i swear i searched but found nothing. where can you buy the haedware that comes with the pad? please so sorry if its a repost

At your dealer. They're about $17 per axle I think (set for 2 wheels)

hey, thanks alot. i wonder if there are better stuff than the stock hardware

It'e pretty basic stuff, metal clips and baclking plates, plus teflon coated plates, I doubt anyone else really cares to manufacture such stuff for the 8 and not sure how it would get better.