Sti brembo with hawk hps pads ... So scary on a cold and wet days !!

[wparsons]

It boggles my mind why anyone would upgrade their calipers, then downgrade on the pads?

You're far better off just running stock calipers/rotors with better pads.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by wparsons

It boggles my mind why anyone would upgrade their calipers, then downgrade on the pads?

You're far better off just running stock calipers/rotors with better pads.

You have to admit those Brembos are pretty to look at...

[Anthonytpt]

That's like saying [super model] will date me, but she has the clap. Don't skimp on the pads.

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

You have to admit those Brembos are pretty to look at...

[Trap63]

Originally Posted by Vten

I have the sti brembo brakes upgrade with a brand new hawks hps pads .

On the dry cold days , they're performs very well, but on the cold and wet days, raining and snow or even after the car wash , I can hardly stop !!

Any suggestion on the a better brake pads especially on the cold and wet days ?

I was thinking about the project MU , but open for a suggestions.

Thanks guys

Never tried Pagid? from RS5 to RS29, you can choose 8 pads mix/type for Brembo calipers on WRX STI.

[Vten]

The reason why I did the sti brembos are solely for the aesthetic purpose as I don't track my car. Like someone mentioned that those brembos In a white finish are pretty .

So solely on that purpose, can anyone give me any recomendation for a pads that street DD Friendly that works great one cold and wet days ? I run those DBA 4000 T3 rotors at this moment ....


I heard good things about stoptech.... I did bought those akebono performance ceramic, but I don't mind to spend on another set if they're performs on the specific cold and wet well.

Thanks guys
Tan

[ripper]

i'm running the HAWK HPS Brake Pads on my '04 sti for the last 5k and really like them. i don't track my car but drive it hard and take it for the occasional spirited drive through some local twisties. pads aren't terrible for dust, no noise and great all around performance in wet and dry.

[Vten]

Originally Posted by ripper

i'm running the HAWK HPS Brake Pads on my '04 sti for the last 5k and really like them. i don't track my car but drive it hard and take it for the occasional spirited drive through some local twisties. pads aren't terrible for dust, no noise and great all around performance in wet and dry.

How about on cold and wet 35F and under ?

[Cjymiller]

I have hawk HPS and they work great regardless of temperature. Admittedly It doesnt get much below freezing here in norcal but if its cold or wet they work fine. As for performance, I just got back from a track day this past Saturday and they were fantastic. No noise, tons of heat and a great smell when pushed.

[Vten]

Originally Posted by Cjymiller

I have hawk HPS and they work great regardless of temperature. Admittedly It doesnt get much below freezing here in norcal but if its cold or wet they work fine. As for performance, I just got back from a track day this past Saturday and they were fantastic. No noise, tons of heat and a great smell when pushed.

Yeah, seems like the freezing temp is the culprit . As I mentioned before , I do like how the hps performs on the warmer temps , but as the temp drops close to freezing, it began to squeel and loose the initial bites .

Gotta find the right pads for this freezing months for sure

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by Trap63

Never tried Pagid? from RS5 to RS29, you can choose 8 pads mix/type for Brembo calipers on WRX STI.

We're big fans of Pagid.

Can't stand Hawk HPS.

Ferodo 2500 is a good sporty daily drivable pad. The stop tech pads are a good option on the cheap. There might be some newer options but these are my two go tos for a fun did pad.

- Andy

[Trap63]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

We're big fans of Pagid.

Can't stand Hawk HPS.

Ferodo 2500 is a good sporty daily drivable pad. The stop tech pads are a good option on the cheap. There might be some newer options but these are my two go tos for a fun did pad.

- Andy

Yeah! that's right. I tried both Ferodo DS2500 (H) but aren't very Sport and Brembo's.... They are mostly for "Road use" but not intense. They aren't so much reactive to fading. Now I fit Pagid U2487 (front) the grey type, RS15...they are fantastic, good initial grip and up to 650C° increase very fast. Sometimes may occour overbraking when very hot. Pagid needs a proper "setup" to be 100% operative. I think they are the more performing pads for road/track day.

[ZionsWrath]

What is a good pad for 100% street (including winter temps) on bigger brakes than stock? Is it possible to find a pad like this?

I'm thinking AP sprint size.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

What is a good pad for 100% street (including winter temps) on bigger brakes than stock? Is it possible to find a pad like this?

I'm thinking AP sprint size.

There sure is, but pad size will be restricted by your caliper.

[ripper]

Originally Posted by Vten

How about on cold and wet 35F and under ?

only a few days here under 35 but in the 30s no issue and i've stomped on it a few times due to the horrible drivers in northern va...