Special Which Hawk Street Performance Brake Pads to choose
08-09-2011, 02:15 PM
#77
HPS - High Performance Street
Stopping Power = 10 Very Good
Rotor & Pad Wear = 8 Above Average
Noise = 8 Above Average depends on proper bed-in
Dust = 8 Above Average
Compound = Ferro Carbon abrasive
Application = High Performance from Street to Track
PC - Performance Ceramic
Stopping Power = 8 Above Average
Rotor & Pad Wear = 8 Above Average
Noise = 9 Good
Dust = 9Good
Compound = Ceramic
Application = Luxury Daily & Performance Touring
HP PLUS - Autocross & Track Compound
Stopping Power = 10 Excellent
Rotor & Pad Wear = 2 Poor
Noise = 1 Very Poor Sucks
Dust = 1 Very Poor Sucks
Compound = Ferro-Carbon
Application = Track Use ONLY
Performance Rating: 1=Poor 10= Excellent (for each category listed above)
For Infiniti G37 with Sport Big Brake
HB602N.545 Disc Brake Pad HP Plus Rear MSRP $123.75
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB601N.626 Disc Brake Pad HP Plus Front MSRP $180
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB602F.545 Disc Brake Pad HPS Performance Street Rear MSRP $98.75
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB601F.626 Disc Brake Pad HPS Performance Street Front MSRP 136.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB602Z.545 Disc Brake Pad Performance Ceramic Rear MSRP $111.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB601Z.626 Disc Brake Pad Performance Ceramic Front $MSRP $148.75
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</form>For Infiniti G37 without Big Brake
HB600N.539 Disc Brake Pad HP Plus Rear MSRP $111.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB600F.539 Disc Brake Pad HPS Performance Street Rear MSRP $81.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB387F.547 Disc Brake Pad HPS Performance Street Front MSRP $92.54
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB600Z.539 Disc Brake Pad Performance Ceramic Rear MSRP $86.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB387Z.547 Disc Brake Pad Performance Ceramic Front MSRP $93.75
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
Price as sold in pairs.
Stopping Power = 10 Very Good
Rotor & Pad Wear = 8 Above Average
Noise = 8 Above Average depends on proper bed-in
Dust = 8 Above Average
Compound = Ferro Carbon abrasive
Application = High Performance from Street to Track
PC - Performance Ceramic
Stopping Power = 8 Above Average
Rotor & Pad Wear = 8 Above Average
Noise = 9 Good
Dust = 9Good
Compound = Ceramic
Application = Luxury Daily & Performance Touring
HP PLUS - Autocross & Track Compound
Stopping Power = 10 Excellent
Rotor & Pad Wear = 2 Poor
Noise = 1 Very Poor Sucks
Dust = 1 Very Poor Sucks
Compound = Ferro-Carbon
Application = Track Use ONLY
Performance Rating: 1=Poor 10= Excellent (for each category listed above)
For Infiniti G37 with Sport Big Brake
HB602N.545 Disc Brake Pad HP Plus Rear MSRP $123.75
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB601N.626 Disc Brake Pad HP Plus Front MSRP $180
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB602F.545 Disc Brake Pad HPS Performance Street Rear MSRP $98.75
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB601F.626 Disc Brake Pad HPS Performance Street Front MSRP 136.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB602Z.545 Disc Brake Pad Performance Ceramic Rear MSRP $111.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB601Z.626 Disc Brake Pad Performance Ceramic Front $MSRP $148.75
<form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><input name="cmd" value="_s-xclick" type="hidden"><input name="hosted_button_id" value="X387MFXA4YGU8" type="hidden">Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
</form>For Infiniti G37 without Big Brake
HB600N.539 Disc Brake Pad HP Plus Rear MSRP $111.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB600F.539 Disc Brake Pad HPS Performance Street Rear MSRP $81.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB387F.547 Disc Brake Pad HPS Performance Street Front MSRP $92.54
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB600Z.539 Disc Brake Pad Performance Ceramic Rear MSRP $86.25
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
HB387Z.547 Disc Brake Pad Performance Ceramic Front MSRP $93.75
Order @ Hawk 'Performance Street' Brake Pads - JEB Performance, Inc. - Thousands of after market tuning parts for less
Price as sold in pairs.
08-11-2011, 03:58 PM
#79
Because of overwhelming request I am going to post this DYI. How to install and correct way to maintain your brake pads.
Proper way to change your brake pads, even Auto Shops will refuse to do on your car.
Tools and etc.
Torque Wrench, a wrench, jack stands, jack, two bottles of brake clean, couple of shop towel, new brake pads, and caliper grease lubricant.
I always like to start with my front wheels. No particular reason, they are just easier. Unlike your rear wheels your front wheel will turn. So makes easier to inspect pads, make sure they need to be changed before proceeding.
Note: On a DIY posted by another member had extra step of removing your calipers. But I don't see the need to remove your calipers completely unless you are changing your rotors as well. So read on our Akebono's are designed to simplify brake pad change.
1. Pull your HAND BRAKES. While on the ground turn all five lugs 1/4 turn. Lift the car. Support with Jack Stands. Go to opposite side wheel and do the same. After both left and right side are secure balanced with Jack Stands. Rock your car gently to make sure the car is balanced. Remove lugz and tire.
2. Turn your steering wheel or rotors to the side. To expose better your Brake Pads. Spray small amount of brake clean to remove any dust from pads. Remove two clips which secure your hitch pins. The hitch pins are actually the simple rods which are driven through in order to secure your brake pads. Slide them gently out.
3. When you slide the rods out the brackets over the pads will also pop. Apply gentle pressure to old brake pads gently to relieve pressure exerted by your pistons. You don't have to force them, a gentle pull will do. At first you will feel your pistons push back but will loosen and provide enough room to slide the old brake pads out. But before make sure you push the pistons all the way back. Your new pads are much thicker than your old ones.
4. Now is a good time to use at least half bottle of brake clean inside the caliper. While your brake pads are out. You will see all the dirt accumulated Where before sat your brake pads and inside of your rotors. This step is very important. As you spray you will see for your self all the dust come off. Also spray on your rotors after so that any of the dust you removed from inside of your caliper end up on your rotors. Wipe excess using a shop towel.
5. With major brake pad manufacturers they will include Brake Part Lubricant. If they are not included at any auto parts you are able to get em very cheap. Make sure to apply them both top and bottom of the brake pads where they slide into your caliper. Not on the surface of your pads not the back. Slide in the new pads.
6. Slide back the rods and secure em with the pin. Make sure the cover is also put back. Put the wheel back on, properly torque and move onto the next wheel.
Auto Shops for lack of care or whatever. Most will not use brake clean nor grease brake lubricants. They are very important to ensure even wear of your pads. Dirt and dust makes pads not align properly. Prone to uneven pad wear. You will encounter common problems later, brake squeal, small vibrations, or in sever case warping of your rotor.
After all 4 brake jobs are done. Make sure to re-torque. Check for any loose lug nuts. Put your tools in their proper place. Always make sure your work area is clean and organized. To avoid any Major accidents.
Until you properly bed-in your brakes. Do not press your brake pedals with full force. Never come to complete stop with brake pedals pressed. Go easy at first you will not have knock back force into your brake pedals before all the pistons are properly aligned exerting pressure into your brake pads. Could take few pumps.
Bed-In
go to a safe place where you are comfortable of doing following.
45mph down to 15mph ten times consecutive. Never coming to a complete stop.
55mph down to 20mph ten times consecutive. Never coming to a complete stop.
Almost done check to see roughly if all rotors exert similar temperature. Making sure all brake pads are installed correctly.
NOW DONE
I will change my pads tomorrow, so while doing I will take some pictures and post them here.
Lets start. Pads exposed. All dirty inside.
After removing pin, rod and bracket.
Removed only the pads without removing Rotor. Inside all dirty
Inside after cleaning using break cleaner.
Apply Caliper grease lubricant
Consider Cleaning also the bracket, Rods, and the pins.
ALL CLEAN AND DONE
If you want to make the calipers shine, now is the time. Spend little extra time and clean them.
Proper way to change your brake pads, even Auto Shops will refuse to do on your car.
Tools and etc.
Torque Wrench, a wrench, jack stands, jack, two bottles of brake clean, couple of shop towel, new brake pads, and caliper grease lubricant.
I always like to start with my front wheels. No particular reason, they are just easier. Unlike your rear wheels your front wheel will turn. So makes easier to inspect pads, make sure they need to be changed before proceeding.
Note: On a DIY posted by another member had extra step of removing your calipers. But I don't see the need to remove your calipers completely unless you are changing your rotors as well. So read on our Akebono's are designed to simplify brake pad change.
1. Pull your HAND BRAKES. While on the ground turn all five lugs 1/4 turn. Lift the car. Support with Jack Stands. Go to opposite side wheel and do the same. After both left and right side are secure balanced with Jack Stands. Rock your car gently to make sure the car is balanced. Remove lugz and tire.
2. Turn your steering wheel or rotors to the side. To expose better your Brake Pads. Spray small amount of brake clean to remove any dust from pads. Remove two clips which secure your hitch pins. The hitch pins are actually the simple rods which are driven through in order to secure your brake pads. Slide them gently out.
3. When you slide the rods out the brackets over the pads will also pop. Apply gentle pressure to old brake pads gently to relieve pressure exerted by your pistons. You don't have to force them, a gentle pull will do. At first you will feel your pistons push back but will loosen and provide enough room to slide the old brake pads out. But before make sure you push the pistons all the way back. Your new pads are much thicker than your old ones.
4. Now is a good time to use at least half bottle of brake clean inside the caliper. While your brake pads are out. You will see all the dirt accumulated Where before sat your brake pads and inside of your rotors. This step is very important. As you spray you will see for your self all the dust come off. Also spray on your rotors after so that any of the dust you removed from inside of your caliper end up on your rotors. Wipe excess using a shop towel.
5. With major brake pad manufacturers they will include Brake Part Lubricant. If they are not included at any auto parts you are able to get em very cheap. Make sure to apply them both top and bottom of the brake pads where they slide into your caliper. Not on the surface of your pads not the back. Slide in the new pads.
6. Slide back the rods and secure em with the pin. Make sure the cover is also put back. Put the wheel back on, properly torque and move onto the next wheel.
Auto Shops for lack of care or whatever. Most will not use brake clean nor grease brake lubricants. They are very important to ensure even wear of your pads. Dirt and dust makes pads not align properly. Prone to uneven pad wear. You will encounter common problems later, brake squeal, small vibrations, or in sever case warping of your rotor.
After all 4 brake jobs are done. Make sure to re-torque. Check for any loose lug nuts. Put your tools in their proper place. Always make sure your work area is clean and organized. To avoid any Major accidents.
Until you properly bed-in your brakes. Do not press your brake pedals with full force. Never come to complete stop with brake pedals pressed. Go easy at first you will not have knock back force into your brake pedals before all the pistons are properly aligned exerting pressure into your brake pads. Could take few pumps.
Bed-In
go to a safe place where you are comfortable of doing following.
45mph down to 15mph ten times consecutive. Never coming to a complete stop.
55mph down to 20mph ten times consecutive. Never coming to a complete stop.
Almost done check to see roughly if all rotors exert similar temperature. Making sure all brake pads are installed correctly.
NOW DONE
I will change my pads tomorrow, so while doing I will take some pictures and post them here.
Lets start. Pads exposed. All dirty inside.
After removing pin, rod and bracket.
Removed only the pads without removing Rotor. Inside all dirty
Inside after cleaning using break cleaner.
Apply Caliper grease lubricant
Consider Cleaning also the bracket, Rods, and the pins.
ALL CLEAN AND DONE
If you want to make the calipers shine, now is the time. Spend little extra time and clean them.
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