dreamer_girl

Hiya - I'm sure this question gets asked loads, but I can't find anything specific to the Hawkeye STi.

My front pads are getting pretty low, and the Subaru price for a pair of standard pads is >£200 (about 280 fitted), there must be cheaper options !!

I don't take the car on track, it's just road-use so I don't want track focused pads, but obviously decent pads for fast road use and the occasional trip to Milbrook.

I've heard good things about Mintex 1144, but not in relation to this car....

Any advice welcomed as they'll need sorting pretty soon!

Also, how easy is it to change the pads?

chrisdicko

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Very easy to change the pads! I did my discs and pads, which requires removing the callipers etc, and I did it in under 1.5 hours.

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I'd go for Ferodo DS2500's or Performance Friction pads. Speak to Godspeed, AS Performance or BOB'5 on here for good prices. I went for the Performance Friction ones.

Tenby

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easy enough to change pads. performance friction pads are the daddies. got mine from BOB'5 : SUPERHIDS ONLINE STORE - WHOLESALE PRICES DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC

madfiddler

That's the Z (PF.11) Compound yes, not the 01 Race Compound ?

Thanks,

m

corradoboy

For spirited road use Mintex 1144 will be OK, but 1155 will stand a bit more abuse. Similarly Ferodo DSPF (were DS2000) or DS2500. I'v always rated Pagid RS421, and PF pads seem to perform brilliantly in my mates STi.

As others have said, they're a doddle DIY job.

dynamix

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DS2500 will kill the discs if you even go anywhere near the track and drive fast. They will leave deposits on the discs and make them feel warped. bye bye discs.

Performance Friction Z compound are the ones you need. (PF.11)

cster

Deja Vu - that is exactly what happened to mine.
It wasn't a problem on the road, but when tracking, it felt like the front right disc was seriosly warped.
An expensive lesson!
Buyer beware

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Performance Friction pads now available to buy online: SUPERHIDS ONLINE STORE - WHOLESALE PRICES DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC

Z Compound (PF.11) recommended for fast road and occasional track
01 Race Compound recommended for track.