Hawk Performance has applied their severe-duty brake pad friction
technology to the braking demands of trucks and SUVs. Heavier vehicles with larger brake systems are more likely to experience higher temperatures, requiring a brake pad that has excellent heat dissipation characteristics. The new LTS (Light Truck & SUV) Brake Pad Compound utilizes Hawk Performance's established and proven Ferro-Carbon formulation to provide superior stopping power for full-sized light trucks, SUVs and vans without noise and dust.
Hawk Brake Pad Installation Procedure
Install
Brake pads properly. Be sure pads are securely positioned in the
caliper.
Flush system with fresh brake fluid.
Check
all hydraulic parts for excess wear and tear.
Check disc for
proper thickness, parallelism, and lateral run-out.
Check disc for
scoring or grooves over .012"" depth. If either applies, resurfacing or
replacement is required.
If disc does not need resurfacing then
contamination from the previous brake pads must be removed. Sand discs
with Garnet sandpaper using moderate pressure. Use soap and water to clean
off disc surface after sanding and machining. Discs should be free and clear of
oil, grease, and brake fluid.
Inspect calipers for freedom of
movement. Lubricate where necessary.
Hawk Brake Bedding-in Procedure
Make 6-10 slow-downs from
approximately 30-35 mph to 5 mph. applying moderate pressure. Do not come to a
complete stop.
Make an additional 2 to 3 harder stops from
approximately 40-45 mph. to zero.
DO NOT DRAG THE BRAKES!
(after stopping - do not leave your foot on the brake pedal)
Allow
15 mintues or more for the brake system to cool down.