BRAKES!, what are the best pads to get for installation on the front of my ST? Options

[j0ch0a94ST]

Hey guys just looking for some honest opinions. I'll be doing my brakes soon and wanted to know if anyone had a preference over OEM pads? I've been looking at hawk hps pads as an alternative and wanted to see if anyone had any feedback. I will be taking the celi to some track events relatively soon, I figured that needed to be stated. So whats better OEM or Hawk HPS pads.....any other suggestions will definitely be taken into consideration. Thanks

[hurley97]

OEM all the way.

I've tried a few different kinds of brake pads and from what I've seen aftermarket pads made of composite or semi-metallic material make noise and ceramic pads are too hard of a compound and will warp rotors or cause grooving easier. OEM pads with always be quiet and won't cause any damage to the rotors.

Not that I think you're going to take my advise because everyone seems to want to "upgrade" and get aftermarket crap, I'm just telling you my own experience and what I've heard from other people who've tried all kinds of things.

This post has been edited by hurley97: Feb 7, 2009 - 11:47 PM