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Hawk HPS or LTS Pads?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SManZ, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Sep 23, 2009 at 4:17 AM
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    SManZ

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    I'm going to get a set of Hawk pads for my truck along with stainless steel lines. I've used Hawk HPS pads before on my 350Z and I like them. It looks like both the HPS and LTS pads are available for the Gen 2 Tacomas. Has anyone tried both and found one to be better? My goal is to increase brake response and tighten up the mushy brake pedal.

    -Thanks!
     
  2. Sep 25, 2009 at 3:42 AM
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    Bump...anyone?
     
  3. Sep 25, 2009 at 4:38 PM
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    I am in the same boat, I had them on my Mini in conjuction with some Powerslot rotors, and I was looking at looking into them:confused:

    Do you have any P/N for em by chance?
     
  4. Sep 26, 2009 at 4:12 AM
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  5. Sep 26, 2009 at 4:20 AM
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    I remember JoeB doing this on his 09 Tacoma (he supercharged his too). Maybe search his posts, I haven't seen him much on here in awhile
    Here is a bump :)
     
  6. Sep 26, 2009 at 4:28 AM
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    What do U think of
    Hawk Performance Ceramic Brake Pads
     
  8. Sep 26, 2009 at 6:01 AM
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    Just reading their website it sounds like the Hawk ceramic pads are an improvement over OE but they seem to focus more on its very low brake dust qualities. Increased stopping power is the key point with HPS pads. I looked through all the tech docs and FAQs on that site and could not find any comparisons between the various pads. They do list pad compounds and their qualities in the motorsports section but these do not include the street pads that we're talking about.
     
  9. Sep 26, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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    Thanks. Sounds like HPS is the one to go with. R they worth the extra $ over say a good Bendix pad?



     
  10. Sep 26, 2009 at 11:17 AM
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    getting there....
    im running a set of the hawk lts pads with some slotted rotors. they stop really well, and leave barely any brake dust.....quiet too.
     
  11. Sep 29, 2009 at 6:10 AM
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    I decided to go with the HPS pads. I would rather stick to what I know rather than try out the LTS pads. I got them from AutoAnything.com with Goodridge SS brake lines. Both pads and lines were 10% off with the recent sale they had and free shipping. Came out to $171 total.

    Looking foward to installing them! I've done SS brake line installations on motorcycles before and bleeding them can be a PITA unless the lines are pre-charged. I'm going to install and bleed one line at a time instead of trying to get fluid into 4 dry lines.
     
  12. Sep 29, 2009 at 9:35 AM
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    I had HPS pads on my Honda Accord and plan on getting them for my Tacoma too. Great stopping power and not much fading when used with Powerslot rotors. The only possible downside is that they don't work well when cold.
     
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    AFAIK they do not make a powerslot for the 2nd Gen (this being the 2nd gen forum and all). Their applications stop at 2004.
     
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  17. Sep 29, 2009 at 5:28 PM
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    this is the best place i have ever found to get brake accessories...pads/rotors and such.....

    http://raceshopper.com/

    best prices and customer service i have found yet. Edwin will set you up!
     
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