Hawk Performance Ceramic

Hawk understands the needs of today's ceramic brake pad users and has specifically formulated our composite material to meet - and beat - the stringent low noise, ultra-low dust performance standards they have set. Engineered to reduce brake NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness),Hawk PC (Performance Ceramic) is a premium disc brake pad that delivers excellent performance mile after mile. Providing a linear friction profile that allows your vehicle's ABS system to operate most effectively, the unique compound has the advantage of never sacrificing power to achieve traditional ceramic pad attributes. With Hawk's PC, you can expect reduced brake pad wear, longer rotor life, and our quietest ride ever.

Expert Opinion

The Hawk PC (Performance Ceramic) is a great compound when your top priority is to minimize brake dust. This compound is a very popular replacement for OEM Brembo packages supplied on performance vehicles such as Corvettes, Mustangs, Challengers, Chargers, Subaru STI, and many others. If you are not looking to have increased brake performance over the stock level and want to virtually eliminate brake dust, the Hawk Performance Ceramic is what you are looking for.

Hawk Performance Ceramic Compound Characteristics:

Extremely Quite
Ultra-low Dust
Improved Stopping Power
Gentle on rotors
Stable Friction Output
100-650 Deg F Operating Temperature Range
100-450 Deg F Optimal Temperature Range

Compound Chart

WARNING

This product can expose you to Silica, crystalline (airborne particles of respirable size), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Hawk Brake Pad Installation Procedure

Install Brake pads properly. Be sure pads are securely positioned in the caliper.
Flush system with fresh brake fluid.
Check all hydraulic parts for excess wear and tear.
Check disc for proper thickness, parallelism, and lateral run-out.
Check disc for scoring or grooves over .012"" depth. If either applies, resurfacing or replacement is required.
If disc does not need resurfacing then contamination from the previous brake pads must be removed. Sand discs with Garnet sandpaper using moderate pressure. Use soap and water to clean off disc surface after sanding and machining. Discs should be free and clear of oil, grease, and brake fluid
Inspect calipers for freedom of movement. Lubricate where necessary

Hawk Brake Pad Bedding Procedure - Street Compounds

Make 6-10 slow-downs from approximately 30-35 mph to 5 mph. applying moderate pressure. Do not come to a complete stop.
Make an additional 2 to 3 harder stops from approximately 40-45 mph. to zero.
DO NOT DRAG THE BRAKES! (after stopping - do not leave your foot on the brake pedal)
Allow 15 minutes or more for the brake system to cool down.
Your new Hawk pads are ready for use.

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

Carlisle Brake & Friction (CBF) warrants Hawk Performance® branded products to be free of defects from workmanship and materials. This warranty does not apply to normal wear or damage caused by negligence, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal operations, or improper installation or service. CBF does not make any other warranty claims, either expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will CBF/Hawk Performance be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, whether such damages are claimed on account of breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, or strict product liability. This includes without limitation, damage to property, or other economic losses that may be incurred. Any, and all, warranty claims must be processed through CBF. All valid warranty claims will be replaced and/or reimbursed with Hawk Performance® branded products of equal or greater value.

* Disclaimer to “Limited Life-Time Warranty”: Motorsports brake pads and rotors are developed for high performance events. Racing is a dangerous sport. Hawk Performance® racing brake pads and rotors are sold without warranty expressed or implied. No warranty or representation is made as to this product’s ability to protect the user from injury or death. The user assumes that risk.

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