The definitive Hawk Brake Pad guide, with Low dust option

[kitkat]

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

 

[Anothernimbus]

I agree. Not for hard driving or on the track. I would probably change to the racingbrake pads for the track.

 

[kitkat]

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.

 

[RoryBellows]

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.

 

[EatAHelicopter]

If anyone is looking for a US vendor that isn't a total ripoff, I just got mine from AWD Motorsports via eBay.

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.

 

[MIGZ]

Since nothing was shipping I bought from multiple places and forgot then everything arrived.

Willing to part with set of hawk and the EBC reds.

 

[chirowolf]

Did the Hawk brakes yesterday. Everything went smooth. The only issue I had was the rear driver side. Could not get the piston compressed enough. I ended up taking off the shim and pad slid right in. Will probably leave it that way unless that brake starts to get noisy.
What is the best method of seating the brakes after the installation? I usually do some hard stops from progressively faster speed and that seems to work but not sure if that is best practice.

 

[ADC]

Did the Hawk brakes yesterday. Everything went smooth. The only issue I had was the rear driver side. Could not get the piston compressed enough. I ended up taking off the shim and pad slid right in. Will probably leave it that way unless that brake starts to get noisy.
What is the best method of seating the brakes after the installation? I usually do some hard stops from progressively faster speed and that seems to work but not sure if that is best practice.

I'd be inclined to follow the bed-in instructions from Hawk - https://www.hawkperformance.com/how-to

street pad bed-in​

1. To break in the new components, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30 to 35 MPH applying moderate pressure.

2. Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 MPH.

3. DO NOT DRAG BRAKES!

4. Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down.

5. Your brakes are now ready for use and can be driven normally.