Hawk Performance Brake Pads are used by some of the best motorsports teams in the world and has dominated the motorsports industry since 1990. Recognized as a leader in friction technology, Hawk Performance provides improved braking over original equipment and leading market competitors. Hawk is continually working on improving their product and creating new pad compounds for every type of driving situation. From the street to the track Hawk has you covered.
At IMGT3 we trust Hawk as our pad of choice on our Porsche 911.
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Compounds available from IMGT3 Performance:
Street Compounds
HPS:
Looking for an easy and affordable way to enhance your driving experience on your sports car, coupe, or sedan? Look no further than the Hawk Performance HPS (High Performance Street) pad. Hawk HPS pads offer a remarkable 20-40% improvement in stopping power and brake fade resistance compared to original equipment or standard replacement pads. The Ferro-Carbon compound composition of the HPS allows the driver to experience an increase in responsiveness to driver inputs and increased durability.
Some of the key benefits of the HPS pad include:
• Extended pad life
• Gentle on rotors
• High friction/torque in hot and cold operation
• Low noise and quiet operation
• Improved braking over factory supplied pads
• Low level of brake dust in normal street driving
HP Plus:
Designed for sports cars, coupes and sedans, Hawk Performance HP Plus disc brake pads are a perfect solution for vehicle owners looking for a pad that can take the heat of the track, yet flexible enough to be driven on public roads. The Hawk Performance HP Plus pad is composed of a Ferro-Carbon compound which can be used in autocross, Solo II and a variety of light “track day” applications. Hawk Performance designed and engineered the HP Plus pad with the serious street and autocross enthusiast in mind. The HP Plus pads have a high friction level and initial bite which is more responsive to driver input than most factory supplied pads.
Some of the key benefits of the Hawk HP Plus pads are:
• Elevated temperature range of operation
• Excellent high friction output and initial bite
• Designed for the autocross and high performance enthusiast driver
• Flexible and durable pad that can be used on public roads and on the track
• 100-800°F Operating temperature range
Motorsports Compounds
Blue 9012:
The most popular motorsport compound Hawk Performance offers, the Blue 9012 pad offers excellent modulation and braking power for a wide variety of applications. Strong initial bite combined with exceptional pedal feel provides drivers confidence during road racing and rally events. These features make the Blue 9012 pad extremely popular with experienced lapping day and driver school participants. Feel for yourself why this is the #1 selling brake pad material for the SCCA.
Key Features of the Blue 9012 Compound are:
• Wide operating temperature of 250-1,000°F
• Torque of medium to high
• Excellent modulation and pedal feel
HT-10:
The HT-10 disc pad compound from Hawk Performance offers drivers a smooth initial bite. Coupled with a very consistent pedal feel and intermediate to high torque, you have a pad that can inspire confidence in every brake zone you face. The HT-10 also offers excellent modulation and release characteristics as well. This pad is great for road racing or pavement circle track use that requires more torque and temperature range than the Blue 9012 compound.
Key Features of the HT-10 Compound are:
• 300-1,300°F operating range
• Excellent modulation and release
• Intermediate to high torque
DTC-60:
The latest formulation from Hawk Performance, the DTC-60 pad, offers high torque, superior release, and control characteristics. The DTC-60 pad was designed for vehicles with high deceleration rates, with or without down force. Can be used on vehicles with and without ABS, and has gained popularity for use on lighter weight front axle applications.
Key benefits of the DTC-60 include:
• High temp and high torque
• Offers excellent torque control
• 400-1,600°F temperature operating range
• Excellent modulation and release characteristics
DTC-70:
Designed for vehicles with high top speeds and repeated high deceleration rates, the DTC-70 pad from Hawk Performance has no equal. The DTC-70 offers extremely high torque with aggressive, yet controllable initial bite. Drivers often use the DTC-70 in conjunction with the DTC-60 if a split friction levels between the front and rear axles are desired. Hawk suggests the DTC-70 not to be used on vehicles with ABS. The DTC-70 is not recommended on rear axle applications on vehicles weighing less than 2,300 lbs.
Key Features of the DTC-70 Compound are:
• Wide temperature operating range of 400-1,600°F
• Extremely high torque and aggressive, yet controllable initial bite
• Great pad combination with the DTC-60 for split friction levels
• Designed for vehicles with a high top speed and high deceleration rate