Cross Drilled Brake RotorsBy drilling the rotor a path is created to expel the gas built up as the brake pad wears (like a grooved roadway or rain tires with deep tread). The result is more positive brake pad pressure on the rotor, shorter stopping distances making later braking possible. Brake rotors are sold in sets of two each, it's recommended to change pads with rotors and renew brake fluid annually for any vehicle used in any competition. |
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Carbon Kevlar Racing Brake PadsThe original Carbon Kevlar pads offer light pedal effort, long life, super high friction through temperature extremes, easy on rotor facings and pre-burnished to eliminate break in'. Add the R-4 suffix to the part number for the racing application intended. |
After years of street and competition car set up, we've learned how to separate the talk from the action. We supply HAWK brake pads for use in all applications. There are three grades of pad offered, the Hawk HP Plus, Hawk BLACK, and Hawk BLUE, all preburnished.
The HP Plus is for the high performance street/slalom driver. For the demands of the full time high performance driver, use the BLACK for medium and severe duty up to 900�F. To meet the demands of the race track we recommend the BLUE pads, fully serviceable up to 1400�F. If you're in doubt, feel free to contact our sales staff for their input.
The best pads and the finest rotors are only part of the brake upgrade picture. To truly get the most from your brakes in a competition setting, stainless steel braided lines are a must. Every time you apply the brake pedal you send brake fluid under enormous pressure to the calipers which applies that pressure to the pads. With the stock rubber lines in place up to 1/3 of your pedal is wasted by the hoses expanding. The Teflon lined stainless steel braid casings eliminate this "ballooning" effect, making the pedal feel firmer and more "connected." These are not DOT approved and are recommended for racing applications only.
We recommend Motul 600 brake fluid. Fully operational through extreme boiling points, 585�F dry, 421�F wet. This eliminates fade due to air in the lines from boiling. Complies with SAE J 1703, DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 and can replace with no special precautions. DO NOT mix with silicone or mineral base fluids. 100% synthetic, polyglycol base. Supplied in 1/2 liter sealed plastic bottles, two bottles will bleed a system with some to spare. Suitable for use in hydraulic clutch systems, it helps maintain a positive feel.