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Old 12-31-2011, 10:07 PM
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Have had Hawk HPS on my mazda3 and currently both MINIs. Got rid of the front OEMs early on both.

A bit cleaner than OEM, and very quiet — I have never heard one squeal from any of them.

I could see wanting a bit more bite, perhaps I'll give the EBC Reds a try next time the clubman needs it.
 
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If I were looking for an upgrade to OEM Pads and Rotors, but they have to fit my 16" Enkei T Fork Wheels what should I be looking for?? Not needed 'til April, but I always start my searches well ahead of time so I get exactly what I want
 
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Went with the EBC green stuff pads since it is more of a daily driver. Definitely like the feel better. Not near as "grabby" as the OEM. Haven't had time to clean it up so don't know about dust level yet.
 
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
If I were looking for an upgrade to OEM Pads and Rotors, but they have to fit my 16" Enkei T Fork Wheels what should I be looking for?? Not needed 'til April, but I always start my searches well ahead of time so I get exactly what I want
I got the Zimmerman cross drilled rotors and ebc redstuff pads from WayMotorWorks.
Love them. Took about 400 miles to break in and than I bedded them in.
Low dust but they do dust. It seems easier to clean off than the stock ones. Really a nice feel on the brakes.
My SA and mechanic thought they were a really good upgrade from the stock ones.
I have 16' by 7 inch Enkei WMD wheels and 205/50/16 tires. No problems.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark Arnold
Went with the EBC green stuff pads since it is more of a daily driver. Definitely like the feel better. Not near as "grabby" as the OEM. Haven't had time to clean it up so don't know about dust level yet.
If the green are even close to the redstuff pads, the brake dust is minimal compared to stock pads. It also cleans off alot easier.
 
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I put EBC Greenstuff pads and Zimmerman rotors on the rear about 2,000 miles ago. Still have OEM pads in front. The amount of dust on the front and rear is the same. When I had OEM pads in the rear it appears I had less dust! They do stop well and do not make any noise.
 
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Old 02-02-2012, 05:51 AM
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I put EBC Greenstuff pads and Zimmerman rotors on the rear about 2,000 miles ago. Still have OEM pads in front. The amount of dust on the front and rear is the same. When I had OEM pads in the rear it appears I had less dust! They do stop well and do not make any noise.
I put EBC Redstuff on the rears of my R56 and initially they dusted a bit while breaking in/bedding but they are better now.
 
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