Hawk HPS 5.0 Street Rear Brake Pads 2023-2024 Toyota GR Corolla

HPS 5.0 Compound Stops the GR Corolla Harder with Less Fade and Less Dust

The Hawk Performance HAWKHB987B.575 HPS 5.0 Street Rear Brake Pads are engineered for the 2023-2024 Toyota GR Corolla, delivering a Ferro-Carbon compound that significantly raises the friction coefficient and thermal threshold compared to the factory pads. HPS 5.0 is Hawk's most advanced street compound, developed from aerospace and motorsport braking research to produce shorter stopping distances, reduced fade under repeated hard braking, and dramatically lower brake dust output compared to OEM pads. The HAWKHB987B.575 uses a .575-inch pad thickness matched to the GR Corolla's rear caliper for a direct, no-modification fit. For balanced braking, pair with the matching Hawk HPS 5.0 front pads for the GR Corolla.

Key Features

• HPS 5.0 Ferro-Carbon Compound: Advanced Ferro-Carbon formulation delivers a higher friction coefficient than factory pads for shorter stopping distances under normal and aggressive street driving
• Reduced Brake Fade: Higher thermal threshold than OEM compound resists fade under repeated hard braking, including track days, mountain roads, and canyon driving
• Low Brake Dust: HPS 5.0 produces significantly less dust than the factory compound, keeping wheels cleaner between washes
• Low Noise: Compound formulation is designed for quiet operation on street-driven vehicles with no squeal treatment required
• Direct-Fit for GR Corolla Rear: HAWKHB987B.575's .575-inch thickness is matched to the GR Corolla rear caliper for a direct OEM-style swap with no modification
• Not for Carbon Ceramic Rotors: HPS 5.0 is designed for iron/metal rotors only; not compatible with carbon ceramic rotor systems

Fitment Table

Specifications

What's Included

• 1x Set of rear brake pads (4 pads)

About Hawk Performance

Hawk Performance is a leading American manufacturer of brake pads and friction materials for street, track, and competition applications. Based in Solon, Ohio, Hawk engineers compound formulations used across NASCAR, IMSA, and professional road racing, with street versions of those technologies available through their HPS, HPS 5.0, and HP+ compound lines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The HAWKHB987B.575 is a Hawk Performance HPS 5.0 rear brake pad set for the 2023-2024 Toyota GR Corolla. It uses a Ferro-Carbon compound that provides a higher friction coefficient, lower dust, and improved fade resistance compared to the factory brake pads, in a direct-fit .575-inch thickness for the GR Corolla's rear caliper.

Yes, provided your factory rotors are iron/metal and in serviceable condition. HPS 5.0 is not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. If your rotors are scored, grooved, or below minimum thickness, replace them before installing new pads to ensure consistent performance and even break-in.

Yes. For balanced braking performance and to avoid front-to-rear bias imbalance, Hawk and most brake engineers recommend upgrading front and rear pads with the same compound at the same time. Hawk makes a matching HPS 5.0 front pad set for the GR Corolla to pair with these rear pads.

Yes. All performance brake pads require a proper bed-in procedure to transfer an even layer of pad material onto the rotor surface. Hawk provides a specific bed-in procedure: perform 8 to 10 moderate stops from approximately 35 mph to 5 mph with enough cool-down time between stops to prevent overheating. Follow the Hawk bed-in instructions included with the HAWKHB987B.575 pads.

HPS 5.0 is formulated for quiet street operation. Under normal street use, noise should be minimal. Some light squeal during cold start or low-speed stops is normal until the pads reach operating temperature, particularly in cold weather. If persistent noise is present after bed-in, verify shim installation and confirm the caliper slides are properly lubricated.

HPS 5.0 is primarily a street performance compound with a significantly elevated thermal threshold compared to OEM pads. It can handle spirited driving and occasional track days, but it is not rated for extended full-attack track sessions. For dedicated track use, Hawk's HP+ or DTC-60 compounds offer higher temperature ratings.

HPS 5.0 pads generally have a similar or slightly shorter lifespan than factory pads under pure street-driving conditions due to the higher-friction compound. Actual wear rate depends heavily on driving style. The performance and dust reduction benefits are most noticeable under aggressive driving where factory pads begin to fade.

Verify shim inclusion with the product packaging at time of receipt. Some Hawk applications include shims and others do not. If shims are not included, reuse your factory shims or purchase vehicle-specific aftermarket shims to prevent caliper noise and vibration during operation.

Installation Instructions

1. Safely lift the vehicle and support it on jackstands; remove the rear wheels to access the rear brake calipers.
2. Inspect the rear rotors for scoring, grooving, or wear below minimum thickness; replace if necessary before installing new pads.
3. Remove the rear caliper mounting bolts and carefully slide the caliper off the rotor without allowing it to hang by the brake hose.
4. Remove the factory brake pads and clean the caliper bracket of any rust or debris with a wire brush.
5. Using a brake caliper piston tool, slowly retract the rear caliper piston into the caliper bore (note: some rear calipers require rotation of the piston; confirm whether your GR Corolla rear caliper uses a screw-in or push-in piston).
6. Apply a thin layer of brake caliper lubricant (not petroleum-based) to the caliper slide pins and bracket contact points only; keep lubricant away from the rotor and pad friction surface.
7. Install the new rear pads into the caliper bracket, ensuring they seat flat against the bracket with no cocking or interference.
8. Reinstall the caliper over the rotor and torque the caliper mounting bolts to the GR Corolla specification.
9. Reinstall the wheels and torque lug nuts to specification.
10. Pump the brake pedal until firm before moving the vehicle; perform Hawk's recommended bed-in procedure before aggressive use.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.