Hawk Performance Talon Slotted Rotors

Decades of experience, continuous research and development, and dedication to bringing the highest quality premium friction products have led to Hawk Talon Rotors. Leveraging the high quality performance of Hawk Performance’s unique and proprietary DTC curved slot design, they are built to OE specifications, weights, and production processes, and are engineered to fit a vehicle’s current braking system without modification.

Hawk’s Talon Slotted Disc Brake Rotors are precision engineered, machined, finished, and weather-fortified in North America to ensure durability and enable to pass the ISO-9227 salt-spray test for long-lasting good looks even on notorious salted roads. For improved brake pad “bite”, the racing style hook-slots from Hawk’s renowned DTC racing rotors have been integrated into these new performance street brake rotors using precision CNC machining.

Sold and priced in pairs, an ideal choice for high performance driving, towing and even track days. Hawk Talon Truck Brake Rotors – Ideal rotor upgrade for towing or high performance driving. Made in North America by Hawk for select vehicles, check your application.

Hawk Rotors are Engineered, machined, finished, and coated in ISO certified facilities in North America Hawk TALON ROTORS produced from Grade 3000 Cast Iron-black coated Validated and verified brake rotor design and performance characteristics through extensive brake dynamometer testing Proven cross-drilled designs to optimize thermal efficiency, heat dissipation, strength, and improve wet braking Hawk Talon brake rotors are balanced and incorporate precision milled slots to reduce harmonic resonance issues Exclusive and proven Hawk DTC Slotted design is CNC integrated into heavy duty slotted-rotor only applications Black Magni brake rotor coating barrier applied that maintains superior corrosion resistance and ensures quick and easy bed-in that resists galling and is Salt-spray tested per ISO-9227, exceeding the 240 hours requirement.

Expert Opinion

Hawk Talon Slotted rotors are a quality high carbon rotor that will last and perform well on street applications. The slotted only version will hold up to moderate track use, but expect to see higher rates of wear when used with aggressive track pads.

Hawk Talon Slotted Rotor Characteristics:

• O.E. fitment, weight and production process
• DTC-curved slot design
• Reduction in noise
• Improved heat dissipation and wet braking
• Corrosion and galling resistance

WARNING

This product can expose you to Silica, crystalline (airborne particles of respirable size), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Hawk Brake Pad Installation Procedure

• Install Brake pads properly. Be sure pads are securely positioned in the caliper
• Flush system with fresh brake fluid.
• Check all hydraulic parts for excess wear and tear.
• Check disc for proper thickness, parallelism, and lateral run-out.
• Check disc for scoring or grooves over .012″” depth. If either applies, resurfacing or replacement is required.
• If disc does not need resurfacing then contamination from the previous brake pads must be removed. Sand discs with Garnet sandpaper using moderate pressure. Use soap and water to clean off disc surface after sanding and machining. Discs should be free and clear of oil, grease, and brake fluid
• Inspect calipers for freedom of movement. Lubricate where necessary

Hawk Brake Pad Bedding Procedure – Street Compounds

• Make 6-10 slow-downs from approximately 30-35 mph to 5 mph. applying moderate pressure. Do not come to a complete stop.
• Make an additional 2 to 3 harder stops from approximately 40-45 mph. to zero.
• DO NOT DRAG THE BRAKES! (after stopping – do not leave your foot on the brake pedal)
• Allow 15 minutes or more for the brake system to cool down.
• Your new Hawk pads are ready for use.

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

Carlisle Brake & Friction (CBF) warrants Hawk Performance branded products to be free of defects from workmanship and materials. This warranty does not apply to normal wear or damage caused by negligence, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal operations, or improper installation or service. CBF does not make any other warranty claims, either expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will CBF/Hawk Performance be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, whether such damages are claimed on account of breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, or strict product liability. This includes without limitation, damage to property, or other economic losses that may be incurred. Any, and all, warranty claims must be processed through CBF. All valid warranty claims will be replaced and/or reimbursed with Hawk Performance branded products of equal or greater value.

* Disclaimer to Limited Life-Time Warranty: Motorsports brake pads and rotors are developed for high performance events. Racing is a dangerous sport. Hawk Performance racing brake pads and rotors are sold without warranty expressed or implied. No warranty or representation is made as to this products ability to protect the user from injury or death. The user assumes that risk.

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