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Originally Posted by cossie1600
hps are probably the worst pads you can buy, completely overrated thanks to internet forums
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The HPS compound is not a track compound by any means, nor is it aggressive auto-cross pad. Hawk does not sell it that way, although a less scrupulous dealer might. It has a reasonable friction level and good durability, is easy on rotors and generates light to moderate dust. This satisfies the needs of plenty of owners, but not those who have high performance, canyon-bombing or track duty in mind. I've tested and/or evaluated probably a hundred compounds by now and can say with a high level of confidence that HPS is nowhere near the "worst pads you can buy". That said, it is way overdue for an update, which I hear is in the works.