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5. Hawk Performance pads incorporate technology gleaned from its parent company's extensive experience in aerospace, industrial, and military arenas. The High Performance Street (HPS) pads shown here utilize a Ferro-Carbon compound that advertises low dust, high friction at any temperature, almost no noise, longer pad life, and longer rotor life--all while providing improved performance.
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6. Performance Friction Brakes uses Multi-Layer Technology in its street-going pads. Beneath the carbon metallic or ceramic compound friction material lie two layers that combat brake noise, and an Ionic Fusion attachment layer that ensures the pad and the stress-relieved backing plate remain a one-piece unit. Visco elastic shims further reduce noise--PFB claims a 95 percent reduction in noise, along with faster stops, extended pad and rotor life, and a firmer brake pedal to boot.
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7. SBS (Scandinavian Brake Systems) pads for the street come in two versions: the ceramic compound Pro Touring version, and the carbon-ceramic compound Pro Track type. Both claim to eliminate brake fade, keep rotor wear low, and have rising friction levels toward the end of a stop. Pro Touring pads keep the dust and noise low, while Pro Track pads feature a high level of initial bite. Advanced technologies in the areas of pad retention, pad degassing, and material blending are also used.
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8. Wilwood is one of the newest entrants in the performance brake pad market with its PolyMatrix brand. These pads claim a "unique balance" of abrasive and adhesive friction elements to provide superior stopping power without undue rotor wear. Wilwood's Nucap Retention System consists of hook-like steel projections on the backing plate that are molded into the friction material to create a virtually one-piece unit. Compounds "E", "D", "Q", and "T" are appropriate for various types of performance street use.
EBC Brakes USA Ltd.
806 Buchanan Blvd. Unit 115-256
Boulder City
NV  89005
SBS/Friction Technical Services
3108 West Thomas Rd. Ste. 1201
Phoenix
AZ  85017
Hawk Performance
(800) 542-0972

www.hawkperformance.com
Wilwood Engineering
Performance Friction Brakes
83 Carbon Metallic Hwy.
Clover
SC  29710

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