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Hawk Blue 9012 Brake Pads
FMSI #: D0738
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(Hawk compound code E)
The Hawk Blue 9012 has been one of Hawk's most popular intermediate motorsport compounds for many years, and remains a popular choice for low power, lightweight track cars, such as Spec Miata's. Most customers with larger, faster cars opt for a compound with a higher mu and heat capacity for the track, such as the DTC-70.
The Hawk Blue has notoriously aggressive rotor wear when cold, and can be used to strip other pad materials from the rotor. They can therefore be an invaluable tool to have on hand in case any vibrations from uneven pad deposits arise at the track. Hawk Blue's also put off a heavy dust that can be difficult to remove from wheels and body panels, so make sure to clean it off immediately after a trip to the track. Not suitable for street use.
Medium/High torque and temperature compound with excellent brake modulation. #1 selling brake pad material for SCCA.
| Essex Part # | 04 290 .583E |
| Manufacturer Part # | HB290E.583 |
| FMSI # | D0738 |
| Composition | Semi-metallic |
| Category | Club Sport |
| Max Operating Temp* | 1000F |
| Dust | Very High |
| Noise | High |
| Bite / Mu | Moderate to High |
| Judder/Vibration | Very Low |
| Pad wear | Moderate |
| Rotor wear | High |
Please follow the manufacturer's recommended installation instructions.
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| Product Name | Hawk Blue 9012 Brake Pads | AP Racing C300 Endurance Brake Pads | CL RC5+ Brake Pads | Ferodo DS2500 Brake Pads |
| Price | $190.46 | $298.92 | $209.67 | $169.30 |
| Essex Part # | 04 290 .583E | 03 CP0738T15.2 C300 | 07 4049 15.3 RC5+ | 11 FCP1308H-N |
| Manufacturer Part # | HB290E.583 | 03 CP0738T15.2 C300 | 4049RC5+ | FCP1308H |
| FMSI # | D0738 | D0738 | D0738 | D0738 |
| Compound | Blue 9012 | C300 Endurance | RC5+ | DS2500 |
| Composition | Semi-metallic | Semi-metallic | Sintered | Semi-metallic |
| Category | Club Sport | Full Race | Club Sport/Full Race | Street/Club Sport |
| Max Operation Temp | 1000F | 1400F | 1800F | 1300 F |
| Dust | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Noise | High | Very High | Low to Moderate | Low to Moderate |
| Bite/Mu | Moderate to High | High | Moderate to High | Moderate |
| Judder/Vibration | Very Low | Low | Very Low | Low |
| Pad Wear | Moderate | Very Low | Low | Moderate to High (on track) |
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