Mike.D

These are Hawk DTC 70 Front pads. I'm getting ready to do SOW in 2 weeks, I'd like to know if I should run on these pads. Should I have an extra set and change up after 2 runs, or should I not run on these at all. The third pic shows how the pads look through the calipers. What do you guys think?

I would think from the 3rd pic that I have enough pad, but looking at the distance between the pad and the caliper retainer clips, I think I will be hitting the Rotor very soon.

jasonberkeley

These are ready for the garbage. Do not run with these.

Mike.D

Ok, Do you recommend a pad that's decent on the track and one in which I can drive home on as well? I looked at the HPS Hawks, what do you think? Or should I stick to Track only pad?

ErnieN85

Hawk HP+ will work HPS are not enough

AU N EGL

NO

When a pad is at 50% thickness it should be replaced. 50% thinkness is about 10% remaining.

moespeeds

Seriously, you want to screw with a hot caliper at the track to get 2 extra runs out of a set of pads? Throw them in the emergency parts bin.

Drew M

No. You got good use out of them.

I'd run on the pads in the third picture, but since you'll be changing the others, change all of them. The Hawk pads should be good for what you need.

Mike.D

True. Add in 105 temps. It won't be fun.

Mike.D

Will the hp+ need to be changed prior to driving home, or can these be run on the street?

RallyBird

You would have no problems driving the HP+ on the street.

brkntrxn

I'd run them. But then again, I change tires between sessions so throwing on new brake pads is no biggie.

Hat_Trick_Hokie

Agreed.

Depending on how fast you’re moving out there, you might go through the HP+ pads pretty quickly. I tore through those and HT10’s very quickly.

That being said, I believe the HP+ is your best Hawk “two-fold” pad.

Scooter70

If you're used to running DTC70s, you will overheat and chunk HP+ pads in one hard session. In addition, they squeal like a schoolbus on the street.

Track pads on the track, street pads on the street.

Mike.D

I don't believe I'm that good a driver yet. My track times are 3 seconds below the "best" c6z corvette drivers.

AU N EGL

Well if you dont run or brake too hard on the track

HPS lasted one day
HP+ lasted one weekend.

doveboat

I run HP+ track and street for HPDE's and get 4 to 5 track days from my fronts. I would rate myself as an intermediate driver.

Stock 02 C5Z w/555rII's

Ed

rayk

I didn't care for HP+ myself as they got toasted. However, it might be an option if your not a braking hard into a corner. If your used to DCT 70's, you're probably going to be disappointed.

It was interesting that Spring Mountain uses HPS pads as they are easy on rotors and easier to use when they are teaching braking for balance into the apex.

I really like Carbotech pads. Just expensive, but easy on the rotors compared to the Hawks I've run.

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

Carbotech XP10 front and XP8 rear. No problem driving to and from the track. I will be happy to help you.

jlutherva

PM sent.

Jim

db2xpert

Used to run HP+ years ago, and they neither held up well, nor gave the braking I wanted.

Running Carbotech XP10/XP8... one piece - both track and street.
Occasional noise on street, usually no noise.