Product Overview
Hawk HP Plus Front Brake Pads HB143N.680 – Honda NSX NA1 / NA2 (1991-2005) / Integra Type R DC2 (1997-2001)
Hawk Performance’s HP Plus (HP+) compound sits between a fast road pad and a full race pad. It is aimed at enthusiasts who drive hard on the road and take their car to autotests, sprints and track days, where a standard pad would start to fade. HB143N.680 is the front pad shape listed by Hawk for the Honda NSX and the US-market Integra Type R, along with the Legend of the early 1990s.
HP Plus compound
HP Plus uses Hawk’s ferro-carbon friction material, which gives a strong initial bite, smooth and predictable torque and good resistance to fade. Hawk quotes an operating temperature range of 100-800°F (approx. 40-425°C), with the best performance between 300 and 600°F (approx. 150-315°C).
- Ferro-carbon HP Plus friction compound
- Low to mid temperature range, fade resistant
- Smooth, predictable torque
- Pad thickness 0.680 in (approx. 17.3 mm)
- Front axle set
Road use considerations
As a semi-race compound, HP Plus produces more dust and can be noisier than an OE pad, and it works best once it has some heat in it. It is ideal for a weekend or track-focused car rather than a quiet daily driver. Hawk states its compounds are designed for iron rotors and are not compatible with carbon ceramic discs.
Fitting advice
Fit HP Plus pads to fresh or skimmed discs where possible, or clean the old pad deposit from used discs. Bed the pads in with a series of progressively harder stops, allowing them to cool before hard use. Fresh high-temperature fluid is strongly recommended for track days, so it is worth refreshing your brake fluid at the same service; see our full brake pads range for other compounds. Compound details are on the official Hawk HP+ page.
Fitment
Hawk’s listing is based on North American models (Acura NSX, Integra Type R, Legend, CL, TL and RL). UK, European and Japanese-market cars can use different calipers, so please compare with your existing pads or contact us before ordering.
