Hawk Performance 06+ Honda Civic Si HPS Street Front Brake Pads

Your Civic Si already puts a grin on your face every time you push it through a corner. The stock brake pads? They hold it back. Hawk HPS (High Performance Street) pads are the straightforward upgrade that brings your stopping power in line with the rest of the car — more bite, more feel, less drama.

The HPS compound is Hawk's Ferro-Carbon street formula. That means it runs a higher friction coefficient than OEM pads — typically in the µ 0.49–0.55 range — and it works whether the brakes are cold on your first stop out of the driveway or heat-cycled after a canyon run. Operating temperature range is roughly 100°F–650°F (37°C–343°C), which is exactly where a spirited street driver lives. This is not a track-only compound. It is built for the street, and it behaves like it: medium initial bite, predictable modulation, and a clean, consistent release.

Rotor compatibility: these pads are designed for the factory 282mm front rotors on the 06–11 Civic Si, and they work with OEM-spec replacement rotors from brands like Brembo, StopTech, and Power Stop. Hawk part number is HB361F.622 — worth saving if you ever need to cross-reference or re-order.

Why HPS over stock pads? OEM pads are tuned for quiet and longevity above all else. They give up friction performance to protect the rotor and keep dust down. HPS shifts that balance — you get noticeably more stopping power and better pedal feel while staying low-dust and quiet enough for daily use. It is not a dramatic change in noise or rotor wear. It is a meaningful change in how the brakes actually feel when you need them.

Break-in procedure: New pads need a proper bedding cycle before they perform at their best. Find a safe empty road or lot and do 8–10 moderate stops from about 35 mph, letting the brakes cool for 30–60 seconds between each stop. Then do 4–5 harder stops from 45–50 mph. Avoid coming to a complete standstill while the pads are hot during the bedding run — you can leave an uneven deposit on the rotor. After cooling, your brakes will feel noticeably more responsive and consistent.

Confirmed fitment: 2006–2011 Honda Civic Si, 2000–2009 Honda S2000, 2002–2006 Acura RSX Type-S. Kit includes four pads — front axle set. No hardware or shims included; reuse your factory hardware if it is in good shape.