Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads are were developed for those enthusiasts who want to improve stopping power without the annoying side effects sometimes associated with more aggressive pads. Hawk Performance Ceramic pads are engineered with a linear friction profile for maximum performance while reducing NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) for a smoother ride and ultra-low brake dust accumulation. In addition, you can expect Hawk ceramic brake pads to provide increased pad and rotor life and a more responsive ABS braking system. Hawk Performance Ceramic pads are intended for street use only

Hawk HPS (High Performance Street) pads offer a tremendous improvement in braking distance over the Mini's OEM pads. Hawk's unique Ferro-Carbon formula was developed for street performance using the safety and quality of Aerospace and Motorsports severe-duty friction technology. The HPS compound offers a high coefficient of friction and can provide you 20-40% more stopping power and improved resistance to fading over Mini's OEM replacement pads. HPS's Ferro-Carbon compound provides your Mini Cooper and Cooper S increased stopping power long-life, less dust and reduced noise compared to other after market performance brake pads. All Hawk Performance products provide a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring products to be free of defects from manufacturer's workmanship and materials. Hawk HPS pads are designed primarily for a daily driven Cooper but will hold up under light autocross duty as well.

Hawk HP+ pads are made for the Copper or Cooper S that gets driven to and on the track. The HP+ offers increased friction over the HPS, at the price of a little more noise (squealing) and more dust. Brake squeal is not uncommon in the HP+ due to the higher temperatures required for their peak friction, but once warmed up, this higher operating temperature will consistently allow your Cooper to brake more quickly, with minimal fade. These pads are excellent for the occasional HPDE/track day or for the very competitive autocross Cooper. If your Mini will see more frequent track use, or competition-only applications, consider the Hawk Blue 9012 race compound pads.

Hawk Blue 9012 compound pads are for the dedicated race/track Mini Cooper only. Hawk's 9012s utilize a medium/high torque and high temperature compound optimized for repeated heavy braking associated with track use. Tracked Mini Coopers equipped with the Hawk Blues will see consistent, fade-free braking, but they do take some time to get up to temperature and will make lots of noise and dust (not that you care when you're on the track!). Blues are the #1 selling brake pad material for SCCA Club racers. THESE PADS ARE FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY.

The Axxis Deluxe Plus compound is an outstanding choice for those looking for an economical way to get a little bit better braking performance compared to their Cooper's OEM pads. Axxis Deluxe pads produce very low levels of dust and virtually no noise over the OEM units. Mini Cooper and Cooper S owners can be confident in the very linear torque output throughout the Axxis Deluxe's operating temperature range, and know that Deluxes are very easy on rotors, and will last for lots of miles. Axxis Deluxe pads are for street use only; they will not perform at temperatures seen under autocross or track use.

Axxis Ultimate brake pads are a Kevlar and Ceramic compound that offers Cooper owners far and away the best price to performance ratio currently available in a performance street pad. When installing this pad on your Mini, you must be sure to properly bed the Ultimates in; this procedure is critical to achieve the optimum performance from this pad. Once bedded correctly, you can expect greatly improved initial bite, higher operating temperature range, and minimal rotor wear. Axxis Ultimates are know to create a noticeable amount of dust, but are also a very quiet pad. Axxis Ultimates are excellent for the moderately aggressive daily driven Cooper and are a capable autocross pad.

Ferodo DS2500 pads are for the Mini Cooper and Cooper S that participates in autocrosses and occasional track days. The DS2500s have 35% less compressibility than competitive products, giving it very good pedal feel and modulation characteristics. The DS2500 has an average friction level of approximately 0.50 which remains constant at any speed, and at any temperature up to 1,000deg F. Coopers equipped with DS2500s can expect friction levels higher than Axxis Ultimates, but lower than a true racing pad like the Hawk Blue 9012. Because these Ferodo's are such an aggressive compound, you can expect a fair amount of dust, and will require a stop or two to come up to operating temperature, so they may not be ideal for the daily driven Mini Cooper or Cooper S.