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
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.
-
This part is for the Rear of:
- 2010 BMW X3 xDrive30i 3.0L
- 2009 BMW X3 xDrive30i 3.0L
- 2008 BMW Z4 M Roadster 3.2L
- 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe 3.2L
- 2008 BMW X3 3.0si 3.0L
- 2007 BMW Z4 M Roadster 3.2L
- 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe 3.2L
- 2007 BMW X3 3.0si 3.0L
- 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster 3.2L
- 2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe 3.2L
- 2006 BMW X5 4.8is 4.8L
- 2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L
- 2006 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L
- 2006 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0L
- 2006 BMW M3 Compeition
- 2006 BMW M3 Base 3.2L
- 2006 BMW 330Ci Base 3.0L
- 2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L
- 2005 BMW X5 4.8is 4.8L
- 2005 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L
- 2005 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L
- 2005 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0L
- 2005 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L
- 2005 BMW M3 Competition
- 2005 BMW M3 Base 3.2L
- 2005 BMW 330xi Base 3.0L
- 2005 BMW 330i Base 3.0L
- 2005 BMW 330Ci Base 3.0L
- 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2004 BMW X5 4.8is 4.8L
- 2004 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L
- 2004 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L
- 2004 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0L
- 2004 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L
- 2004 BMW X3
- 2004 BMW M3 Base 3.2L
- 2004 BMW 330xi Base 3.0L
- 2004 BMW 330i Base 3.0L
- 2004 BMW 330Ci Base 3.0L
- 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
- 2003 BMW Z8 Base 5.0L
- 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina 4.8L
- 2003 BMW X5 IS
- 2003 BMW X5 4.6is 4.6L
- 2003 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L
- 2003 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L
- 2003 BMW X5
- 2003 BMW M5 Base 5.0L
- 2003 BMW M3 Base 3.2L
- 2003 BMW 330xi Base 3.0L
- 2003 BMW 330i Base 3.0L
- 2003 BMW 330Ci Base 3.0L
- 2002 BMW Z8 Base 5.0L
- 2002 BMW X5 4.6is 4.6L
- 2002 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L
- 2002 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L
- 2002 BMW M5 Base 5.0L
- 2002 BMW M3 Base 3.2L
- 2002 BMW 330xi Base 3.0L
- 2002 BMW 330i Base 3.0L
- 2002 BMW 330Ci Base 3.0L
- 2001 BMW Z8 Base 5.0L
- 2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L
- 2001 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L
- 2001 BMW M5 Base 5.0L
- 2001 BMW M3 Base 3.2L
- 2001 BMW 750iL Base 5.4L
- 2001 BMW 740iL Base 4.4L
- 2001 BMW 740i Base 4.4L
- 2001 BMW 330xi Base 3.0L
- 2001 BMW 330i Base 3.0L
- 2001 BMW 330Ci Base 3.0L
- 2000 BMW Z8 Base 5.0L
- 2000 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L
- 2000 BMW M5 Base 5.0L
- 2000 BMW 750iL Base 5.4L
- 2000 BMW 740iL Base 4.4L
- 2000 BMW 740i Base 4.4L
- 1999 BMW 750iL Base 5.4L Standard Brakes
- 1999 BMW 750iL Base 5.4L Optional Brakes
- 1999 BMW 740iL Base 4.4L Standard Brakes
- 1999 BMW 740iL Base 4.4L Optional Brakes
- 1999 BMW 740i Base 4.4L
- 1998 BMW 750iL Base 5.4L
- 1998 BMW 740iL Base 4.4L
- 1998 BMW 740i Base 4.4L
- 1997 BMW 750iL Base 5.4L
- 1997 BMW 740iL Base 4.4L
- 1997 BMW 740i Base 4.4L
- 1996 BMW 750iL Base 5.4L
- 1996 BMW 740iL Base 4.4L
- 1995 BMW 750iL Base 5.4L
- 1995 BMW 740iL Base 4.0L
- 1995 BMW 740i Base 4.0L