pad/rotor replacment

[Maniak]

got new pads and rotors and will be doing the install monday. went with hawk hps pads and brembo oem style rotors.

any tips or tricks before i do this? i did them on the contour and did just fine. just wondering if there is anything different on our cars besides the 2 piston calipers.

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[ShelbyGuy]

the piston on the rear calipers screws in

oh, and, dont touch the screw hoding the spring. muscle the cable end off the cam. dont futz with the spring. AT ALL. thats free advice.

 

[Maniak]

the piston on the rear calipers screws in

oh, and, dont touch the screw hoding the spring. muscle the cable end off the cam. dont futz with the spring. AT ALL. thats free advice.

i'll take it!!

"muscle the cable end off the cam" what is the "cam"

 

[Dewalt03cobra]

camwhat is the "cam"

It's the metal plate the "E-brake cable End" goes over.

 

[nytebyte]

Just an opinion about those Hawk HPS pads.

I have them and don't really like them. They have a weak initial bite, require more pedal force to stop the car and they create black dust on the wheels.

The STOCK pads were much better, IMO.

If it's not too late, you might want to exchange them for OEM pads.

 

[99svtdvr]

Just an opinion about those Hawk HPS pads.

I have them and don't really like them. They have a weak initial bite, require more pedal force to stop the car and they create black dust on the wheels.

The STOCK pads were much better, IMO.

If it's not too late, you might want to exchange them for OEM pads.

I agree! Hawk pads suck ass IMO. Squeel, dust, and weak. Only reason why they are still on my car is that I am to poor to change them right now.

 

[99 Stangbanger]

the piston on the rear calipers screws in

oh, and, dont touch the screw hoding the spring. muscle the cable end off the cam. dont futz with the spring. AT ALL. thats free advice.

+1

 

[99 Stangbanger]

I agree! Hawk pads suck ass IMO. Squeel, dust, and weak. Only reason why they are still on my car is that I am to poor to change them right now.

I have my stock pads with about 2,000 miles on em if you want them they yours :biggthump Imo, my used OE pads are better then those Hawks, new or used anyday. If your rotors are good and smooth these pads will work great and limited dust and they wont squeel like a stuck pig :lmao:

 

[Flyn]

I like the Hawk pads. They don't fade as fast as the stock pads if you make repeated hard stops. If you want more stopping power, you will have to go with better calipers. Pads only grab as hard as the calipers let them. More piston calipers and stainless steel lines will make the car stop much better but cost you some $$$.

Make sure you use the anti-squeal goop on the back of the pads. You can get it at one of the larger auto parts stores. It helps keep the squealing down to a minimum.

As John said, do NOT remove the bolt holding the springs in place. I did on the first rear brake and it was a huge pain to get it back in. On the other side of the car, I discovered that you can stick a screwdriver in and pry the spring closed enough to slip off the cable. MUCH easier.

 

[01GTvert]

Just an opinion about those Hawk HPS pads.

I have them and don't really like them. They have a weak initial bite, require more pedal force to stop the car and they create black dust on the wheels.

The STOCK pads were much better, IMO.

If it's not too late, you might want to exchange them for OEM pads.

Ditto... had em on my GS. I replaced them w/ceramics from AZ and was much happier.

 

[Maniak]

i already bought them through tire rack. i guess i could return them but i would rather not.

i think they will fade less. i like to do some "spirited" driving and i think the stockers will fade too much.