Hawk HB532Z.570 Performance Ceramic Rear Brake Pads for C6 Corvette Z06 GS

Vehicle Fitment

• 2006-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6, 7.0L LS7 V8, RWD) - Rear, w/ J56 4-Piston Rear Brake Package
• 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 427 Limited Edition (C6, 7.0L LS7 V8, RWD) - Rear, w/ J56 4-Piston Rear Brake Package
• 2010-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (C6, 6.2L LS3 V8, RWD) - Rear, w/ J56 Heavy-Duty Rear Brake Package

Fitment Notes

• Position: Rear axle only for all applications listed above.
• Not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. For use with iron/metal rotors only.
• This pad fits the C6 Corvette's 4-piston fixed rear caliper (option code J56, Heavy-Duty Brake Package), which uses a segmented padlet design requiring 4 padlets per caliper. This pad set provides all padlets for both rear calipers (8-piece set).
• The J56 4-piston rear caliper is standard on all C6 Z06 models (2006-2013) and available on the C6 Grand Sport (2010-2013) equipped with the J56 option. Standard C6 Corvette (non-Z06, non-Grand Sport J56) uses a different rear caliper and requires a different pad - confirm your brake option code before ordering.
• The C6 ZR1 (2009-2013) uses carbon ceramic rotors as standard equipment, which are incompatible with any Ferro-Carbon or ceramic composite brake pad. This pad is not for ZR1 applications.
• The matching front pad for the same J56 brake system is HB531Z.570 (Performance Ceramic, front, 12-piece set).
• OE shims and pins are included for direct-fit OEM caliper installation.

Features

• Performance Ceramic compound - Hawk's premium ultra-low dust, ultra-quiet ceramic composite formulation, specifically engineered to meet and exceed the low-noise and low-dust performance standards of OEM ceramic brake pads while delivering improved stopping power and a linear friction profile that enhances ABS system effectiveness - the ideal compound for Z06 and Grand Sport owners who prioritize wheel cleanliness and refinement without sacrificing rear brake performance.
• Ultra-low dust output - The Performance Ceramic compound produces a fraction of the dust generated by Ferro-Carbon compounds, keeping the rear wheels of the Z06 and Grand Sport visibly cleaner between washes - a meaningful advantage on a high-profile performance car where wheel appearance reflects vehicle upkeep.
• Extremely quiet rear brake operation - Engineered specifically to reduce brake NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), the Performance Ceramic delivers near-silent rear brake engagement across all temperatures and driving conditions, preserving the premium driving experience expected of the Corvette Z06 platform.
• Linear friction profile for enhanced ABS performance - The ceramic compound's stable, progressive friction coefficient allows the Z06's ABS system to operate in its optimal engagement zone, enabling more effective modulation of rear brake force during threshold braking and improving overall stopping consistency.
• Improved stopping power over OEM - Delivers measurably better rear stopping power than standard OEM replacement compounds, extracting more performance from the Z06's 4-piston J56 rear calipers while maintaining the quiet, clean characteristics that set the ceramic compound apart from Ferro-Carbon alternatives.
• Reduced brake pad and rotor wear - The ceramic formulation produces lower abrasive wear on both the padlets and the Z06's rear iron disc surfaces, extending service intervals on a vehicle whose segmented rear padlet design makes brake maintenance more involved than conventional pad configurations.
• Fade-resistant street performance - Provides consistent rear brake performance across the sustained temperatures of spirited street driving, autocross events, and light track sessions without the fade associated with OEM or economy replacement pads in the Z06's rear calipers.
• Stable friction output across temperature range - Maintains a consistent friction coefficient from cold ambient through elevated operating temperatures, providing predictable, repeatable rear brake behavior whether driving from cold or after sustained performance use.

Specifications

• Part Number: HB532Z.570
• Compound: Performance Ceramic
• Compound Code: Z
• Friction Material: Ceramic Composite
• Pad Thickness: 0.570 in.
• Position: Rear
• Caliper: OEM J56 4-Piston Fixed Rear Caliper (C6 Corvette Z06 2006-2013; C6 Corvette Grand Sport 2010-2013 w/ J56)
• Operating Temperature Range: 37-340°C (approx. 100-645°F)
• Optimal Temperature Range: 37-230°C (approx. 100-445°F)
• Shims / Pins: OE shims and pins included
• Electronic Wear Sensor: Not included
• Rotor Compatibility: Iron/metal rotors only - not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors
• Recommended Use: Performance Street / Light Track / Daily Driver
• Sold as: 8-piece set (all padlets for both rear calipers)

Included Components

• 8x Hawk Performance Ceramic Rear Brake Padlets (HB532Z.570) - complete set for both rear calipers
• OE shims and pins

Product Description

The Hawk HB532Z.570 Performance Ceramic rear brake pads are engineered for the unique 4-piston fixed rear caliper (J56 Heavy-Duty Brake Package) of the C6 Corvette Z06 (2006-2013) and the C6 Corvette Grand Sport (2010-2013) equipped with the J56 option. Like the front J56 caliper, the Z06's rear caliper uses a segmented padlet design - 4 padlets per caliper - and this 8-piece set provides all padlets required to service both rear calipers completely. The 2008 Z06 427 Limited Edition shares the same J56 rear caliper and is fully covered. The C6 ZR1, which uses incompatible carbon ceramic rotors, is excluded.

Among the available compounds for the HB532 rear pad shape, Performance Ceramic is the definitive daily-driver choice. It delivers the three characteristics that define Hawk's ceramic line - ultra-low dust, extreme quietness, and a linear friction profile that optimizes ABS performance - while still improving on OEM rear stopping power. For Z06 and Grand Sport owners who live with their cars daily and care about keeping the rear wheels clean, the Performance Ceramic eliminates the heavy brake dust accumulation that Ferro-Carbon compounds generate, without any compromise in the quiet, refined rear brake feel that the Corvette platform demands. The compound also produces lower rear disc wear than aggressive performance compounds, extending the service life of the Z06's rear iron discs.

This rear pad set is specifically for the J56 4-piston rear caliper. The matching front pad for a complete J56 system upgrade is HB531Z.570 (Performance Ceramic, 12-piece front set). OE shims and pins are included. Compatible with iron and metal rotors only; carbon ceramic brake discs are not supported.