Brake pads and rotors

46m3csl · 04-11-2013, 12:27 PM

Hey guys I need a new set of pads and rotors in the front. I was thinking about going with the r1 concept rotors and Hawks HPS pads. Anyone have any experience with the Hawk HPS? Am looking for something that would give me more bite and maybe similar or more stopping power compared to the OEM. I was also looking into getting the EBC redstuff but I have no experience with them.
Thanks.

geko29 · 04-11-2013, 12:44 PM

Had Hawk HPS on my E46 and loved them. Nice bite, good stopping power, VERY low dust (especially compared to OEM). The ATE performance one rotors also worked well, but pulsed just a bit under light braking due to the eccentric grooves.

KwlAznKid · 04-11-2013, 12:55 PM

hawks are known to be loud and squeaky, mine were very loud on my e46 m3, ended up swapping them out for axxis and loved it

idrift4wd · 04-11-2013, 01:08 PM

both are great rotors and pads! do it! you wont be disappointed.

napeHbNYC · 04-11-2013, 01:10 PM

Have/had HPS on many cars, always performed great, no complains.

46m3csl · 04-18-2013, 03:30 PM

hey guys, anyone use the ebc yellow-stuff?? How is the cold bite on them compared to oem. Basically am down to EBC Yellow-stuff and Hawk HPS, I used stoptech before and they are complete garbage.

kaede · 04-18-2013, 05:25 PM

I have had Hawk HPS on multiple vehicles including my dad's Van and my NSX. Didn't like them. Better stopping power overall but initial bite and feel is not great. Old OEM brake pads from my dad's Honda Odyssey (more than 60k+miles) had better bite than the brand spanking new HPS...not impressed at all. However, when you do step on it, it does brake better and harder than OEM alternatives. Also, If you brake agressively, the HPS begins to show better brake characteristics as well. If you are a city driver that don't abuse your brakes, you are actually not getting the most out of the HPS. All I can say is that the HPS is a very Linear pad. If you're used to how our bmw's oem pad behaves and bites, you will HATE the hps.

Tried EBC Red Stuff before, can't say much about them besides they work like OEM. Again, less initial bite, but not as noticable than the HPS. Better braking performance overall, tad bit better feel than the HPS. Never tried Yellow Stuff.

Check out Cool Carbon Pads, lots of good review on here. Good Luck!

46m3csl · 04-21-2013, 05:54 PM

yeah heard a lot about cool carbon pads, but seems like some rip off brand to be honest

kaede · 04-22-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 46m3csl

yeah heard a lot about cool carbon pads, but seems like some rip off brand to be honest

How come? I am also looking to be changing my pads soon. Would love to know what some of you guys think

MAC335i · 04-22-2013, 04:20 PM

I am also thinking about going with the R1 Concepts drilled and slotted rotors. Would love to hear some more feedback on those rotors, as well as the Geomet coated rotors from ECS tuning.

Was thinking about pairing the rotors with Cool Carbon pads because of all the great reviews.

+1 for more info / feedback

robert @ eas · 04-22-2013, 05:04 PM

Cool Carbon is one of the best street performance pads available, always our first recommendation and what we run on our own cars, hardly a rip off but actually great performance and great value. We have many very happy customers.

Please PM for further information

46m3csl · 04-23-2013, 10:35 PM

How is the cold bite on cool carbon brake pads compared to the bmw pads??

MAC335i · 04-24-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 46m3csl

How is the cold bite on cool carbon brake pads compared to the bmw pads??

+1

Also, anyone used R1 concept rotors?

04-11-2013, 12:27 PM	#1
46m3csl Captain 121 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (0)	Brake pads and rotors Hey guys I need a new set of pads and rotors in the front. I was thinking about going with the r1 concept rotors and Hawks HPS pads. Anyone have any experience with the Hawk HPS? Am looking for something that would give me more bite and maybe similar or more stopping power compared to the OEM. I was also looking into getting the EBC redstuff but I have no experience with them. Thanks.
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04-11-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
geko29 Major 1565 Rep 1,422 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Illinois, USA iTrader: (2)	Had Hawk HPS on my E46 and loved them. Nice bite, good stopping power, VERY low dust (especially compared to OEM). The ATE performance one rotors also worked well, but pulsed just a bit under light braking due to the eccentric grooves. __________________
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	hawks are known to be loud and squeaky, mine were very loud on my e46 m3, ended up swapping them out for axxis and loved it __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	both are great rotors and pads! do it! you wont be disappointed.
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04-11-2013, 01:10 PM	#5
napeHbNYC Captain 234 Rep 990 Posts Drives: 2007 e60 550i RWD 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY,NY iTrader: (7)	Have/had HPS on many cars, always performed great, no complains. __________________ 2010 Alpine White E90 335i RWD 6MT M/Premium/Cold
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04-18-2013, 03:30 PM	#6
46m3csl Captain 121 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (0)	hey guys, anyone use the ebc yellow-stuff?? How is the cold bite on them compared to oem. Basically am down to EBC Yellow-stuff and Hawk HPS, I used stoptech before and they are complete garbage.
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04-18-2013, 05:25 PM	#7
kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	I have had Hawk HPS on multiple vehicles including my dad's Van and my NSX. Didn't like them. Better stopping power overall but initial bite and feel is not great. Old OEM brake pads from my dad's Honda Odyssey (more than 60k+miles) had better bite than the brand spanking new HPS...not impressed at all. However, when you do step on it, it does brake better and harder than OEM alternatives. Also, If you brake agressively, the HPS begins to show better brake characteristics as well. If you are a city driver that don't abuse your brakes, you are actually not getting the most out of the HPS. All I can say is that the HPS is a very Linear pad. If you're used to how our bmw's oem pad behaves and bites, you will HATE the hps. Tried EBC Red Stuff before, can't say much about them besides they work like OEM. Again, less initial bite, but not as noticable than the HPS. Better braking performance overall, tad bit better feel than the HPS. Never tried Yellow Stuff. Check out Cool Carbon Pads, lots of good review on here. Good Luck! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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04-21-2013, 05:54 PM	#8
46m3csl Captain 121 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (0)	yeah heard a lot about cool carbon pads, but seems like some rip off brand to be honest
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04-22-2013, 04:20 PM	#10
MAC335i First Lieutenant 19 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2007 Jet Black E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California iTrader: (12)	I am also thinking about going with the R1 Concepts drilled and slotted rotors. Would love to hear some more feedback on those rotors, as well as the Geomet coated rotors from ECS tuning. Was thinking about pairing the rotors with Cool Carbon pads because of all the great reviews. +1 for more info / feedback
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04-22-2013, 05:04 PM	#11
robert @ eas Brigadier General 309 Rep 4,002 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	Cool Carbon is one of the best street performance pads available, always our first recommendation and what we run on our own cars, hardly a rip off but actually great performance and great value. We have many very happy customers. Please PM for further information __________________ Robert T. \| european auto source (eas) email: robert@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x21 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
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04-23-2013, 10:35 PM	#12
46m3csl Captain 121 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (0)	How is the cold bite on cool carbon brake pads compared to the bmw pads??
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