| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2016 | Audi | R8 42 |
Hawk Performance Front ER-1 Brake Pads | Audi R8 2008–2014 (HB609D.572)
Hawk Performance Front ER-1 Brake Pads | Audi R8 2008–2014 (HB609D.572)
SKU:HB609D.572
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The Hawk Performance ER-1 front brake pads are designed for high-performance applications on the Audi R8 from 2008 to 2014. Engineered for endurance racing, these pads feature a specialized compound that delivers a higher coefficient of friction compared to standard endurance pads, ensuring superior stopping power. They are constructed to provide consistent friction stability across a thermal range of up to 1,600°F, enabling reliable performance during extended track sessions. The ER-1 pads offer excellent modulation and pedal communication, making them suitable for demanding racing environments while maintaining a balanced lifespan and durability.
These brake pads are a direct replacement for the stock components on the specified Audi R8 models, fitting vehicles from 2008 through 2014. They are intended for track use and high-performance driving, providing optimal braking performance under extreme conditions. Installation is straightforward as they are designed to bolt onto the existing calipers without modifications. The kit includes the necessary pads, ensuring a hassle-free upgrade for enthusiasts seeking enhanced braking capability for racing or spirited driving on the street.
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Overview
Overview
ER-1 has been developed by Hawk Performance for the endurance racing market with a simple goal; offer a higher coefficient of friction than competing endurance pads while maintaining matched or improved lifespan. Years of testing across America’s most prestigious races has resulted in a well-rounded compound that offers ideal modulation and pedal communication, with ground breaking friction stability across a thermal range as high as 1,600°F. This consistency of performance, hour after hour, makes it ideal for not only endurance racing, but HPDE, track days, time trials and even sprint racing.
- Superior Pad & Rotor wear
- Consistent medium-to-high friction
- Specific emphasis on modulation, release and pedal communication
- Ideal for light-to-medium weight vehicles in HPDE, Track Day events, Time Trials, or Endurance Racing
- Higher coefficient of friction than competing endurance pads, wtih matched or improved lifespan
- All Hawk Performance compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. Hawk pads are designed to work with Iron/Metal rotors
- Medium to High torque
- 400-1600 F operating temperatures
- 700-1100 F optimal temperatures