Hawk HPS 08-09 Mazda 3 / Ford/ Volvo HPS Street Front Brake Pads - HB519F.682

Hawk Performance brake products are designed to handle higher temperatures, more aggressive driving styles and a broader range of road environments to consistently slow and stop your vehicle in a predictable, reliable, controlled manner. We've integrated more than 30 years of friction and engineering expertise to create high-performance technology that delivers more safety, more stopping power and less noise than ever. We make brakes that control speed on the racetrack and instill confidence on the drive home.

Features

• Smooth Braking Feel
• Excellent For Spirited Driving
• Gentle On Rotors And Extended Pad Life
• Consistent Brake Release Characteristics
• Increased Stopping Power
• High Performance High Torque Compound
• Superior Rotor And Pad Wear
• All Hawk Performance Compounds Are Not Compatible With Carbon Ceramic Rotors
• Hawk Pads Are Designed To Work With Iron/Metal Rotors

• Install brake pads properly. Be sure pads are securely positioned in the caliper.
• Check Brake Fluid. Flush and replace, as needed.
• Check all hydraulic parts for excess wear and tear.
• Check rotor for deep grooves or scoring. Resurface or replace rotor, as needed.
• If rotors do not need resurfacing, then contamination from the previous brake pads must be removed. Sand rotors with 130-grit sandpaper using moderate pressure. Use soap and water to clean rotor surface after sanding. Rotors should be free and clear of oil, grease and brake fluid.
• Inspect calipers for freedom of movement. Lubricate where necessary.