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Hawk HP+ Brake Pads
Wilwood BB SL /AP Racing CP8350
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(Hawk compound code N)
The Hawk HP+ offers more bite and heat capacity than the HPS, and is a good choice for an autoX or canyon driving pad. The HP+ puts out more dust than the HPS, but noise is the most common complaint among customers. They tend to squeal a bit when daily driven. Essex does not recommend the HP+ for track driving unless your car is light, has low power, and is on street tires. The HP+ does not have a high enough max operating temperature to work well on the track for most cars. The HP+ is an appropriate street pad for owners who want the ability to drive them a little harder than the typical street pad, and are willing to sacrifice some noise in exchange for increased performance.
Hawk Performance Street Brake Pads now come with Hawk Gearhead Grease Paks, designed to minimize brake noise. Essex does not recommend using the Grease Pak if you plan on driving your car aggressively and putting a lot of heat into your brake system. Under such conditions, the grease can essentially "cook" on the back of the pad, making a mess of your pads, rotors, and calipers.
HP Plus / Autocross Hawk Performance’s HP Plus brake pad compound is ideal for Autocross and Track Day drivers looking for a high performance race compound that can take the heat of the track and get you home safely without having to change the pads.
HP Plus utilizes a unique Ferro-Carbon, high-tech friction material that was developed and manufactured for sport driving in autocross, Solo II and “track day” applications. The Ferro-Carbon formulation offers lower wear rates and higher torque values than other competitive materials.
Extremely high coefficient of friction makes HP Plus the perfect upgrade over stock for high performance streetcars used in autocross competition or that experience repetitive, heavy braking.
Key Features:
- Extremely High Friction Output
- Fade Resistant
- Worthy for Autocross & Club Racing Events
Warning! Due to the dramatic friction levels produced by this product to achieve "race-level" braking, rotor wear, noise, dust, and pad life may be affected.
All Hawk Performance street brake pads provide a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring products to be free of defects from manufacturer’s workmanship and materials. See the FAQ section on our website (www.hawkperformance.com) warranty information.
Note:
Hawk Performance burnishes its HP Plus brake pads as a final step in the factory, but all brake pads have to be bedded-in with the rotors (new or used) that they will be used against. Properly bedding-in new brake pads results in a transfer film being generated at the pad and rotor interface to maximize brake performance.
| Essex Part # | 04 521 .800N |
| Manufacturer Part # | HB521N.800 |
| FMSI # | |
| Composition | Semi-metallic |
| Category | Street |
| Max Operating Temp* | 1000F |
| Dust | Moderate |
| Noise | Moderate |
| Bite / Mu | Moderate |
| Judder/Vibration | Low |
| Pad wear | Low to Moderate |
| Rotor wear | Low |
Please follow the manufacturer's recommended installation instructions.
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| Product Name | Hawk HP+ Brake Pads | Mintex F2R Brake Pads | Ferodo DS1-11 Brake Pads |
| Price | $109.81 | $191.10 | $95.44 |
| Essex Part # | 04 521 .800N | 06 1292 1675F2R | 11 FRP0506W-N |
| Manufacturer Part # | HB521N.800 | 1292F2R16.75 | FRP506W |
| FMSI # | |||
| Compound | HP+ | Mintex F2R | DS1.11 |
| Composition | Semi-metallic | Semi-metallic | Semi-metallic |
| Category | Street | Endurance | Endurance |
| Max Operation Temp | 1000F | 1700F | 1400 F |
| Dust | Moderate | High | High |
| Noise | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Bite/Mu | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Judder/Vibration | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Pad Wear | Low to Moderate | Low | Moderate to Low |
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