Different Pads on same rotors

[996driver]

I need some input. I put Hawk HPS pads on new rotors and I am totally unhappy with them.

I want to go to Pagid Orange pads on my 996. The question is now that the Hawk pads are bedded to the rotors what is the procedure for removing that layer of (Hawk HPS) material so that I can bed in the new Pagids?

There are ~ 600 miles on these rotors and I do not want to live with the pads but I don't want to lay an incompatible film on top of the film currently on the rotors and create a judder in my brakes.

I certainly don't want to replace rotors.

Will brake cleaner suffice?

Will the more abrasive Pagid pads scrub off the Hawk pad material?

I appreciate the advice.

Gosh, I know, I know, what was I thinking???

Thanks,

Scott

[racerden]

I need some input. I put Hawk HPS pads on new rotors and I am totally unhappy with them.

I want to go to Pagid Orange pads on my 996. The question is now that the Hawk pads are bedded to the rotors what is the procedure for removing that layer of (Hawk HPS) material so that I can bed in the new Pagids?

There are ~ 600 miles on these rotors and I do not want to live with the pads but I don't want to lay an incompatible film on top of the film currently on the rotors and create a judder in my brakes.

I certainly don't want to replace rotors.

Will brake cleaner suffice?

Will the more abrasive Pagid pads scrub off the Hawk pad material?

I appreciate the advice.

Gosh, I know, I know, what was I thinking???

Thanks,

Scott

Although I am not aware of the pad compositions, conventional wisdom dictates you do not need to worry about incompatable film from the previous pads. Here at my dealership (GM) we encounter this situation often when customers have cheap pads installed elsewhere and just need some OEM's. After the burnish process, things work just fine. FYI, clean the rotors with a good detergent & hot water using some steel wool during the process. Many brake cleaners have petroleium based solvents.

Hope it helps,

Denny

[goldenwarrior1]

Concur with Racerden! Clean the rotors with either a non solvent based brake cleaner or hot soapy water and install pads making sure you rinse off the detergent well. I have been changing brakes for over 30 years and have never had any type of reaction from swapping pads. I personally would just flush the rotors with a non solvent based cleaner, with with clean, dry shop towels and then install the pads. I have found CRC Brakleen 05050 to be an excellent choice. I tend to shy away from the cheaper house brands although some have worked well.

Tom

[996driver]

Concur with Racerden! Clean the rotors with either a non solvent based brake cleaner or hot soapy water and install pads making sure you rinse off the detergent well. I have been changing brakes for over 30 years and have never had any type of reaction from swapping pads. I personally would just flush the rotors with a non solvent based cleaner, with with clean, dry shop towels and then install the pads. I have found CRC Brakleen 05050 to be an excellent choice. I tend to shy away from the cheaper house brands although some have worked well.

Tom

I appreciate the replies and have left + marks for helping me out.

Scott

[zoomee]

I swap between the Hawk DTC pads (for track events) and the OEM pads all the time. It usually takes about 100 miles of city driving to clear the pads and bed them with the new material. After that no problems.