Hawk Brake Pads, 2007-2012 GT500 and Boss 302 Mustang, front HB-453

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SKU: HB-453 HPS
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High performance front brake pads for 2007-2012 Mustang GT500 and 2012-2013 Boss 302 [HB453*.585]

  • For stock 2007-2012 Brembo aluminum 4-piston caliper
  • For stock 14" GT500 rotor

Street and race compounds are available.

Select your compound using the buttons above.
See the tabs for important information.

* represents the compound letter designation

HPS - High Performance Street
HB453F.585

The easiest brake upgrade you can do. Hawk's HPS brake pad compound will greatly increase the stopping power of your Mustang compared to a stock replacement compound.

Best Use

  • Street driving, autocrossing, daily commuting
  • Light open-tracking: Will last much longer than stock pads, but will overheat and fade sooner than the HP-Plus or race pads.

Benefits

  • 20-40% more stopping power than standard pads, for greatly reduced stopping distances
  • High coefficient of friction and high brake torque, whether cold or hot
  • Increased resistance to brake fade
  • Excellent cold stopping ability
  • Easy on the rotor, causes virtually no grooving and slow rotor wear
  • Quiet, essentially as noise-free as stock pads
  • Low dusting in regular use
  • Excellent pad life

Read the important information on other tabs: Bedding, Safety, Warranty.

HP-Plus
HB453N.585

  • Hawk's HP-Plus brake compound will greatly increase the stopping power of your Mustang, especially when autocrossed competitively, or open-tracked.
  • Although not a race pad, the temperature rating of the HP-Plus compound makes them suitable for open-tracking.
  • Has good stopping ability when cold.
  • Allows driving your track Mustang to the track, on track, and back home, without changing pads.

Best Use

  • Autocrossing or open-tracking a Mustang that is only occasionally street-driven
  • When open-tracking, the HP-Plus compound lasts much longer than the HPS compound, but will overheat and fade sooner than a race compound.

Warning: The aggressive friction material of the HP-Plus compound causes significant noise that most people find unsuitable for frequent street use. Also expect increased dust and greater rotor wear.

Benefits

  • Much more stopping power than the HPS compound, stopping your Mustang in an even shorter distance.
  • Very high coefficient of friction and very high brake torque when hot.
  • Cold braking bite is slightly less than HPS compound, but the HP-Plus compound is still acceptable for street use.
  • Increased temperature capacity over the HPS pad reduces onset of brake fade.

Read the important information on other tabs: Bedding, Safety, Warranty.

Blue 9012
HB453E.585

  • Hawk's entry-level road race compound
  • Provides low to medium brake torque
  • Best for pad temperatures of 250°F to 1,000°F
  • Excellent brake release characteristics

Not for street use; this is a track-only pad. In street use this compound will not come up to temperature, causing poor stopping and extremely rapid rotor wear. We have seen the rotor surface wear down past the gas slots in only 100 miles of street use.

HT10
HB453S.585

  • Intermediate to high torque
  • Smooth initial bite
  • For pad temperatures of 300°F to 1,300°F
  • For road racing when more torque than Blue 9012 is required
  • Consistent pedal feel
  • Excellent modulation characteristics
  • Excellent brake release characteristics

Not for street use; this is a track-only pad.

DTC-60
HB453G.585

  • Provides very high torque
  • Less initial bite than DTC-70
  • Excellent brake release characteristics
  • Excellent torque control
  • For Mustangs with high deceleration rates
  • Suitable for Mustangs with or without down force
  • When a small reduction in rear initial bite is needed, use DTC-60 rear pads with DTC-70 front pads.

Not for street use; this is a track-only pad.

DTC-70
HB453U.585

  • Provides extremely high torque
  • Aggressive, yet controllable initial bite
  • Excellent brake release characteristics
  • Excellent torque control
  • For Mustangs with high deceleration rates
  • Suitable for Mustangs with or without down force

Not for street use; this is a track-only pad.