Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads 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 Evo'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 Mitsubishi 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 Evo but will hold up under light autocross duty as well.

Hawk HP+ pads are made for the Evolution 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 Evo to brake more quickly, with minimal fade. These pads are excellent for the occasional HPDE/track day or for the very competitive autocross driver. If your car 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 Evo only. Hawk's 9012s utilize a medium/high torque and high temperature compound optimized for repeated heavy braking associated with track use. Tracked Evos 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.

Ferodo DS2500 pads are for the Evo driver 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 1,000°F. Evos equipped with DS2500s can expect friction levels higher than Hawk HPS, but lower than a true racing pad like the Hawk Blue 9012. Because these pads 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 Evolution.

The Ferodo DS3000 is a full race pad for dedicated track Evos that offer a very high average (0.62) coefficient of friction, flat torque curve, and very good modulation characteristics. DS3000 is a race-only compound, and is NOT to be used on street driven Evolutions.