Hawk HB185N.590 HP Plus Rear Disc Brake Pads for 1991-2005 Acura NSX Base NSX-T

Vehicle Fitment

• 1991-1996 Acura NSX Base (NA1, 3.0L C30A V6 VTEC, RWD) - Rear
• 1991-1996 Acura NSX-T Targa (NA1, 3.0L C30A V6 VTEC, RWD) - Rear
• 1997-2005 Acura NSX Base (NA2, 3.2L C32B V6 VTEC, RWD) - Rear
• 1997-2005 Acura NSX-T Targa (NA2, 3.2L C32B V6 VTEC, RWD) - Rear

Fitment Notes

• Position: Rear axle only - sold as a set (both rear pads included)
• Fits OEM factory rear brake caliper - no caliper upgrade required
• Brake pad bed-in procedure required after installation for optimal performance and transfer film development
• Hawk burnishes HP Plus pads at the factory, but bed-in with your specific rotors is still mandatory
• Increased rotor wear and dust are possible due to the elevated friction output of the HP Plus compound

Features

• HP Plus compound delivers exceptional friction output across a wide temperature range - ideal for autocross, track days, and aggressive street driving
• Operating temperature range: 100-800°F for fade-resistant, consistent braking from cold to race-hot conditions
• Significantly higher coefficient of friction than OEM pads for improved stopping power without requiring a brake system change
• Linear, predictable torque output with excellent modulation and release characteristics
• Superior fade resistance eliminates the spongy pedal feel common with OEM pads under hard use
• Compatible with new and used rotors - no rotor replacement required at installation
• Ferro-carbon construction developed using aerospace and motorsport friction technology
• Made in the USA by Hawk Performance / Carlisle Brake & Friction

Specifications

• Compound: HP Plus (N compound)
• Position: Rear
• Pad Thickness: 0.590"
• Caliper Type: OEM
• Operating Temperature Range: 100-800°F
• Friction Material: Ferro-carbon
• Quantity: 1 set (both rear pads)

Included Components

• 1x Set of Hawk HP Plus Rear Brake Pads (both sides)

Product Description

The Hawk HB185N.590 HP Plus brake pads are a direct-fit rear upgrade for the 1991-2005 Acura NSX, covering both the Base and NSX-T Targa variants across the NA1 and NA2 generations. Engineered with Hawk's HP Plus ferro-carbon compound, these pads deliver a meaningful step up in friction output and fade resistance compared to OEM pads - without requiring any caliper or rotor changes. The wide operating temperature range of 100-800°F makes them equally capable on a morning commute and a full autocross session, maintaining consistent pedal feel and linear torque throughout.

Developed using the same aerospace and motorsport friction technology found in Hawk's race-proven product line, the HP Plus compound resists the brake fade that typically plagues OEM pads under spirited driving conditions. The NSX's lightweight, high-revving mid-engine platform demands braking components that match its performance character - and the HB185N.590 delivers exactly that. A proper bed-in procedure with the installed rotors is required to build the transfer film for peak performance.