~ pads 1997-2003 Infiniti Qx4 Front HP Plus Hawk Brake Pads ~
brake. ~ HP Plus / Autocross Hawk Performance?s HP Plus brake pad compound is ideal for Autocross and Track Day drivers looking for a high performance race compound that can take the heat of the track and get you home safely without having to change the pads. ~ HP Plus utilizes a unique Ferro-Carbon, high-tech friction material that was developed and manufactured for sport driving in autocross, Solo II and ?track day? applications. ~ The Ferro-Carbon formulation offers lower wear rates and higher torque values than other competitive materials. ~ Extremely high coefficient of friction makes HP Plus the perfect upgrade over stock for high performance streetcars used in autocross competition or that experience repetitive, heavy braking. ~ Key Features: ? Extremely High Friction Output ? Fade Resistant ? Worthy for Autocross & Club Racing Events ? Warning! Due to the dramatic friction levels produced by this product to achieve "race-level" braking, rotor wear, noise, dust, and pad life may be affected. ~ All Hawk Performance HP Plus / Autocross 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 HP Plus 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; plus; hp; front; qx4; infiniti; 1997-2003;