Xenonk Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 it's not june yet.. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 installed the pads today: HB432F.661 (front pads) fit just right on my 05 Legacy I HB434F.543 (rears) won't fit the 2.5I first 2 are of the similarities of the front brake pads, the second one is of the rear pads differences and the abuse on the front rotor of the front pads. also the car seems to have a vry unnatural brake feel. it goes, then all of a sudden it just feels like a parachute is being deployed. I called tirerack and they said they will replace the rear pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 that's for an 2.5i (which are some older legacy or impreza fitment).. the 2.5GT front are a new pad that Subaru never used before (which the Tribeca also uses the same caliper). The rears on the GT are similar to a WRX (I forgot the number, I think it's DT-770). Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 i mentioned that above, and on the box for my rears there is a D770 mentioned right below the Hawk part #. gotta go grab the box for the front. i think the fronts on the 2.5i are caried from the previous generation legacy BH maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REM87O Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 The last email I had from Tom said that they would be ready mid-June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNS Brakes Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 D770 is the rear number - same as 02 WRX Should we just all email Hawk non-stop till they submit and make them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I've got the same Hawk HPS rear pads (HB434F.543) on my 2.5GT and the rears fit fine, no issues whatsoever... I had the Carbotech Bobcats prior to the HPS and the shapes were practically identical. 2.5GT vs. 2.5I are different brake applications right? ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 ^ how's the noise/dust with the HPS rears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I have Hawk HPS pads all-around (STI fronts/LGT rear) Noise is not an issue, I had the bobcats prior and they were great pads, bed them in and they were quiet and fine, but i do alot of stop & go traffic here in SoCal so after awhile the Bobcats would become noisy!! So i went to HPS's all around (plus STI brembos up front) and no noise whatso ever...Dusting is minmal compared to the Bobcats. Hope that helps! ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 2.5GT vs. 2.5I are different brake applications right? for the fronts, DEFINITELY YES. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefun Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Any news from Hawk? Are pads for GT available now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNS Brakes Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 late June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 late June guess on price? $150ish for fronts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 the rear pads for the 2.5i should be the same as the 2.5RS. i just got mine today and they seem like they are going to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 late June And Hopefully we'll get a bunch Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 could you put hawks in the front and leave stockers in the back and still have "balanced" braking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 ^ the Hawk HPS and HP Plus are fine for your 3.0R if you want to do it that way.. the rear doesnt do all that much for us to begin with. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 ^ the Hawk HPS and HP Plus are fine for your 3.0R if you want to do it that way.. the rear doesnt do all that much for us to begin with. It should be fine. However, Hawks are cheap. Youre going to be looking at something like $60 or less for the HPS/Ceramics. I would however recommend the Ceramics as they dust less Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 how do the ceramics compare to the HPS pads at braking? noise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 how do the ceramics compare to the HPS pads at braking? noise? The HPS should brake better, but has more noise/dust than the ceramic. Carbotech Bobcats are kinda like a HPS performance with ceramic dust qualities. Possibility of more noise... HP+ is even more aggressive, but noise and dust will be present and prolly would annoy people more than Bobcats would. HT10/14s: would be perfect for track use. DTC60/70: prolly would recommend R-comps as they have really high initial torque. Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 seems people are happier with the hawks hps i was thinking of hawk hps (front), techna fit brake lines all around, and regular brake fluid (no autocross for the red beast). with 20,000 on the front rotors it was suggested to resurface the rotors. i thought using a scuffing wheel would accomplish the same unless there are grooves? going in the right direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 seems people are happier with the hawks hps i was thinking of hawk hps (front), techna fit brake lines all around, and regular brake fluid (no autocross for the red beast). with 20,000 on the front rotors it was suggested to resurface the rotors. i thought using a scuffing wheel would accomplish the same unless there are grooves? going in the right direction? The HPS are slightly less aggressive than the Bobcats. So the chances of noise are less. Remember that with any higher performance pad, you are increasing the chances of added noise. Some people have had noise w/ Bobcats, some have not. This may very well be the case with HPS, but in my opinion, the chances will be less. Also remember that these compounds (Bobcat, HPS, etc) are all generic to all models. OE pads are specifically engineered for the vehicle they go on. They go through countless hours to make sure the pad compound, backing plate material/design, rotor materials and overall brake system work well together, yet make no noise. Free Sonax Cleaner Deal http://www.brakeswap.com Carbotech, Hawk, PFC, DBA Rotors, Motul, Wilwood, Castrol... Great service. No bumping required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 as long as they grab and don't fade like the stockers. my car needs the extra bite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinefun Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 1.So, does it make sense to wait Hawk or just go for Carbotech Bobcats? 2.On a side note, my GT is about 50K (mostly highway). Rotors look good to me and I wonder if I still need to turn them? Thanks for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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