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Do I Need To Buy Upgraded Brake Pads?

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Old 10-03-2009, 01:30 AM
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installing new slotted and dimpled rotors tomorrow. do i need to grab a set of brake pads like EBC greens or can I just get some new OEM pads?

will the oem models wear out quicker because of the slots and dimples? i haven't a clue.
Old 10-03-2009, 05:30 AM
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i would just get some EBC or Hawk pads

i got hawk pads and i dont have drill and slotted rotors...got them for better stopping and they dont wear out as quick
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Hawk pads FTMFW!
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I've used Hawk or Wagner pads.
Old 10-03-2009, 09:49 PM
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okie dokie guys, hawk pads it is...

does anyone suggest a place to buy them from? i like to buy form people that give us good deals or really good customer service.




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