{"product_id":"hawk-rear-dtc-60-race-brake-pads-c6-corvette-grand-sport-z06-2006-2013","title":"Hawk DTC-60 Race Rear Brake Pads C6 Corvette Grand Sport \/ Z06 (2006-2013)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade the braking performance of your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC6 Corvette Z06 or Grand Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Hawk Performance DTC-60 Rear Brake Pads. Engineered for demanding motorsports applications, the DTC-60 compound delivers high braking torque, excellent pedal modulation, and consistent performance under elevated operating temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for drivers who push their Corvettes beyond the capabilities of conventional street brake pads, Hawk's DTC-60 compound provides the stopping power and control required for aggressive track driving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DTC-60 friction material is engineered to maintain predictable braking characteristics during repeated high-speed deceleration, helping drivers confidently manage braking zones and maintain consistent lap times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing excellent release characteristics and relatively low abrasive rotor wear for a racing compound, these pads are an excellent choice for road-course and competition applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for compatible factory-style rear brake calipers, the HB659G.570 pads utilize a 0.570-inch overall thickness and are intended exclusively for use with iron or steel brake rotors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2006–2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with compatible iron\/steel rear brake rotors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010–2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Grand Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with compatible Z06-style rear brakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for factory-style rear brake calipers utilizing the HB659 pad shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear axle only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with iron\/steel brake rotors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOT compatible with carbon-ceramic brake rotors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not fit factory carbon-ceramic-equipped C6 ZR1 brake systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot intended for standard C6 Corvette brake configurations without confirming the required pad shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDTC-60 is a motorsports friction compound designed for high-temperature operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot recommended for normal street driving or cold-temperature braking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper pad bedding and brake system inspection are required before track use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1) Hawk Performance DTC-60 Rear Brake Pad Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrake Pads for Both Rear Wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrake rotors, front brake pads, and replacement caliper hardware are not included unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hawk Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DTC-60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HB659G.570\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Motorsports Rear Brake Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C6 Corvette Z06 \/ Compatible Grand Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006–2013, Depending on Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrake Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriction Compound:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DTC-60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePad Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HB659\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Pad Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.570 Inches (Approximately 14.5 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 400–1,600°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimal Temperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 700–1,100°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriction Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High Torque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedal Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Progressive Modulation and Controlled Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotor Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iron \/ Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon-Ceramic Rotor Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Road Course \/ Motorsports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct Replacement for Compatible Rear Brake Pad Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Torque DTC-60 Racing Compound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Provides aggressive braking performance and consistent friction characteristics for demanding road-course and motorsports applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent High-Temperature Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed to maintain braking effectiveness at elevated operating temperatures, helping reduce performance loss during repeated heavy braking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePredictable Pedal Modulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Offers precise brake torque control and excellent release characteristics, allowing drivers to make controlled braking adjustments when approaching corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelatively Low Abrasive Rotor Wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Engineered to deliver strong racing brake performance while minimizing abrasive wear on compatible iron and steel rotors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack-Focused Brake Balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Can be combined with appropriately selected front racing compounds to achieve the desired braking characteristics and balance for a particular vehicle and driving application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle-Specific Rear Brake Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Utilizes the HB659 pad shape for compatible C6 Corvette Z06 and Grand Sport rear brake calipers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC6 Corvette Z06 and Grand Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer exceptional chassis performance and braking capability, but demanding road-course driving places significantly greater thermal loads on the brake system than normal street use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring repeated high-speed braking events, conventional street-oriented friction materials can experience reduced effectiveness as operating temperatures increase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hawk Performance DTC-60 Rear Brake Pads are engineered to address these demands with a high-torque motorsports compound designed for sustained elevated-temperature operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent Braking Under Extreme Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack driving subjects brake pads to repeated cycles of high temperature and heavy loading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DTC-60 compound is designed to maintain consistent braking torque throughout its intended operating temperature range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows drivers to approach braking zones with greater confidence and more predictable pedal response as brake temperatures increase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved Modulation and Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective braking performance is not simply about maximum stopping power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor road-course applications, the ability to precisely control braking torque and smoothly release brake pressure is equally important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawk designed the DTC-60 compound to provide excellent modulation and release characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows drivers to make controlled adjustments during threshold braking and trail braking, helping maintain vehicle balance when transitioning from braking to corner entry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Temperature Racing Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DTC-60 compound is intended to operate at temperatures substantially higher than those typically encountered during normal street driving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts approximate operating range of 400–1,600°F makes it suitable for demanding motorsports environments where brake temperatures remain elevated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a racing compound, cold braking performance, noise, and dust characteristics may differ significantly from conventional street brake pads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor that reason, DTC-60 pads are best suited to dedicated track vehicles or motorsports 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