Help w/ Hawk HP Plus Pad install for trackday tomorrow
I'm up against the clock regarding the amount of items I need to complete for a trackday tomorrow and of course I hit a snag.
I decided to try a Hawk HP Plus pad with my 2010 Boxster S. The rears were a fine fit. Fronts are the issue. They fit except for the spring piece that holds the pads in place simply will not work with this pad (unless I'm missing something). Anyone else come across this? The Part number is HB550N.634 which according to Hawk is the correct pad. Hawk could not answer my question. Help please! Mike |
Without pictures I don't think you will get much help here as we have old 986's.
Probably get quicker service at planet-9.com |
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The pics aren't great, but they highlight the piece I'm referencing that simply won't fit. Do I absolutely need this for a track day or is it more for noise reduction?
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1391659965.jpg |
When I changed mine (2000S) I had to bend the piece you show a decent amount. Can you post a picture of the new pad next to the one that came out? Are they the same shape up top? If so that spring should go back in the same way. I think that spring holds the pads in; I wouldn't want to run without it.
Steve |
My springs are really hard to press in to get the pin to go through... Is this what you're having a difficult time doing?
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I can't tell from the photo but be sure that the little clip on the spring for the brake sensor is on the correct end (either up or down, can't remember but I think it goes on the down side closest to the ground). If you have the spring upside down it may not compress properly resulting in a poor fit. Otherwise, compare the new pads to the old ones to be sure that they are an exact replacement fitting. If not, you may have the wrong pads. And last, compare the problem installation to the photos that you took before you removed the old pads. You did take photos, right? :) Ask me how I know. |
Mcarr <<<<
Call me: 909-989-2991 I know the owner of Hawk (his last name is Roberts) :) and Tom.. :cheers: I stopped running that spring clip 8 years ago. None of my cars have it :) NO Wilwood caliper comes with it.. No AP caliper.. It's to keep the pads from squeaking on the street (oh and it traps heat being thrown off by the rotor) |
Brad- Tried calling ya....I'm at (916) 599-2520
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I ran without them for an event or two but eventually put them back for some reason I can't recall right now. I think I wanted to rule out lack of these clips as a cause for some other issue like my uneven pad wear. |
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