When it comes to choosing the right replacement brake pads for your car, it can be a tricky decision as you need to consider a number of factors including the type of use you have in mind (road use only, track days, etc) and your own personal driving style. To help you make up your mind, we've put together a detailed breakdown of each of the brake compounds used in the Hawk Performance racing line and their respective characteristics...

HAWK BLACK

• Code: M

• Optimal Range: 200-700 F

• Min/Max: 100-900 F

• Torque: Medium torque

• All-purpose race compound

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.

HAWK DTC-30

• Code: W

• Optimal Range: 100-800 F optimal temperature range

• Min/Max: 100-1200 F operating temperatures

• Torque: Medium torque

• Consistent, smooth braking

• Good cold effectiveness

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.

HAWK DTC-50

• Code: V

• Optimal Range: 500-1100 F optimal temperature range

• Min/Max: 500-1100 F operating temperatures

• Torque: Very high torque

• Aggressive initial bite

• Excellent modulation and release characteristics

• High temperature fade resistance

• Designed for high deceleration rates

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.


HAWK DTC-60

• Code: G

• Optimal Range: 700-1100 F optimal temperature range

• Min/Max: 400-1600 F operating temperatures

• Torque: High torque

• Superior release and torque control

• Very low abrasive rotor wear

• Popular choice on lightweight front axle applications, with or without ABS

• Applicable to NASCAR/NASCAR modified, ARCA, Super Late models, pavement circle track, Pro 2/Pro 4 Off Road Trucks/Pro Lite, Sports Car/GT/GS, Open Wheel/Formula

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.

HAWK DTC-70

• Code: U

• Optimal Range: 800-1200 F optimal temperature range

• Min/Max: 400-1600 F operating temperatures

• Torque: High Torque

• High performance high torque compound

• Superior rotor and pad wear

• Excellent modulation and release characteristics

• Applicable to NASCAR/NASCAR modified, ARCA, Super Late models, pavement circle track, Pro 2/Pro 4 Off Road Trucks/Pro Lite, Sports Car/GT/GS, Open Wheel/Formula, Monster Trucks

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.

HAWK DTC-80

• Code: Q

• Optimal Range: 600-1500 F optimal temperature range

• Min/Max: 500-1700 F operating temperatures

• Torque: High torque

• High initial bite

• Consistent brake torque level over temperature range

• Consistent with pressure at high temperatures over 1200 F

• Superior pad and rotor wear

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.

HAWK HP PLUS

• Code: N

• Optimal Range: 300-600 F optimal temperature range

• Min/Max: 100-800 F operating temperatures

• Low to mid temperature range

• Fade resistant

• Smooth & predictable torque

• Ideal for Autocross

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.

HAWK HT-10

• Code: S

• Optimal Range: 500-1100 F optimal temperature range

• Min/Max: 300-1300 F operating temperatures

• Torque: High Torque

• Good static and dynamic coefficient

• Excellent modulation characteristics

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.

HAWK BLUE

• Code: E

• Optimal Range: 350-800

• Min/Max: 250-1000

• Torque: Medium

• WARNING

• All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors.

• Intermediate initial bite

• Increased mid-mu characteristics

HAWK ER-1

Code: D

Optimal Range: 700-1100 F optimal temperatures

Min/Max: 400-1600 F operating temperatures

Torque: Medium to High torque

Consistent medium-to-high friction

Specific emphasis on modulation, release and pedal communication

Ideal for light-to-medium weight vehicles in HPDE, Track Day events, Time Trials, or Endurance Racing

Higher coefficient of friction than competing endurance pads, wtih matched or improved lifespan

All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors