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Hawk Performance HPS - HB542F.490
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Hawk Performance Brake Pads: Unmatched Stopping Power

If you're looking for brake pads that can handle everything from spirited drives to everyday commutes, look no further. Hawk Performance brake products are engineered to withstand higher temperatures and aggressive driving styles, ensuring your vehicle stops smoothly and reliably, no matter the road conditions.

Why Choose Hawk Performance Brake Pads?

With over 30 years of expertise in friction and engineering, these pads are crafted to deliver superior safety and stopping power while keeping noise to a minimum. Whether you're hitting the racetrack or just cruising around town, you'll feel the difference in your braking performance.

Key Features

  • Smooth braking feel for enhanced control
  • Perfect for spirited driving enthusiasts
  • Gentle on rotors, promoting extended pad life
  • Consistent brake release characteristics for predictable performance
  • Increased stopping power when you need it most
  • High-performance, high-torque compound for maximum effectiveness
  • Superior wear resistance for both rotors and pads
  • Designed for use with iron/metal rotors (not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors)

Installation Tips for Optimal Performance

Installing your new Hawk Performance brake pads? Here are some handy tips to ensure everything goes smoothly:

  • Make sure the brake pads are securely positioned in the caliper.
  • Check your brake fluid levels and replace or flush as needed.
  • Inspect all hydraulic components for signs of wear and tear.
  • Examine your rotors for deep grooves or scoring; resurface or replace if necessary.
  • If resurfacing isn't needed, clean any contamination from previous pads by sanding the rotors with 130-grit sandpaper. A quick wash with soap and water afterward will help ensure a clean surface.
  • Finally, inspect the calipers to ensure they move freely and lubricate them where necessary.

Experience the Hawk Difference

Upgrade your braking system with Hawk Performance brake pads and feel the confidence that comes from knowing you have the best stopping power at your fingertips. Whether you're on the track or the street, these pads are ready to perform.

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Who is Hawk Performance?

Hawk Performance is a manufacturing company that specializes in creating brake pads for the automotive industry. They have been manufacturing business for more than 25 years and has helped a lot of enthusiasts improve the braking performance of their vehicle. Today, they have become a household name when it comes to friction products and has been used by ordinary enthusiasts and serious race track drivers.

A Brake Pad for Everyone

The company offers a variety of pads depending on your specific need. Whether you want a better track time on your favorite track, or you just wish to have that smooth and quiet braking experience, Hawk Performance has the right products for you.

The company is known to create high quality brake products. This is possible due to their extensive experience borrowed from other industries such as the aerospace and military. They also collect vital data from their track experience that aids them in developing products that would perform even in extreme conditions. Using the most advance manufacturing tools in the market which includes 23 dynamometers for their product testing, they can be sure that they only produce the best product possible.

Purchase Hawk Performance Products at Vivid Racing

Making a vehicle go fast is easy. Making it stop is a whole different story. Make sure that when upgrading your vehicle, don’t forget to check your braking system as well. If you are in search of a brand that you can trust, then Hawk Performance is for you. They offer brake pads for a variety of vehicle models from light to heavy vehicles. Visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that would fit your requirement.




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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