Goin with Hawk HPS pads for front, but what about rear?

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Oct 29, 2007 | 08:08 AM

Ryz0n

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Goin with Hawk HPS pads for front, but what about rear?

I decided I want to try the Hawk HPS brake pads for the front wheels, but it looks like they don't make rear pads. What would you suggest I get for the rear? I'm not looking for anything crazy, something on par with the HPS or even below, it doesn't matter.

Oct 29, 2007 | 06:31 PM

Scion_South

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It doesn't matter that much. If you are just worried about driving on the street.

If you are autocrossing, I've found the brake bias is a little better with an aggressive pad up front and the stock compound in the rear. The combination seems to minimize abs "ice" mode.

There is a good article about using different brake pads to adjust brake bias in the latest SportsCar Magazine.