09-12-2004, 11:13 PM
ScottyB Wrote:nice turnout, we got alot done. i learned how to change brake pads today, it was pretty sweet. it's super easy too, which was a great surprise. i swapped out my stock front pads for HP+'s.....after bedding them in here are my thoughts:
pro:
-stops decent cold, even better hot
-they love heat...i used to fear being able to smell my brakes, now its just a sign that the fun is getting started
-pedal feel is basically retained
cons:
-loud
-as
-hell
seriously, when i'm using my brakes at ANY speed below 15mph i might as well just lay on my horn, thats how loud they squeel. small forest mammals run for cover, children laugh and point, and old people cry. i went to McD's and it got to the point where i just started using my e-brake to stop me in the stop and go traffic in the line at the drive through so i didn't have to hear the noise. meanwhile, jay has the HP+'s on every corner of his car and it's near silent. :evil:
welcome to the world of shitty pads. did you bother to waste anti squeel juice on them?
-c