Hawk HB522E.565 Blue 9012 Race Front Brake Pads 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Vehicle Fitment

• 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base (2.0L LF I4, RWD) - Front
• 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Spec (2.0L LF I4, RWD) - Front
• 2006-2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (2.0L LF I4, RWD) - Front
• 2006-2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport (2.0L LF I4, RWD) - Front
• 2007-2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV (2.0L LF I4, RWD) - Front
• 2006-2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring (2.0L LF I4, RWD) - Front
• 2011-2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition (2.0L LF I4, RWD) - Front
• 2013-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club (2.0L LF I4, RWD) - Front

Fitment Notes

• Front axle application only - FMSI D1179, NC chassis (2006-2015).
• Paired with HB523 series rear pads (D1180) for a complete NC Miata race pad setup.
• For road racing, HPDE, autocross, and rally use - not recommended for street daily driving.
• Not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors; designed for iron/metal rotors only.
• Expect increased noise, dust, and rotor wear compared to street compounds - normal characteristics of any true race compound.
• Requires a proper race bed-in procedure after installation before competitive use.
• No shims, hardware, or electronic wear sensor included.

Features

• Blue 9012 compound is the #1-selling SCCA pad material - proven across decades of club road racing, rally, and circle track competition.
• Medium/high torque with a predictable intermediate initial bite - delivers confident, progressive braking on the NC Miata's lightweight RWD platform.
• Wide operating temperature range of 250-1000°F with an optimal window of 350-800°F - effective across a full range of road racing and multi-pace conditions.
• Excellent brake modulation and release characteristics for precise, repeatable braking through consecutive corners.
• Good pad and rotor wear life for a genuine race compound - suitable for both sprint and endurance race formats.
• Increased mid-mu characteristics deliver consistent performance as pad temperature builds across a session.
• Backed by Hawk's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Specifications

• Part Number: HB522E.565
• Compound: Blue 9012 (E)
• FMSI ID: D1179
• Pad Thickness: 0.565 in.
• Position: Front
• Material: Ferro-Carbon
• Operating Temperature Range: 250-1000°F
• Optimal Temperature Range: 350-800°F
• Electronic Wear Sensor: No
• Hardware Included: No

Included Components

• 2x Blue 9012 Race Brake Pads (Front Axle Set - Driver and Passenger Side)

Product Description

The Hawk HB522E.565 Blue 9012 front brake pads are engineered for the front axle of the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata NC chassis - covering all NC1, NC2, and NC3 trim levels including Base, Club Spec, Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, SV, Special Edition, and Club variants - using the FMSI D1179 front caliper. As Hawk's most versatile and proven road racing compound, the Blue 9012 brings the #1 SCCA pad material to the NC Miata, providing predictable, progressive braking with excellent modulation and a temperature range well-suited to the lightweight roadster's circuit demands.

For NC Miata racers competing in SCCA Spec Miata, Mazda MX-5 Cup, time attack, HPDE, or endurance events, the Blue 9012 delivers consistent, fade-free braking from the very first lap without the excessive initial aggressiveness of higher-torque compounds - making it an ideal front compound for the NC's balanced chassis. Pair with HB523 series rear pads on the D1180 caliper to complete a full Blue 9012 setup front and rear. A proper race bed-in procedure is required after installation, and these pads are not intended for street use.