Pad review /// TOW & HAUL
Hawk LTS
Hawk's light-truck compound: consistent, fade-resistant and long-lived under load.
Spec sheet
Compound familyFerro-carbon
Duty classTow & haul
Operating window0–530 °C
Street useYes
Typical price$$$$ · $60–120 / axle
Operating window
0°C300600900°C
Works from 0°C to 530°C
Character ratings
Bite / stopping power6
Fade resistance6
Cold performance7
Quietness7
Low dust6
Pad life8
Rotor friendliness7
The verdict
Best for: Work trucks, overlanders and frequent towing.
The trade-off: A bit more dust than ceramic truck pads like the Z36.
Reading the numbers
Standout traits: pad life (8/10).
No outright weak axis for its intended duty.
Ratings are brakepadfinder.com's editorial synthesis of manufacturer specs and long-term community consensus. Character guidance, not lab data.
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