• Front pad set
• Blue 9012 compound
• A genuine street-and-track pad that works well even before the brakes have fully warmed up
• Direct-fit replacement, no modification required

Blue 9012: High-torque racing compound effective from cold

Hawk's Blue 9012 pad uses a high-torque racing compound effective from cold, delivering a genuine street-and-track pad that works well even before the brakes have fully warmed up. Hawk has spent decades refining these compounds through direct racing feedback, and it shows in how consistently each compound performs within its intended use case rather than trying to be everything to everyone. Whether you're chasing a specific track lap time or just want more confident daily stopping power, matching the right Hawk compound to your actual use case matters more than picking the most aggressive-sounding option. It's a straightforward improvement that's easy to appreciate once it's installed.

Built for a Clean, Direct Install

As a direct-fit replacement for the factory front pads, this set bolts straight in without any modification, giving you the compound's real-world benefits the same day you install it. Hawk shims and chamfers every pad to help reduce the noise and vibration that a poorly finished aftermarket pad can introduce. It's a straightforward upgrade path that doesn't require touching any other part of the brake system. That combination of durability and performance is what makes it worth the upgrade.

Straight From Subispeed

A well-matched front pad choice for 2004-2015 STI if you're specifically looking for what Blue 9012 delivers.

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