Hawk HB531B.570 HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads for C6 Corvette Z06 Grand Sport

Vehicle Fitment

• 2006-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6, 7.0L LS7 V8, RWD) - Front, w/ J56 6-Piston Front Brake Package
• 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 427 Limited Edition (C6, 7.0L LS7 V8, RWD) - Front, w/ J56 6-Piston Front Brake Package
• 2010-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (C6, 6.2L LS3 V8, RWD) - Front, w/ J56 Heavy-Duty Front Brake Package

Fitment Notes

• Position: Front 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 unique 6-piston fixed front caliper (option code J56, Heavy-Duty Brake Package), which uses a segmented padlet design requiring 7 padlets per caliper. This pad set provides all padlets for both front calipers (12-piece set).
• The J56 6-piston front 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 front 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 brake pad. This pad is not for ZR1 applications.
• The C6 Z06 uses the 7.0L LS7 naturally aspirated V8 throughout its 2006-2013 production run. The C6 Grand Sport uses the 6.2L LS3 naturally aspirated V8 (2010-2013). Both are rear-wheel drive.
• OE shims and pins are included with this pad for direct-fit OEM caliper installation.

Features

• HPS 5.0 (High Performance Street 5.0) Ferro-Carbon compound - The next evolution of Hawk's HPS formula, delivering greater stopping power and improved pedal feel compared to the original HPS while maintaining street-appropriate noise, dust, and rotor wear characteristics suited to the daily-driven C6 Z06 and Grand Sport - exactly the balance demanded by a 505 horsepower supercar used on public roads.
• Aggressive torque with ABS compatibility - The HPS 5.0 compound is specifically tuned to maximize front brake torque through the Z06's unique 6-piston J56 calipers while keeping ABS engagement within the system's optimal operating window, producing measurably shorter stopping distances without inducing front instability or ABS activation under normal street braking.
• Decreased stopping distances over OEM - Delivers noticeably shorter front stopping distances compared to stock Corvette Z06 and Grand Sport pads, translating the 6-piston caliper's substantial clamping force into more aggressive deceleration from each brake application.
• Improved pedal feel throughout the entire stroke - The HPS 5.0 compound's progressive, linear friction profile provides a consistent, informative pedal response from initial contact through full application, giving Z06 and Grand Sport drivers the precision feedback demanded for performance driving and track use.
• Minimal fade under elevated temperatures - Withstands the sustained heat generated during back-to-back hard stops at canyon driving pace, autocross events, and track days at a level that standard OEM replacement pads in the Z06's J56 front calipers cannot consistently maintain before experiencing thermal fade.
• Gentle on rotors with extended pad and rotor life - The Ferro-Carbon formulation minimizes abrasive wear on the Z06's front iron disc surfaces, extending the life of both the padlets and rotors on a vehicle whose unique 12-piece padlet design can make front brake maintenance more involved and costly than conventional setups.
• Very quiet with low dust output - Engineered for near-silent street operation with minimal wheel contamination, maintaining the refined daily-driver character expected of a Corvette Z06 without the noise and brake dust associated with more aggressive compounds.
• Smooth and consistent brake release - Delivers a clean, predictable front brake release supporting the Z06's rear-wheel-drive chassis dynamics, enabling precise trail-braking and stable corner entry behavior on both the street and track.
• 100% asbestos, lead, chromium, cadmium, and antimony free - Manufactured in an ISO-certified facility to strict quality and environmental standards.

Specifications

• Part Number: HB531B.570
• Compound: HPS 5.0 (High Performance Street 5.0)
• Compound Code: B
• Friction Material: Ferro-Carbon
• Pad Thickness: 0.570 in.
• Caliper: OEM J56 6-Piston Fixed Front Caliper (C6 Corvette Z06 2006-2013; C6 Corvette Grand Sport 2010-2013 w/ J56)
• Total Operating Temperature Range: 100-750°F
• Optimal Temperature Range: 100-550°F
• Position: Front
• 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 / Autocross / Light Track
• Sold as: 12-piece set (all padlets for both front calipers)

Included Components

• 12x Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Padlets (HB531B.570) - complete set for both front calipers
• OE shims and pins

Product Description

The Hawk HB531B.570 HPS 5.0 front brake pads are engineered for the unique 6-piston fixed front 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. Unlike conventional brake pads, the C6 Z06's J56 front caliper uses a segmented padlet design with 7 individual friction pads per caliper - this set provides all 12 padlets required to service both front calipers completely. The 2008 Z06 427 Limited Edition shares the same J56 front caliper and is fully covered. The standard C6 Corvette without the J56 package and the C6 ZR1 (which uses incompatible carbon ceramic rotors) are not covered by this fitment.

The HPS 5.0 compound is the natural upgrade choice for C6 Z06 and Grand Sport owners who drive their cars on public roads and want substantially more front brake performance than OEM replacement pads provide. It delivers measurably shorter stopping distances from the 6-piston J56 calipers from cold through 750°F, improves pedal feel across the full brake stroke, and sustains consistent front brake performance across back-to-back hard stops at autocross events and track days where OEM pads begin to fade. The compound's Ferro-Carbon formulation is also gentler on the Z06's front iron discs than more aggressive compounds, extending rotor service life on a vehicle where the unique padlet design already makes brake maintenance more involved than most. OE shims and pins are included for a complete, direct-fit installation.

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