~ pads 1997-2001 Infiniti Q45 Front Performance Ceramic Hawk Brake Pads ~
brake. ~ Performance Ceramic Ultimate stopping power in an ultra-low dust, low noise ceramic compound! Hawk Performance has introduced a premium, high performance, ultra-low dust, low noise compound called Performance Ceramic. ~ Performance Ceramic is engineered to reduce brake NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness), creating a quieter performing brake pad. ~ Furthermore, the ceramic brake pad formula has a linear friction profile that allows your ABS brake system to work more effectively. ~ With Performance Ceramic you can expect reduced brake pad wear, lower dust output levels and a rotor-friendly brake pad. ~ Performance Ceramic ? quiet, clean & fast stopping! Key Features: ? Increased stopping power ? Increased rotor life ? Extended pad life ? Ultra-low dust ? Extremely quiet ? Stable friction output ? Recommended for import domestic automobiles, luxury SUV?s, sports trucks & vans. ~ Today?s alloy wheel designs on premium vehicles has contributed to customer demand for a low dust performance brake product. ~ Specify Hawk Performance?s Performance Ceramic brake pads for your luxury car, SUV, or truck. ~ All Hawk Performance Performance Ceramic brake pads provide a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring products to be free of defects from manufacturer?s workmanship and materials. ~ Note: Hawk Performance burnishes its Performance Ceramic brake pads as a final step in the factory, but all brake pads have to be bedded-in with the rotors (new or used) that they will be used against. ~ Properly bedding-in new brake pads results in a transfer film being generated at the pad and rotor interface to maximize brake performance Brake Pad Installation Procedure 1. ~ Install brake pads properly. ~ Be sure pads are securely positioned in the caliper. ~ 2. ~ Flush system with fresh brake fluid. ~ 3. ~ Check all hydraulic parts for excess wear and tear. ~ 4. ~ Check disc for proper thickness, parallelism, and lateral runout. ~ 5. ~ Check disc for scoring or grooves over .012?depth. ~ If either applies, resurfacing is required. ~ 6. ~ If discs do not need resurfacing, then contamination from the previous brake pads must be removed. ~ Sand discs with 130 grit sandpaper using moderate pressure. ~ Use soap and water to clean discs? surface after sanding and machining. ~ Discs should be free and clear of oil, grease, and brake fluid. ~ 7. ~ Inspect calipers for freedom of movement. ~ Lubricate where necessary. ~ Burnishing Instructions 1. ~ After installing new brake pads, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30-35 mph applying moderate pressure. ~ 2. ~ Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph. ~ 3. ~ DO NOT DRAG BRAKES! 4. ~ Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down. ~ 5. ~ After step 4 your new pads are ready for use. ~ pads; brake; hawk; ceramic; performance; front; q45; infiniti; 1997-2001;