The definitive Hawk Brake Pad guide, with Low dust option

[boisecrawfords]

Ordered on the 28th arrived on the 3rd. It actually shipped from OH. First time ordering from them so YMMV. Best deal I've seen so far though is from Fidanza for $296 + shipping with code summer24

I don't see Lotus for a make, what make did you use? Or so you have the PN?

 

[gcmak]

Many here have said their OEM pads don't squeak. Looks like most people say the Hawk Ceramic don't squeak and will initially bite less.

FWIW, a number of us did have noise on the OEM factory pads - mine are Brembos and usually in the hotter conditions you mentioned. Hawk Ceramics have also been reported to make noise under certain conditions, mine also make noise sometimes at a certain temperature range. I find doing a very firm stop from 60mph down to 10mph helps reduce the noises for a while.

 

[squish]

I've noticed the stock pads on my 2025 (no idea what brand/model they are - the manual specifies brake fluid brand but no mention of pads) don't make noise when cold, but squeal embarrassingly loudly at every traffic light stop when they get warm after a modestly spirited drive, or even just regular around town now that summer is here. Many here have said their OEM pads don't squeak. Looks like most people say the Hawk Ceramic don't squeak and will initially bite less.
I'm wondering if the 2025's have a noisier brake pad, or it noise only when brakes are hot is not a pad problem at all and I should be troubleshooting something else?

Interestingly the manuals of both the '25 (page 196) and '22 (page 163) just basically say to expect noisy brakes:

My OEM pads squealed just as you described.

When I initially installed the Hawk pads, I ignored the included grease and installed them dry. The fronts squealed pretty bad then too. I took them back out and put the thinnest layer of the included grease on the backs of the front pads and the contact points of the pins and springs on the front calipers, and they have been virtually silent now going on 2k miles.