I would say the hawk ceramics are a little less performant than the ebc red based on some weekend driving. It’s still fine for street driving but I was able to fade them quite easily in the mountains. It’s fine though, just brake less 
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The definitive Hawk Brake Pad guide, with Low dust option
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I agree. Not for hard driving or on the track. I would probably change to the racingbrake pads for the track.
It's also my opinion that the hawks have quite a bit more dust than the EBC Red -- but in specific hard braking situations only. The heat really breaks down these pads a lot -- I'd say under harder use they dust just as much as the stock pads.
I really don't want to waste the stock pads but my car has the new gloss version of the diamond cut and in a 20 mile trip they are all matte looking from the dust. I'm gonna try to stick it out but Im not sure how long Ill last before I say screw it and switch.
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If anyone is looking for a US vendor that isn't a total ripoff, I just got mine from AWD Motorsports via eBay.
Just installed them today and they are a perfect fit. Drove about 20 miles so far and they are so much nicer than the stock pads (in terms of feel). Can't really comment on the dusting yet other than I cleaned my calipers when I changed them and they are still clean, which typically wasn't the case with the stock pads.
Hawk PerformanceCeramic Brake Pads For 12-14 McLaren MP4-12C HB585Z.660 Front | eBay
Part #: HB585Z.660. Part # HB585Z.660. Applications: 12-14 McLaren MP4-12C. With Hawk's PC, you can expect reduced brake pad wear, longer rotor life, and our quietest ride ever. Hawk Performance Performance Ceramic Brake Pads - Front.
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Hawk PerformanceCeramic Brake Pads For 12-14 McLaren MP4-12C HB586Z.660 Rear | eBay
Part #: HB586Z.660. Part # HB586Z.660. Applications: 12-14 McLaren MP4-12C. With Hawk's PC, you can expect reduced brake pad wear, longer rotor life, and our quietest ride ever. Hawk Performance Performance Ceramic Brake Pads - Rear.
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Just installed them today and they are a perfect fit. Drove about 20 miles so far and they are so much nicer than the stock pads (in terms of feel). Can't really comment on the dusting yet other than I cleaned my calipers when I changed them and they are still clean, which typically wasn't the case with the stock pads.
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