OEM Front Caliper Spring on Hawk HPS Front Pads not fitting

**jaykato** · 06-19-2008 03:22 PM

The front set of my Hawk HPS brake pads have a different connection with the caliper spring, meaning the spring clip doesnt have a slot to fit in. Any ideas?

**wva s4** · 06-19-2008 05:49 PM

I will take a look at mine, changed them out for a track day and had no probs., was going to change back this weekend to stock pads.(sounds like a schoole bus) Let you know what I find..

**chrislane31** · 06-19-2008 06:05 PM

I had a hell of a time getting it to fit as well. You just have to bend the tab some.

**wva s4** · 06-20-2008 06:23 PM

are yours as loud as mine? my 1st 2days with the pads were at the track, and now they are unbearable.

**S4J** · 06-21-2008 01:33 PM

Try S4iowa's write-up

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http://forums.audiworld.com/s4b6/msgs/410400.phtml

**jaykato** · 06-23-2008 10:40 AM

S4J, thanks a million!!

**jaykato** · 06-23-2008 10:41 AM

wva s4, my pads only squealed once when I was pulling out of my driveway after a rainy night. Other than that, whisper quiet.

**littleredwagen** · 06-23-2008 11:32 AM

my pads went right in no issues and they don't make noise

**wva s4** · 06-23-2008 08:21 PM

I was afraid the 2 day VIR event was kinda hard on things. Rotors are slightly warped and the thing sounds like a school bus....oh well still a great 2 days !!!!