Hawk HB788F.745 HPS Front Brake Pads for VW Golf GTI Jetta Audi A3 TT

Vehicle Fitment

• 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf (MK7, 1.4L EA211 / 1.8L EA888, FWD) - Front, All trims incl. S, SE, SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (MK7, 1.8L EA888 / 2.0L TDI, FWD) - Front, All trims incl. S, SE, SEL, TDI variants, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (MK7, 1.8L EA888, AWD/4MOTION) - Front, All trims incl. S, SE, SEL, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2015-2019 Volkswagen e-Golf (MK7, Electric, FWD) - Front, All trims incl. SE, SEL Premium, Limited Edition
• 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI (MK7, 2.0L EA888 TSI, FWD) - Front, Exc. Performance Package, All non-PP trims incl. S, SE, Autobahn, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta (A7, 1.4L EA211 TSI, FWD) - Front, All trims incl. S, SE, SEL, R-Line, SEL Premium, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2015-2020 Audi A3 (8V, 1.8L / 2.0L TFSI, FWD) - Front, All trims incl. Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2015-2020 Audi A3 Quattro (8V, 2.0L TFSI, AWD) - Front, All trims incl. Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2015-2016 Audi A3 TDI (8V, 2.0L TDI, FWD) - Front, All trims incl. Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2016-2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (8V, 1.4L TFSI PHEV, FWD) - Front, All trims incl. Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, OE Incl.Wear Sensor
• 2016-2023 Audi TT Quattro / TTS Quattro / TT RS Quattro (MK3/8S, 2.0L TFSI / 2.5L TFSI, AWD) - Front, Base and all trims, OE Incl.Wear Sensor

Fitment Notes

• Position: Front axle only for all applications listed above.
• Not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. For use with iron/metal rotors only.
• The Volkswagen GTI (MK7) fitment applies to models WITHOUT the Performance Package only. The MK7 GTI equipped with the Performance Package uses a larger front brake caliper that requires a different pad. Confirm your GTI's option content before ordering - this is a critical distinction.
• OE electronic wear sensor is included for applications noted "OE Incl.Wear Sensor." Install the included sensor when fitting these pads to ensure the brake wear indicator system functions correctly.
• The Audi A3 fitment covers both FWD (base A3) and AWD Quattro variants sharing the same front caliper. The A3 Sportback e-tron is a plug-in hybrid variant of the 8V A3 and shares the same front brake caliper.
• The Audi TT MK3 (8S) covers the base TT Quattro (2.0L TFSI), TTS Quattro (2.0L TFSI high output), and TT RS Quattro (2.5L TFSI five-cylinder) - all sharing the same front caliper covered by this pad shape.
• The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack uses 4MOTION AWD with the 1.8L EA888 engine throughout its listed production years.
• All Golf SportWagen TDI variants use the 2.0L common-rail diesel engine (EA288) with front-wheel drive.

Features

• HPS (High Performance Street) Ferro-Carbon compound - Hawk's benchmark street performance formula, delivering 20-40% more stopping power than OEM replacement pads through the front calipers of the MK7 Golf, GTI, Jetta, Audi A3, and TT, while maintaining the low dust, quiet operation, and rotor-friendly characteristics that make it practical for daily street driving on these premium daily-driver platforms.
• Effective from cold through spirited use - Operates from ambient temperature through 700°F (optimal: 100-500°F), providing improved front brake torque from the very first application without any warm-up cycle - essential for these vehicles as daily drivers where brakes must perform consistently from the first cold stop of every morning.
• 20-40% more stopping power than OEM - The HPS compound's higher coefficient of friction extracts more performance from the front calipers of the Golf, GTI, A3, and TT platform, improving overall braking response and contributing to shorter front stopping distances over standard replacement compounds.
• Fade resistant for spirited driving - Maintains consistent front brake performance through the temperatures of sustained spirited driving, mountain passes, and light autocross use - where the stock front pads on these platforms approach their thermal limits, the HPS compound continues to deliver predictable performance.
• Smooth and progressive front pedal feel - The HPS compound's linear friction profile provides a consistent, confidence-inspiring front brake response that complements the precise driving dynamics of the MK7 GTI, Audi A3, and TT platforms.
• Gentle on rotors with extended pad and rotor life - The Ferro-Carbon formulation minimizes abrasive front rotor wear, extending service intervals for both pads and front discs while maintaining improved performance above OEM replacement compounds.
• Low dust output with near-silent operation - Produces significantly less brake dust than performance race compounds while operating virtually noise-free - preserving the refined, premium daily-driver character of the Golf, A3, and TT without wheel contamination or brake squeal.
• OE wear sensor included - The included OE electronic wear sensor maintains full functionality of the brake wear indicator system, eliminating the need for a separate sensor purchase on equipped applications.
• 100% asbestos, lead, chromium, cadmium, and antimony free - Manufactured in an ISO-certified facility to strict quality and environmental standards.

Specifications

• Part Number: HB788F.745
• Compound: HPS (High Performance Street)
• Compound Code: F
• Friction Material: Ferro-Carbon
• Pad Thickness: 0.745 in.
• Total Operating Temperature Range: 100-700°F
• Optimal Temperature Range: 100-500°F
• Position: Front
• Caliper: OEM Standard Front Disc - not for MK7 GTI with Performance Package
• Electronic Wear Sensor: OE sensor included (applicable applications)
• Hardware: Not included
• Rotor Compatibility: Iron/metal rotors only - not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors
• Recommended Use: Performance Street / Daily Driver / Light Autocross
• Sold as: Set

Included Components

• 2x Hawk HPS Front Brake Pads (HB788F.745)
• OE electronic wear sensor (applicable applications)

Product Description

The Hawk HB788F.745 HPS front brake pads fit the standard front caliper across Volkswagen's MK7 Golf platform family and Audi's 8V/8S compact performance lineup. Covered Volkswagen applications include the Golf (2015-2021), Golf SportWagen (2015-2019), Golf Alltrack (2017-2019), e-Golf (2015-2019), GTI without Performance Package (2015-2021), and 7th-generation Jetta (2019-2021). Covered Audi applications include the A3 and A3 Quattro (2015-2020), A3 TDI (2015-2016), A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV (2016-2018), and TT/TTS/TT RS Quattro MK3 (2016-2023). The OE electronic wear sensor is included for equipped applications.

HPS is the natural front brake upgrade for daily-driven owners of these vehicles who want improved front stopping performance over OEM replacement pads without sacrificing the quiet, low-dust operation these premium platforms demand. The compound delivers 20-40% more front stopping power over standard replacements, operates effectively from the very first cold stop of the day, and resists fade through sustained spirited driving - making it equally appropriate for the daily-commuting Golf owner and the performance-focused GTI driver who wants better front brake response on canyon roads. MK7 GTI owners must confirm their vehicle does not have the Performance Package before ordering, as that option uses a larger front caliper requiring a different pad.

This pad is for the front axle only. A separate rear pad is required for a complete brake upgrade. Compatible with iron and metal rotors only; carbon ceramic brake discs are not supported.