Hawk HB183N.585 HP Plus Rear Brake Pads 1994-2004 Ford Mustang Cobra/Mach 1

Vehicle Fitment

• 1994-1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra (5.0L OHV V8, RWD) - Rear
• 1996-1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra (4.6L DOHC V8, RWD) - Rear
• 1999-2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra (4.6L DOHC V8, RWD) - Rear
• 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt (4.6L DOHC V8, RWD) - Rear
• 2003-2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra / Terminator (4.6L DOHC Supercharged V8, RWD) - Rear
• 2003-2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (4.6L DOHC V8, RWD) - Rear

Fitment Notes

• Rear axle application only. Requires OEM iron rear caliper with 38mm piston and 11.65" vented rear rotor.
• Does not fit 1994-2004 Mustang GT or V6 - those trims require a different pad (HB183N.660) for the 10.5" solid rear rotor.
• No 2000 or 2002 SVT Cobra model year was produced; these years are excluded.
• Not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors; designed for iron/metal rotors only.
• Due to aggressive friction levels, expect increased noise, dust, and rotor wear versus street pads.
• No shims, hardware, or electronic wear sensor included.

Features

• HP Plus Ferro-Carbon compound engineered for autocross, Solo II, and open-track use.
• Very high coefficient of friction delivers substantially more brake torque than OEM or HPS pads when hot.
• Good cold-bite makes the compound streetable - drive to the track, compete, and drive home without swapping pads.
• Wide operating temperature range reduces brake fade onset compared to street-only compounds.
• Lower wear rates than full race compounds, extending pad life under mixed street/track use.
• High deceleration rates ideal for competitive autocross and club racing events.
• Compatible with stock, slotted, and cross-drilled iron/metal rotors.
• Backed by Hawk's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Specifications

• Part Number: HB183N.585
• Compound: HP Plus (N)
• FMSI ID: D583
• Pad Thickness: 0.585 in.
• Position: Rear
• Caliper Piston: 38mm OEM Iron
• Rotor Compatibility: 11.65" vented rear rotor
• Material: Ferro-Carbon
• Operating Temperature Range: 100-800°F
• Optimal Temperature Range: 100-600°F
• Electronic Wear Sensor: No
• Hardware Included: No

Included Components

• 2x HP Plus Brake Pads (Rear Axle Set - Driver and Passenger Side)

Product Description

The Hawk HB183N.585 HP Plus rear brake pads are purpose-built for the 1994-2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, 2001 Bullitt, and 2003-2004 Mach 1, fitting the OEM iron rear caliper with its 38mm piston and 11.65" vented rear rotor. The HP Plus compound is Hawk's premier dual-purpose autocross and track day formulation, offering a dramatic step up in brake torque and fade resistance over the HPS or HPS 5.0 compounds - while retaining enough cold-bite to remain drivable on the street. This makes it the ideal choice for Cobra and Mach 1 owners who want to drive to the track, compete, and drive home on the same set of pads.

Compared to stock or street-grade pads, the HP Plus delivers noticeably higher deceleration rates and maintains consistent stopping power through repeated hard braking. Users should expect increased brake dust, noise, and rotor wear as a trade-off for the elevated performance level - standard characteristics for any true performance compound. A thorough bed-in procedure is required after installation to properly transfer the Ferro-Carbon friction material onto the rotor surface and achieve peak performance.