking for not much $$$
-replace the stock 25 year old hoses with a new set- SS is a nice upgrade-
-SS caliper bushings for the bolts
-Lincoln MKVII 73MM calipers- bolt right in vs the stock 60MM calipers.

 

[jadigen]

thanks guys.. i have new rotors, bearings and seals here already. need the advice on the pads...

just looked up the hawk pads. they say low dust so maybe i'll give those a try...

probably changes the hoses while under there too since like stated they are 25 years old. still gathering the parts to do it nice the weather breaks..

 

[aar0s]

I used the hawk pads but I also installed some Maximum Motorsports braded lines, made for a nice fade free stop.

 

[David Pepiton]

a good quality ceramic like wagner, performance friction, akebono, Hawk or EBC will all be fine at the same time however i would replace your rotors with some better then stock units like bosch quite stops, EBCs, brembo or stoptech.

 

[srtthis]

I'm going to suggest against ceramics... They make a lot of heat and push it into the rotor.

 

[mikestang63]

I'm going to suggest against ceramics... They make a lot of heat and push it into the rotor.

True, but that is the trade off with better stopping power, less dust.squeaks. If you have to brake hard, just drive normal for a few minutes to let the brakes cool off. I've run ceramic pads for years and never had a warped rotor. Also, it is critical to break in the pads properly when you first install them with a series of 35-5 then 55-5 stops.

 

[84Ttop]

hawk HPS

^^ x3

 

[srtthis]

True, but that is the trade off with better stopping power, less dust.squeaks. If you have to brake hard, just drive normal for a few minutes to let the brakes cool off. I've run ceramic pads for years and never had a warped rotor. Also, it is critical to break in the pads properly when you first install them with a series of 35-5 then 55-5 stops.

I ran ceramics for about 5000 miles on the lightning blew threw a red light from brake fade from heat. That's the first and last time I ran ceramics . I'll deal with dust

 

[Way2QWK]

Im happy with Performance Friction.

 

[David Pepiton]

I pulsate my brakes anyways so brake fade really doesn't bother me.

 

[jadigen]

Thanks for the replys guys.

The car is only a family cruiser that is only used on nice days. Figure once I do the brakes I won't have to do them for a long time. Car is lucky to get 5000 miles a year put on it.

 

[madspeed]

EBC pads on my Mustang as well as my daily driver Volvo although i dont recall if they are the green or red

 

[StreetsideStig]

I'll throw in a vote for EBC. I really like mine.

 

[srtthis]

EBC pads on my Mustang as well as my daily driver Volvo although i dont recall if they are the green or red

prob green's i ran them on my 95 and my lightning at first. they stopped great just a lot of dust

 

[StreetsideStig]

Yeah, Greens will make more dust than the Yellows, which I'd recommend, depending on the application. I did a write-up on them once, after interviewing one of the top guys at EBC in the US.

 

[madspeed]

pretty sure ive got the red stuff. Low dust on them babies

edit- yep EBC Redstuff here