Need Better Brakes Pads than Hawk HPS

RDHTran · 08-25-2011, 04:59 PM

I just put on some centric rotors and Hawk HPS pads but it definitely doesn't feel like OEM, it actually feels a lot worse. I did the bedding in process twice but it still doesn't have that initial "bite" like OEM. I thought I was upgrading with these. Basically im looking to keep the same rotors but upgrade the pads to oem or better, I'm not too concerned about brake dust.. just want that braking power back. Thanks for any suggestions.

cstmx_ryder · 08-25-2011, 05:35 PM

Why don't you just get the OEM pads then?

RDHTran · 08-25-2011, 06:18 PM

yeah, thats what im gonna end up doing just wanted to see if I could get something better than oem thats aftermarket.

RDHTran · 08-25-2011, 06:19 PM

that cost less

e90pilot · 08-25-2011, 06:26 PM

Try stoptech street performance pads. Cheap and OE-like. The do squeak a little. If you want more heat resistance go with Hawk DTC-70. 335 owners have trouble fading them on the track.

mid-corner fun · 08-25-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rtran

I just put on some centric rotors and Hawk HPS pads but it definitely doesn't feel like OEM, it actually feels a lot worse. I did the bedding in process twice but it still doesn't have that initial "bite" like OEM. I thought I was upgrading with these. Basically im looking to keep the same rotors but upgrade the pads to oem or better, I'm not too concerned about brake dust.. just want that braking power back. Thanks for any suggestions.

The oem bite is not there but stopping distance is the same. Get a friend with a 335 to test and you'll see. If you must have the oem initial bite, go back to oem, most aftermarket pads have a different, gradual feel.

HP Autosport · 08-26-2011, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by e90pilot

Try stoptech street performance pads. Cheap and OE-like. The do squeak a little. If you want more heat resistance go with Hawk DTC-70. 335 owners have trouble fading them on the track.

Stoptech Street Performance pads are great for OE replacments and is the same pad used in all of their Sport and Trophy Sport BBK's.

If you are looking for more performance, but is not ready for a track pad, Ferodo DS2500's fills that void very well.

brocklanders · 08-28-2011, 10:52 PM

i had that same setup on my previous e90, i liked it alot. you are right there isnt as much initial bite, but the hps hold longer in hard braking. i had multiple 100+ to 20mph slow downs with the exact setup. when these pads heat up they work better, i just bought a 2011 335, and if it were not for warranty i would switch to the hawk hps, but this time i would stick with oem rotors. in my opinion the centric/stoptech product is garbage.

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RDHTran Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 06 e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portland iTrader: (3)	Need Better Brakes Pads than Hawk HPS I just put on some centric rotors and Hawk HPS pads but it definitely doesn't feel like OEM, it actually feels a lot worse. I did the bedding in process twice but it still doesn't have that initial "bite" like OEM. I thought I was upgrading with these. Basically im looking to keep the same rotors but upgrade the pads to oem or better, I'm not too concerned about brake dust.. just want that braking power back. Thanks for any suggestions.
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 164 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	Why don't you just get the OEM pads then? __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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RDHTran Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 06 e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portland iTrader: (3)	yeah, thats what im gonna end up doing just wanted to see if I could get something better than oem thats aftermarket.
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e90pilot Freight Dawg 104 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (3)	Try stoptech street performance pads. Cheap and OE-like. The do squeak a little. If you want more heat resistance go with Hawk DTC-70. 335 owners have trouble fading them on the track. __________________ --Marcelo '06 Arctic Metallic 325i \| Sport Package \| 6MT \| Dinan Stage III suspension \| Dinan exhaust \| 330i manifold swap! Click here! \| Active Autowerke tune \| 135i Brake Calipers \| Deiselboost caliper brackets \| E46 M3 front rotors
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brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	i had that same setup on my previous e90, i liked it alot. you are right there isnt as much initial bite, but the hps hold longer in hard braking. i had multiple 100+ to 20mph slow downs with the exact setup. when these pads heat up they work better, i just bought a 2011 335, and if it were not for warranty i would switch to the hawk hps, but this time i would stick with oem rotors. in my opinion the centric/stoptech product is garbage.
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