What to do with my new Hawk HP+ front brake

[~JoJo~]

so I was recommended to install the Hawk HP+ to my ms3 front brake. After getting it installed, I noticed that the brake is still very noisy. I know that it might take some time to break them in, but it's been over 1000 miles (estimate 3-4 gas refill) and still it's still sqeaking like crazy. I gave it to a store to install for me cuz I didn't have time, but I wonder if there is anything, any application I can use to minimize the noise a little, or a lot?

thanks!

 

[~JoJo~]

bump

 

[B1GHAM]

generally high performance pads ARE noisy.

since Ive never had the HP+ pads I cant speak for them though. Since a shop installed it, I would assume they used brake lubrication/brake quiet.

 

[Betelgeuse]

Is this the street or racing version. I have the streets and they're very quiet, no squeaks at all. The racing is strictly for that purpose and should not be used on the street (imo).

 

[~JoJo~]

i wasn't aware that there is 2 version of the hp+ I bought it at a website recommended here. How long did it take your brakes to get quiet, or were they noisy at all?

 

[dcomiskey]

HP+ aren't street pads. They are track pads. Noisy and dusty. I would never put them on for street use. Stick with HPS.

 

[AutoXRacer]

I will never use Hawks again... The ate my rotors completely, way too aggressive. Plus they always squeaked/were noisy.

 

[wisniaPl]

Autoxracer what pads you are using instead hawks??

 

[Sacrilicious]

I will never use Hawks again... The ate my rotors completely, way too aggressive. Plus they always squeaked/were noisy.

did you use the HP Plus or HPS pads?

 

[AutoXRacer]

On my old car, after the Hawk Plus, I started running stockers with upgraded rotors and brake lines... Perfect combo. Low dust and great stopping power... I had installed Hawks when I put my new wheels on and the dust from the Hawks ate though (damaged) the finish of the wheels.

On the MS3, I'm still on stockers. I think these pads are great, they stopped the car on a dime; even at 150MPH!!!! But the dust is driving me crazy!!!!!!

I don't know what pads I'll be switching to when the time comes. I hope mazda changes their compound on the stockers to reduce dust...if not, I might look into Axxis (I've heard good things about), EBCs, etc...

 

[thanotosq]

those are more commonly refered to as having midgets with whistles attached to the car....

My room mate has them on his RX8 and loves them...and the midgets with whistles...