Are cross drilled brakes better?

Given the choice between drill holes and slots, the drill holes will give you better braking power over slots for normal city/highway driving. This is why high end BMW, Porsche, Corvette, and Mercedes rotors are drilled, not slotted. However, for track racing (high speed stops), slotted rotors are the better choice.

Are Hawk brakes good?

Hawk Performance HPS pads offer 20-40% more stopping power and higher resistance to brake fade than most Original Equipment or standard replacement pads. This makes them more responsive and durable than most standard original brakes and makes Hawk Performance HPS pads the first…and least expensive…

Are Power Stop brakes good?

When it comes to performance the brakes feel just as nice as the stock brakes did and I have had no issues with regular driving or towing. I would recommend these brakes based on being cheaper than ford replacements and ease of installation.

Can you use any brake pads with drilled and slotted rotors?

Ceramic pads work fine on cross drill slotted rotors. Metallic pads will work just as well, up to a point. Ceramic pads tend to last longer than metallic pads and score the rotors less. Under extreme braking conditions, a ceramic pad will dissipate heat and cool down faster than a metallic pad.

Are EBC brakes worth the money?

EBC has built a strong reputation for high performance brakes for racing and street use and I can vouch for their performance myself now. Will buy again and I recommend them to anyone who wants easy-to-install brakes that perform better than the original brakes that came with their car.

Who makes PowerStop?

CEO Arvin Scott
Based in Bedford Park, IL and co-founded by CEO Arvin Scott, Power Stop is a leading supplier of aftermarket brake kits and brake components. Power Stop is the pioneer of the “brake kit” – consumer-friendly all-in-one brake replacement and upgrade packages customized to your car make and model.

How long do PowerStop brakes last?

There are a significant number of complaints from customers who were unable to get more than 20k miles from their Powerstop brakes. This includes the notoriously popular evolution brake pads.

What are the best brake pads for drilled and slotted rotors?

Do Hawk brake pads contain asbestos?

All Hawk Performance brake pads are 100% asbestos, lead, chromium, cadmium and antimony free and manufactured in ISO certified facilities.