New wheels, should I replace brake pads?

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Old May 5, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Wagner TQ'sI've run them for nearly 10 years now. They are great!
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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I ordered them today!!
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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On the rockauto website - the pads come in a "set" correct? so the "front" includes the left and right sides - right? Same with the rear set?

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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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On the rockauto website - the pads come in a "set" correct? so the "front" includes the left and right sides - right? Same with the rear set?

Scott
I have never seen pads sold for one corner, before. Every set I have ever seen was for both sides of either the front or rear.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Also - is anyone using an upgraded rotor - slotted/drilled or anything? If so, what brand?

Thanks.

Scott
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by luner99
On the rockauto website - the pads come in a "set" correct? so the "front" includes the left and right sides - right? Same with the rear set?

Scott
They come like socks, sold in pairs!
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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haha - gotcha...
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ucfperspicere
I'm partial to Hawk pads , but people seem to like the TQs.

As long as you don't get ceramics you're okay. Ceramics will burn up, warp and destroy your rotors, especially cheap ones!
What makes you partial to Hawk pads? How are they with dust?

I know the Hawk HPS pads are popular with Mustangs.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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What makes you partial to Hawk pads? How are they with dust?
I like them for the performance, primarily. They stop the big truck with relative ease and smoothness. And I don't experience any break fade, even when going 90 on the freeway or up and down mountains in N.Ga. and N.C. (of course, this could be attributed to the PowerSlot rotors, but I've always used them together).

They're really not great with dust. As long as you wash every couple weeks it's okay, but longer than that and you'll probably start noticing it.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 02:12 AM
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I'm currently seeing Wagner TQ's on rockauto for $38.99 a pair?! :-O Can that be right?
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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Yep.. That's about what I paid for mine last week. I placed my order last wednesday, and received them early Saturday, and had them on by Saturday afternoon. I think total price including shipping was like $89. Then don't forget the $30 mail-in rebate!!
 
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