Hawk HB267J.480 DR-97 Drag Race Brake Pads Strange 4-Piston 0.438 Center Hole

Vehicle Fitment

• Universal fitment - designed for any drag racing vehicle equipped with Strange Engineering 4-Piston Directional Calipers featuring a 0.438" center hole (cotter-pin style).
• Compatible with Strange S-Series, Pro Series, and Pro II drag brake systems using the 4-piston aluminum directional caliper.

Fitment Notes

• Fits cotter-pin style Strange 4-piston calipers only - not compatible with bolt-pin or billet-style Strange calipers without a 0.438" center hole.
• Specifically designed for use on aluminum rotors - not intended for iron or carbon-carbon rotors.
• For drag racing use only - not suitable for street driving, road racing, or circle track use.
• Not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors.
• Sold as a set of 4 pads (one axle's worth for a 4-piston caliper setup).

Features

• DR-97 compound specifically formulated for low-to-medium deceleration drag racing applications.
• Excellent static and dynamic coefficient of friction for consistent, linear stopping power at the top end.
• Smooth linear torque provides predictable, controllable braking without sudden lock-up.
• Low pad and rotor wear extends service life over repeated drag racing passes.
• Wide operating temperature range of 100-900°F accommodates the heat generated in high-speed drag braking.
• Ferro-Carbon construction provides durable friction material tailored to aluminum rotor surfaces.
• Fits the most popular Strange Engineering 4-piston drag brake caliper used across Ford, GM, and Mopar applications.
• Backed by Hawk's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Specifications

• Part Number: HB267J.480
• Compound: DR-97 - Drag Race 97 (J)
• Caliper Compatibility: Strange Engineering 4-Piston Directional Caliper (cotter-pin style, 0.438" center hole)
• Pad Thickness: 0.480 in.
• Center Hole Diameter: 0.438 in.
• Material: Ferro-Carbon
• Rotor Compatibility: Aluminum rotors
• Operating Temperature Range: 100-900°F
• Optimal Temperature Range: 100-700°F
• Hardware Included: No

Included Components

• 4x DR-97 Drag Race Brake Pads (full set for one Strange 4-piston caliper axle)

Product Description

The Hawk HB267J.480 DR-97 brake pads are purpose-built for drag racing vehicles running Strange Engineering's 4-piston directional aluminum calipers with the 0.438" center hole cotter-pin style pad retention. The DR-97 compound is Hawk's dedicated drag race formulation, engineered specifically for the low-to-medium deceleration demands of straight-line braking. Unlike road race or street compounds, the DR-97 delivers smooth, linear torque with excellent static and dynamic friction coefficients - giving drag racers the controlled, fade-resistant stopping power they need after a high-speed run without overpowering the rear tires.

Compatible with Strange aluminum rotors across a wide range of S-Series, Pro Series, and Pro II drag brake kit configurations, these pads are a direct fit for Ford, GM, and Mopar drag cars running Strange brake systems. The DR-97 compound's wide temperature operating range and low rotor wear characteristics make it well-suited for repeated pass-after-pass use at the strip. For best results, follow Hawk's racing bed-in procedure before competitive use.