| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2003 | Acura | CL Type-S YA4 |
| 1997-2000 | Acura | CL YA1 |
| 2003-2008 | Acura | TSX CL9 |
Hawk Performance Front ER-1 Brake Pads | Acura CL 1997–1998 (HB143D.680)
Hawk Performance Front ER-1 Brake Pads | Acura CL 1997–1998 (HB143D.680)
SKU:HB143D.680
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The Hawk Performance ER-1 brake pads for the Acura CL (1997–1998) are high-performance front brake components designed for endurance racing applications. Engineered to deliver a higher coefficient of friction than typical endurance pads, these pads provide superior stopping power and consistent performance under demanding conditions. Constructed with a specialized compound, they offer excellent modulation and pedal communication, ensuring precise control during intense driving. The friction stability extends across a thermal range up to 1,600°F, making them suitable for high-temperature environments. Their durability and reliable performance make them an ideal choice for racing and spirited driving, where consistent braking is critical.
These brake pads are specifically designed to fit 1997–1998 Acura CL models equipped with the appropriate front brake system. They serve as a direct replacement for stock pads, offering an upgrade in both performance and longevity. Installation is straightforward, with the pads fitting securely into the existing calipers without modification. Suitable for track use, autocross, or aggressive street driving, these pads are engineered to withstand high thermal loads while maintaining stable friction levels. The kit includes the necessary pads for the front axle, ensuring a seamless upgrade for enthusiasts seeking enhanced braking performance.
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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