Hawk HB157E.484 Blue 9012 Rear Brake Pads for 90-96 Escort / Miata / Protege

Vehicle Fitment

• 1990-1993 Mazda Miata MX-5 (Rear, 1.6L, RWD)
• 1990-1994 Mazda Protege (Rear, 1.8L)
• 1991-1996 Ford Escort (Rear, 1.8-1.9L)
• 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer (Rear, 1.8-1.9L)
• Fits factory rear brake calipers only
• Excludes models with non-standard brake upgrades

Features

• Blue 9012 medium torque compound for road and motorsport use
• Intermediate initial bite with strong mid-range friction
• Designed for endurance and road racing environments
• Improved pad and rotor life compared to aggressive compounds
• Consistent pedal feel and modulation under varying loads
• Rotor-friendly formulation for iron/metal rotors
• Predictable performance across a wide temperature range
• Direct fit into OEM rear calipers for listed vehicles

Specifications

• Part Number: HB157E.484
• Position: Rear
• Compound: Blue 9012 medium torque
• Friction Material: Racing pad formulation
• Pad Thickness: 0.484 in (~12.3 mm)
• FMSI Shape: D458
• Optimal Operating Temperature: ~175-430 °C
• Maximum Temperature: ~535 °C

Included Components

• 4x Rear brake pads (inner & outer)
• 1x Rear hardware/clip kit (as applicable)

Product Description

The Hawk HB157E.484 Blue 9012 Rear Brake Pads are performance-oriented pads developed for a range of early-1990s compact cars including Mazda Miata MX-5, Mazda Protege, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer models equipped with factory rear disc brakes. Featuring Hawk's Blue 9012 medium torque compound, these pads deliver a balanced combination of intermediate initial bite and strong mid-range friction, making them suitable for road, rally, and circle track endurance use.

Designed to stand up to repeated braking events without sacrificing rotor life, the Blue 9012 compound offers excellent modulation and consistent performance across a broad temperature range. With direct OEM shape fitment and included hardware, installation into the listed rear calipers is straightforward. These pads are ideal for drivers seeking motorsport-capable rear braking performance with predictable control and longer pad life.