Hawk Performance HP+ pads (HB364N.642) are designed for the seriously spirited driver—someone who hits the canyons, tracks their car, or just drives like they mean it. These are a perfect match for MK4 VW and first-generation Audi TT with front wheel drive.
Pros:
- High-temperature compound resists fade under repeated hard braking.
- Superb for autocross, HPDE, and aggressive street driving.
- Delivers confident bite and feedback that lesser pads just can't match.
Cons (a.k.a. "track-day credentials"):
- These pads will squeal. -loudly, especially when cold.
- Dust production is significant—more than casual drivers may appreciate.
- Not suitable for daily-driving purists seeking quiet and clean.
HP+ pads are a badge of honor for drivers who demand maximum performance. If your car’s brakes should be as serious as your throttle foot, this is the upgrade.
Volkswagen Applications:
Golf / GTI (2.0L, 1.8T, VR6) – 1999–2005
Jetta / GLI (2.0L, 1.8T, VR6) – 1999–2005
New Beetle (2.0L, 1.8T, TDI) – 1998–2010
Passat B5.5 (1.8T, 2.8L FWD only) – 2001–2005
Audi Applications:
A4 (B5 chassis, FWD trims) – 1996–2001
TT FWD (180hp versions) – 2000–2006
Consult the "Hawk Brake Pad Compounds" graph for braking temperatures versus coefficient of friction comparison. Aggressive pads like DTC-50, DTC-60, or DTC-70 will provide hard stopping power for the track, but may not be suitable for street driving. They require higher temperatures to function properly. Milder options such as HPS, HPS 5.0, or HP+ offer a more streetable upgrade with lower dust and quieter operation, and gentle rotor treatment while still improving brake torque.
Note: Only fits cars using the FSIII front caliper with 288mm rotors. Will not fit 312mm or AWD setups like R32 or Audi TT Quattro.
