front and rear pads and ss brake line kit

bop_rocco · 03-24-2008, 11:52 AM

im looking to replace my pads for the first time and in looking around i have decided to go with Hawk hps pads or Axxis ULT pads. anyone who has used these, can you tell me the ones with least fade and dust. i will prob not track the car.
Also as far as the ss brake line kits out there is there a particular brand that is better than the other and also is there any fitting probs. also do they just screw in to stock lines or do you have to get them fitted?

Chadwick · 03-24-2008, 01:01 PM

I've used the HPS pads, good feel and pretty low dust. The SS brake line kits are pretty much bolt right up if you buy a kit made for your car. Make sure you bleed the brakes starting with the farthest from the ABS unit working your way to the closest.

JL1RX7 · 03-24-2008, 01:13 PM

I know I have an FC, but the systems are very very close and I just got the kit from Mazdatrix for 80 or 90 bucks. Took me about an hour or so to switch the lines over. Got Hawk HPS pads and cquence cross dimpled and sloted rotors. The difference is huge, I love it. Also the HPS are not to bad on dust. I have the vert bbs wheels and so far seems like less dust than the other pads that I had on there.

***Herblenny*** · 03-24-2008, 07:16 PM

I always forget its farthest away from ABS first

albertomg · 03-24-2008, 10:24 PM

I'd try the HPS also. I tried the Axxis Ultimates on my FD with the 99 spec brakes and they dusted more than I thought they would. Performance was OK but not spectacular.

I'm using the HPS now with the Racing Brake BBK setup and they seem to dust less. Performance doesn't compare directly since my current setup is different but I reallly like the feel of the Hawk HPS with the current brake setup.

03-24-2008, 11:52 AM	#1
bop_rocco Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kodak, TN Posts: 104 Rep Power: 18	front and rear pads and ss brake line kit im looking to replace my pads for the first time and in looking around i have decided to go with Hawk hps pads or Axxis ULT pads. anyone who has used these, can you tell me the ones with least fade and dust. i will prob not track the car. Also as far as the ss brake line kits out there is there a particular brand that is better than the other and also is there any fitting probs. also do they just screw in to stock lines or do you have to get them fitted? __________________ PwrFC, Twins @ 14lbs, 1300 sec w/supra pump, smic w/ pettit intake, M2 cf intake, 3in downp-mid w/ Carbon Ti, mazda perf radiator, dvd/tv, mazdaspeed cf lip and cf feed sides, SSR sp1's 18-9's and 10's - 255-275 re-a diffuser, and 99front and wing soon.

03-24-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
Chadwick Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Smyrna, TN, USA Posts: 239 Rep Power: 18	I've used the HPS pads, good feel and pretty low dust. The SS brake line kits are pretty much bolt right up if you buy a kit made for your car. Make sure you bleed the brakes starting with the farthest from the ABS unit working your way to the closest. __________________ 93 RX7 BB (Race Car) 93 RX7 SSM (Soon to be IBM and a daily driver) 05 Silverado Z71 08 Mini Cooper 80 LS RX7 (for sale)

03-24-2008, 07:16 PM	#4
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I always forget its farthest away from ABS first __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-24-2008, 01:13 PM	#3
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 18	I know I have an FC, but the systems are very very close and I just got the kit from Mazdatrix for 80 or 90 bucks. Took me about an hour or so to switch the lines over. Got Hawk HPS pads and cquence cross dimpled and sloted rotors. The difference is huge, I love it. Also the HPS are not to bad on dust. I have the vert bbs wheels and so far seems like less dust than the other pads that I had on there.

03-24-2008, 10:24 PM	#5
albertomg Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 91 Rep Power: 18	I'd try the HPS also. I tried the Axxis Ultimates on my FD with the 99 spec brakes and they dusted more than I thought they would. Performance was OK but not spectacular. I'm using the HPS now with the Racing Brake BBK setup and they seem to dust less. Performance doesn't compare directly since my current setup is different but I reallly like the feel of the Hawk HPS with the current brake setup.