OEM or Hawks HPS pads?

CrAzY ChInOz · 10-22-2012, 01:07 PM

I have a 2008 328xi. I just found myself a set of 335 front and rear calipers to retrofit into my car.

Which have better bite and grab? Oem or hawks HPS?

Rmk392 · 10-22-2012, 01:10 PM

OEM pads will have a stronger initial bite. I had ceramics but switched back to OEM because of this

cvc 22349a · 10-22-2012, 02:11 PM

Will be switching to HPS when my OE's are gone. From all the reading I've done on pads, OEM has slightly stronger initial bite. Other than that, HPS has similar characterisitics to OEM with a little more torque and less dust. No bad reviews of HPS on this forum that I've seen.

GOTMH8N · 10-22-2012, 02:15 PM

OE may have better initial bite but the Hawks will perform better. The Hawks may not have a really really good initial bite but the more you will press down the harder they will grab.

I've used Hawks before and they were great.

CrAzY ChInOz · 10-22-2012, 02:34 PM

This really had me debating. I really love the initial bite of the oem when I tap on the brake pedal.

I have HPS on my Mazda and initial bite is day and nite compared to oem BMW pads. Like most of u say, step on pedal hard and it stop pretty decent.

I just can't decide. Lol

Zajac1 · 10-22-2012, 04:31 PM

I ordered Hawks HPS first time and i cant wait to check them on my car

chicagob5 · 10-23-2012, 07:46 AM

i had HPS on my b5 s4, they were pretty good!

I was in the same predicament a week or so ago, between HPS, Stoptech , and EBC redstuff. i went with redstuff based on some reviews. I have high hopes!

GOTMH8N · 10-23-2012, 07:47 AM

HPS can't possibly put out more brake dust than OE lol so worth a shot

nitehawk · 10-23-2012, 09:11 AM

I'm going with HPS as a replacement for my OEM pads too. I was just looking for something with similar or better braking feel as OEM but much less dust, as the amount the OEMs make is way too excessive

mike-y · 10-23-2012, 10:24 PM

I've had the HPS for over a year and am pretty happy with them. initial bite is very close to stock. It is noticeably better than the other "low-dust" ceramic pads you see advertised. I've been very happy with the HPS so far

TC Kline Racing · 10-24-2012, 10:18 AM

I have had HPS, HP+, and now the Performance Ceramic for my DD. HPS will dust much less than OEM and can handle higher heat characteristics than OEM. Slightly lower initial bite, but much better torque charactersitics (as you press the pedal harder). I would recommend them for sure over OEM.

If you need pricing, let me know...we are a Hawk Dealer.

tres · 10-24-2012, 11:42 AM

OP you should look into performance friction pads and see if it fits your needs

quattrosaint · 10-25-2012, 11:40 PM

HPS.... have them on 3 cars and love them

10-22-2012, 01:07 PM	#1
CrAzY ChInOz Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 218 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Coast iTrader: (16)	OEM or Hawks HPS pads? I have a 2008 328xi. I just found myself a set of 335 front and rear calipers to retrofit into my car. Which have better bite and grab? Oem or hawks HPS?
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10-22-2012, 01:10 PM	#2
Rmk392 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 367 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	OEM pads will have a stronger initial bite. I had ceramics but switched back to OEM because of this
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10-22-2012, 02:11 PM	#3
cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Will be switching to HPS when my OE's are gone. From all the reading I've done on pads, OEM has slightly stronger initial bite. Other than that, HPS has similar characterisitics to OEM with a little more torque and less dust. No bad reviews of HPS on this forum that I've seen. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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10-22-2012, 02:15 PM	#4
GOTMH8N Stay Classy 70 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c iTrader: (2)	OE may have better initial bite but the Hawks will perform better. The Hawks may not have a really really good initial bite but the more you will press down the harder they will grab. I've used Hawks before and they were great.
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10-22-2012, 02:34 PM	#5
CrAzY ChInOz Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 218 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Coast iTrader: (16)	This really had me debating. I really love the initial bite of the oem when I tap on the brake pedal. I have HPS on my Mazda and initial bite is day and nite compared to oem BMW pads. Like most of u say, step on pedal hard and it stop pretty decent. I just can't decide. Lol
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10-22-2012, 04:31 PM	#6
Zajac1 Banned 260 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: 2011 E91 328i MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	I ordered Hawks HPS first time and i cant wait to check them on my car
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10-23-2012, 07:46 AM	#7
chicagob5 Lieutenant 257 Rep 446 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	i had HPS on my b5 s4, they were pretty good! I was in the same predicament a week or so ago, between HPS, Stoptech , and EBC redstuff. i went with redstuff based on some reviews. I have high hopes!
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10-23-2012, 07:47 AM	#8
GOTMH8N Stay Classy 70 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c iTrader: (2)	HPS can't possibly put out more brake dust than OE lol so worth a shot
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10-23-2012, 09:11 AM	#9
nitehawk Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (15) Garage List E92 BMW 335i [9.00] E92 BMW 335i \| Retired [10.00]	I'm going with HPS as a replacement for my OEM pads too. I was just looking for something with similar or better braking feel as OEM but much less dust, as the amount the OEMs make is way too excessive
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10-23-2012, 10:24 PM	#10
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I've had the HPS for over a year and am pretty happy with them. initial bite is very close to stock. It is noticeably better than the other "low-dust" ceramic pads you see advertised. I've been very happy with the HPS so far
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10-24-2012, 10:18 AM	#11
TC Kline Racing 45 Rep 345 Posts Drives: Many BMW's & Porsche's Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Columbus, OH & Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0)	I have had HPS, HP+, and now the Performance Ceramic for my DD. HPS will dust much less than OEM and can handle higher heat characteristics than OEM. Slightly lower initial bite, but much better torque charactersitics (as you press the pedal harder). I would recommend them for sure over OEM. If you need pricing, let me know...we are a Hawk Dealer.
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10-24-2012, 11:42 AM	#12
tres Major 34 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland iTrader: (6)	OP you should look into performance friction pads and see if it fits your needs
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10-25-2012, 11:40 PM	#13
quattrosaint Lieutenant 28 Rep 553 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (5)	HPS.... have them on 3 cars and love them __________________ [SIZE="2"]335 E92 Space Gray/Coral/Aluminum/6MT
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