[cmartin]

Anyone using Power Stop Z26 brakes? I'm looking for a more aggressive street compound and found this setup as a package. Alternative seems to be Hawk HPS, anyone using one or the other?

Thanks

[HoodPin]

We've used the Hawk HPS on our cars. They are actually a very good street pad, with no squealing and minimal dust. But although the braking prowess is decent, they don't last long at the track, particularly with multiple 100+ mph braking zones. They worked ok for us at Summit Point, but wore out in 1 day at Watkins Glen. But for the street, we liked them. For a while, we were even swapping pads in & out between track events. For an early Green student, you can probably get away with them at the track, but as skill improves you'll want the advantages of a track pad, despite the noise (when cold) and dusting.

[Jazzbass]

I use HPS pads in my E90. Love them. Stop well and 100x less dust than the stock Textars. Never heard of Power Stop.

[JmuRiz]

+1 on the HPS, I've loved them on my audi...will use them when the P car needs new pads

[cmartin]

Good info, thank you. Street use only, this on a 300zx looking for an upgrade over stock.

Looking at street pads I checked out track stuff. I've been away so long the pads I used to love dont exist anymore.

[Dr K]

I also went with the Hawk HPS when I was in green/blue (until I started swapping pads and before I just left track pads in all the time). I was very happy with them, and I agree with Tony that they are okay on the track for green level and/or lower-speed tracks but will wear quickly when pushed harder.

[ducatithunder]

I have HPS on the cooper. I love them on street. That have seen a track day and held up well on Shenandoah at a BMW HpDE.

[SJK]

I use the HPS's on the 997, they are great on the street as an upgrade over stock. Never made any noise and relatively dust free compared to stock.

Stephen

[cmartin]

HPS is it, I'll report back when everything comes in.

[cmartin]

Got the pads in tonight. New lines, rotors and fluid, typical 27 yr old car stuff. A little more noise than I wanted, maybe I need to go through bedding again?, but it seems like a big improvement.

Thanks again for the recommendation