84wuzmy1st

Looking for some advice on what to do with my brakes.

They are definitely the original pads, rotors, etc. from 1985. The original owner basically replaced the fluid and that was it before selling it to me.

They work, but are less than awe inspiring and border on scary/weak 70ish-0.

If my first step is to replace the pads with some new hawk pads, what else should I purchase when changing the pads?

I have heard original pads when very old just don't work very well so I thought that is where I would start.

GKK

Hawk HPS pads are Great!... I would also, flush out and replace all the brake fluid.

Visually inspect the Calipers, Rotors and hoses for cracks and replace if necessary.

Cruizin

Assuming your rotors are not scored make sure you remove them and scuff both sides with 120grit sand paper. When the pads get hot they transfer friction material onto the disc so that your disc pads are actually rubbing against like material on the disc.

You won't get an optimum result while you have two different types of material rubbing against one another. 120 grit on an orbital sander until you get a series of little round score marks evenly all over the rotor surface will mean the old material has gone & give you a good surface for your new pads to bed into. Then follow the correct bedding program for your pads (should come with the new pads).

When you first drive the car after scuffing the discs you'll have virtually NO brakes until you have heated your pads several times so be ready for this.

hooked073

just how I do it with rotors this old I would replace the rotors also. Along with that I would get a set of loaded calipers with the pad of your choice and replace the rubber hoses. I just got into a habbit of doing things this way and it may cost you a 150.00 more out of pocket. but then you have something you should not have to worry about for years to come. plus peace of mind knowing what you have

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

I would go with the Carbotech 1521 pad and some centric rotors. This combo will work great on the street and keep your brake dust to a minimum. A pad description and price is below if interested please contact me at 216-780-8825.

Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™ The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.

F $120 R $110