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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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Hey guys I was just wondering what are good brake pads for my 04 civic ex. I've been reading that hawks are really but they're a bit expensive... has anyone tried raybestos or duralast? I'm just wondering how other brands compare with hawk.
 
Old Dec 21, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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I know you said that the hawks are kind of expensive, but i've been pretty happy with my hawk hps brake pads.
 
Old Dec 21, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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get some ceramic duralast and you will be fine with them
 
Old Dec 21, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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which one is better ceramic, semimetallic, or organic? I want something that lasts long with low dusting and good stopping power...
 
Old Dec 21, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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brembo?
 
Old Dec 21, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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If you go to advance auto store, autozone or whatever, you can buy a brake pad with lifetime warranty. With that, who cares how long it last because when it wears out, you get a new one for free as long as you keep the receipt.

 
Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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redstuff brakes.
 
Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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DO NOT BUY RAYBESTOS BRAKES!!!!! YOU WILL REGRET IT!
 
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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ceramic all the way if you want low dust.
 
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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hey guys i bought some hawk hps brake pads and during light braking i hear squealing... is that normal? how can i fix that problem?
 



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