I'll be putting on the front set of these this week. Below are some of the quotes I've found from the vendors and have only seen a few reviews on them. Anybody else using them yet?
The pads feature a Ferro-Carbon compound and offer advanced braking characteristics to enhance the driving experience. This new compound combines the safety and quality of aerospace design with the braking technology of motorsports for improved performance under heavy braking situations.
Key Features:
Pushing the Limits of ABS
Decreased stopping distances
Improved pedal feel from initial pressure through entire pedal stroke
Minimal fade under Higher Temps
High friction/torque hot or cold
Gentle on rotors
Very quiet, low noise
Improved braking over OE pads
Extended pad life
Better stopping power even when the pads are cold
Good initial bite (more than on Hawk HPS)
Excellent resistance to fade during street use
Moderate dust during normal street driving
Quiet operation
Easy on rotors
Comment: The Hawk High Performance Street 5.0 pads are built from their highly successful HPS line but with more torque and initial bite. They are a premium performance street pad that works best under aggressive driving. They have been engineered to give exceptional braking power on the street without the downsides of a race pad.