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Old 03-05-2012, 09:40 PM
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hi everyone i was just wondering on your opinion on the best bank for the buck brake pads, im looking for is something mainly for street use with good braking power with minimal brake dust and need to be quiet. so please chime in thanks
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Factory Honda AP1 pads, you really can't beat them.
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OEMs cost about 70 bucks for the fronts.
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I like EBC redstuff but they do take a bit of warmth to get em to really come alive. Not too pricey as far as pads go...
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Hawk HPS.
better stopping power
Only slightly dirtier
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stock ap1s, I got a full set for 105$ or so shipped from handa
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Hawk HPS.
better stopping power
Only slightly dirtier
I'd say they're worse than OEM
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Originally Posted by afzan
Originally Posted by XtC-604' timestamp='1331097648' post='21484381
Hawk HPS.
better stopping power
Only slightly dirtier
I'd say they're worse than OEM
Yup proven many times to be terrible pads.

Oem is the best bet
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Originally Posted by afzan
Originally Posted by XtC-604' timestamp='1331097648' post='21484381
Hawk HPS.
better stopping power
Only slightly dirtier
I'd say they're worse than OEM
it's the only pad I tossed before wearing them out.
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