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Old 02-15-2012, 07:11 AM   #1
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The R4-E seems to be a Porterfield pad. Can you clarify? I am looking for suitable street/track pads at this moment.

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Old 02-15-2012, 11:35 AM   #2
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The R4-E seems to be a Porterfield pad. Can you clarify? I am looking for suitable street/track pads at this moment.

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Oops, you are right. Sorry, brain fade. Porterfield R4-E is good at the track or Hawk HP Plus as a solid, moderate heat range,moderate price street/track pad. I have not used the Hawks personally but several Boxster buddies do and love them. Here is a recent test on the Hawks:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/performance-brake-pads-compared-hawk-hps-hawk-hp-plus-ebc-yellowstuff/
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I edited my earlier post.
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What you guys think of Hawk products?
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On my 2000S Boxster I replaced them with Balo drilled rotors and Red Box Mintex pads. Balo rotors are German made and at one time a OEM supplier for Porsche. The Mintex pads have low dust and and good every day driving grip. Cost in parts was about $300. I heard the new Balo's have painted hats, from Pelican Parts.
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