Hawk  HP Plus Sport Pads - Enhanced Compound

Performance Street, Autocross/Track

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Hawk's HP Plus Sport Pads (Enhanced Compound) are designed for use on the road, as well as provide a high level of performance at an Autocross or Track Day event. Hawk has now combined the best of both HP Plus and Street/Race compounds by maximizing the stopping power and fade resistance of their HP Plus (Original Compound), while maintaining the street and track versatility of Street/Race. Due to the aggressive nature of this pad compound though, increased noise and dust should be expected over other street compounds.

The HP Plus (Enhanced Compound) displays lower pad wear and noticeably improved rotor wear over the previous HP Plus (Original Compound) while exhibiting less temperature sensitivity, for improved modulation and driver confidence.

All HP Plus product manufactured after July 16, 2018 is manufactured with the new, enhanced compound.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • New, enhanced compound improves wear for longer pad life
  • Extremely high friction level for responsiveness and resistance to brake fade
  • Suitable for autocross and track day events
  • Elevated temperature resistance

Note:

Brake pads are wear items and as such, should be inspected regularly and replaced as necessary. Pads should be replaced when approximately 1/8th inch of friction material remains on the steel backing plate.

Even though Hawk Performance burnishes its brake pads as a final step in the factory, all brake pads must be bedded-in with the rotors (new or used) that they will be used with. Properly bedding-in new brake pads results in a transfer film being generated at the pad and rotor interface to maximize brake performance.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Hawk HP Plus Sport Pads - Enhanced Compound

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Consumer Reviews

  • April 08, 2021 (Verified Purchase)

    3.4 out of 5

    The performance of this pad is great! Stopping power is great. If you have a dedicated autocross/track car these would be great pads. The massive amount of noise is not acceptable for daily driving. I Daily this car and autocross. The description in this product should warn a bit more about the noise. I have installed many set of break pads. I bought these assuming I would have a little noise here and there and would be ok with it. My little Mazda sounds like a semi stopping at almost every stop. I will need to order a more streetable set.

    • Vehicle:

      2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

    • Vehicle Miles:

      120,000

    • Miles Driven on Product:

      200

    • Driving Style:

      Spirited

    • Driving Conditions:

      Autocross

    • Pads:

      Hawk HP Plus Sport Pads - Enhanced Compound

    • Rotors:

      Stock

    • Lines:

      Stock

    • Calipers:

      Stock

    • Location:

      GLENVILLE, MN

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    10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

  • August 28, 2020 (Verified Tire Rack Customer)

    3.0 out of 5

    After 4 track days, there is still a lot of pad left. But it seems to be glazed, with distinct discoloration variation on the surface of the pad. And the trailing edge of the pad is crumbling away like a graham cracker, like the bonding agent is failing. This is stock brake system and these are supposed to be high temp resistant pads.

    • Vehicle:

      2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

    • Vehicle Miles:

      40,000

    • Miles Driven on Product:

      200

    • Driving Style:

      Spirited

    • Driving Conditions:

      Track Days

    • Pads:

      Hawk HP Plus Sport Pads - Enhanced Compound

    • Rotors:

      Other

    • Lines:

      Stock

    • Calipers:

      Stock

    • Location:

      PITTSBURGH, PA

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    8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

  • May 09, 2020 (Verified Tire Rack Customer)

    4.2 out of 5

    These pads are great for autocross and track days. They work from cold to hot. Good pedal feel. No fade.

    • Vehicle:

      2000 Mazda Miata LS

    • Vehicle Miles:

      100,000

    • Miles Driven on Product:

      200

    • Driving Style:

      Spirited

    • Driving Conditions:

      Autocross

    • Pads:

      Hawk HP Plus Sport Pads - Enhanced Compound

    • Rotors:

      Stock

    • Lines:

      Stock

    • Calipers:

      Stock

    • Location:

      TERRELL, TX

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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

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