Hawk HB542W.490 DTC-30 Performance Brake Pads for Wilwood & Motorsport Calipers

Vehicle Fitment

• For vehicles equipped with compatible performance or motorsport brake calipers
• Commonly used with Wilwood 7816/7812 and similar aftermarket systems
• Confirm caliper model and pad shape before ordering - not tied to a specific OEM vehicle year/make/model

Features

• Hawk Performance DTC-30 medium-torque friction compound
• Controllable torque with smooth initial bite and release
• Consistent performance over a broad temperature range
• Good cold effectiveness and smooth pedal feel
• Strong modulation for motorsport and performance use
• Designed for iron/metal rotors (not compatible with carbon-ceramic rotors) 
• Balanced pad wear and predictable friction characteristics
• Useful for dirt track, circle track, drag, and other performance applications 

Specifications

• Part Number: HB542W.490
• Brand: Hawk Performance
• Compound: DTC-30 multi-purpose friction material
• Pad Thickness: 0.490"
• Operating Temperature: Wide range for motorsport conditions
• Rotor Compatibility: Iron/metal rotors only
• Intended Use: Performance and race brake applications

Included Components

• 1x Set of Hawk HB542W.490 performance brake pads

Product Description

The Hawk HB542W.490 brake pads are engineered with Hawk's DTC-30 medium-torque compound designed to deliver consistent and controllable braking performance across a wide temperature range. This versatile pad compound provides smooth initial bite, excellent release characteristics, and predictable modulation - which makes it well-suited to performance street cars, motorsport vehicles, and aftermarket brake systems where high-demand stopping is required.

Intended for use with compatible performance calipers such as Wilwood 7816/7812 and other aftermarket motorsport setups, the HB542W.490 pads are not tied to a specific OEM model year or make. Instead, they are sized for specific caliper types and require you to verify that your brake caliper and pad shape match before ordering. Built for iron or metal rotors, these pads help provide strong, consistent performance for track days, circle track, drag racing, and other high-load braking scenarios without the noise of more aggressive racing compounds.