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How do I install the Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body?

Brake component installation typically takes 1-2 hours per axle for an experienced DIYer. Always bed in new pads correctly.

How long is shipping for Hawk Performance?

Most in-stock items ship same or next business day. Free shipping on orders over $99 in the continental US. Tracking is provided via email as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.

How do I install the Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body?

Brake component installation typically takes 1-2 hours per axle for an experienced DIYer. Always bed in new pads correctly.

How long is shipping for Hawk Performance?

Most in-stock items ship same or next business day. Free shipping on orders over $99 in the continental US. Tracking is provided via email as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.

How do I install the Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body?

Brake component installation typically takes 1-2 hours per axle for an experienced DIYer. Always bed in new pads correctly.

How long is shipping for Hawk Performance?

Most in-stock items ship same or next business day. Free shipping on orders over $99 in the continental US. Tracking is provided via email as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.

How do I install the Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body?

Brake component installation typically takes 1-2 hours per axle for an experienced DIYer. Always bed in new pads correctly.

How long is shipping for Hawk Performance?

Most in-stock items ship same or next business day. Free shipping on orders over $99 in the continental US. Tracking is provided via email as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.

How do I install the Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body?

Brake component installation typically takes 1-2 hours per axle for an experienced DIYer. Always bed in new pads correctly.

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Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body

Name: Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body
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Car Wheel Size Chart

Wheel Diameter (inches)	Tire Width (mm)	Aspect Ratio	Rim Width (inches)
14	185	65	5.5
15	195	60	6.0
16	205	55	6.5
17	215	50	7.0
18	225	45	7.5
19	235	40	8.0
20	245	35	8.5

Note: Wheel and tire sizes vary by car make and model. Always consult your vehicle’s manufacturer for exact specifications.

How to Read Tire Size

Example: 225/45R17 means:

225 = Tire width in mm
45 = Aspect ratio (height as % of width)
R17 = Rim diameter in inches

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Hawk Performance pads have powered IMSA, NASCAR, Trans-Am, and Pirelli World Challenge champions. From the streetable HPS to the trackday DTC race compounds, every Hawk pad is engineered for repeatable bite, stable initial pedal feel, and predictable wear.

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Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads for Classic GM Performance

Bring modern stopping power to your classic vehicle with Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads. Designed for a wide range of GM G-Body platforms, including the 1978-1981 Buick Century and various Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models, these pads provide the perfect upgrade for enthusiasts looking to improve safety and performance.

Why Upgrade to HPS 5.0?

Advanced Compound: The HPS 5.0 formula offers a significant improvement in stopping power over stock pads.
Improved Pedal Feel: Experience a more linear and responsive brake pedal.
Versatile Fitment: Compatible with a variety of 1978-1980 GM vehicles, including Malibu, Monte Carlo, and Cutlass.
Reliability: Excellent resistance to brake fade for safer driving in all conditions.

These pads are engineered to provide a smooth, consistent feel while significantly reducing stopping distances. Whether you are restoring a classic cruiser or building a performance street machine, the HPS 5.0 pads ensure your vehicle stops with modern-day efficiency. By choosing Hawk Performance, you are opting for a brand that prioritizes both safety and driving enjoyment. Give your classic GM the braking performance it deserves by ordering from GGCRACING.

Vehicle Fitment

Years	Make	Model	Trim
1978-1979	Buick	Century	Custom
1978-1979	Buick	Century	Special
1978-1981	Buick	Century	Limited
1978-1981	Buick	Century	Sport
1980-1981	Buick	Century	Base
1980-1981	Buick	Century	Estate
1978-1982	Buick	Regal	Sport
1978-1983	Buick	Regal	Base
1978-1987	Buick	Regal	Limited
1982	Buick	Regal	Limited Turbo
1982-1983	Buick	Regal	Estate Wagon
1983-1986	Buick	Regal	T-Type
1984-1987	Buick	Regal	Grand National
1979-1980	Buick	Riviera	S
1979-1985	Buick	Riviera	Base
1981-1985	Buick	Riviera	T-Type
1982	Buick	Riviera	Limited Edition
1983	Buick	Riviera	XX Anniversary Edition
1983-1985	Buick	Riviera	Luxury
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Cabriolet
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Base
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Biarritz
1981	Cadillac	Eldorado	Brougham d'Elegance
1982-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Touring
1980-1985	Cadillac	Seville	Base
1980-1985	Cadillac	Seville	Elegante
1995-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	Base
1995-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	LT
1996-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	LS
1982	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
1982-1986	Chevrolet	Camaro	Berlinetta
1982-1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28
1982-1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	Sport
1985-1990	Chevrolet	Camaro	Iroc-Z
1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	LT
1988	Chevrolet	Camaro	Base
1989-1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	RS
1991-1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28
1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28 Heritage Edition
1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	RS Heritage Edition
1978	Chevrolet	El Camino	Conquista
1978-1987	Chevrolet	El Camino	SS
1978-1987	Chevrolet	El Camino	Base
1979-1981	Chevrolet	El Camino	Royal Knight
1981-1986	Chevrolet	El Camino	Conquista
1987-1995	Chevrolet	LLV	Base
1978-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Estate
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Landau
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Malibu	Base
1978-1983	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic
1979	Chevrolet	Malibu	Landau
1979	Chevrolet	Malibu	Police
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Sport
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Estate
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Sport
1978	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Sport
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Landau
1979	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Base
1980	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Sport
1981-1988	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Base

…and 100 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

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About Hawk Performance

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Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads for Classic GM Performance

Why Upgrade to HPS 5.0?

Advanced Compound: The HPS 5.0 formula offers a significant improvement in stopping power over stock pads.
Improved Pedal Feel: Experience a more linear and responsive brake pedal.
Versatile Fitment: Compatible with a variety of 1978-1980 GM vehicles, including Malibu, Monte Carlo, and Cutlass.
Reliability: Excellent resistance to brake fade for safer driving in all conditions.

Vehicle Fitment

Years	Make	Model	Trim
1978-1979	Buick	Century	Custom
1978-1979	Buick	Century	Special
1978-1981	Buick	Century	Limited
1978-1981	Buick	Century	Sport
1980-1981	Buick	Century	Base
1980-1981	Buick	Century	Estate
1978-1982	Buick	Regal	Sport
1978-1983	Buick	Regal	Base
1978-1987	Buick	Regal	Limited
1982	Buick	Regal	Limited Turbo
1982-1983	Buick	Regal	Estate Wagon
1983-1986	Buick	Regal	T-Type
1984-1987	Buick	Regal	Grand National
1979-1980	Buick	Riviera	S
1979-1985	Buick	Riviera	Base
1981-1985	Buick	Riviera	T-Type
1982	Buick	Riviera	Limited Edition
1983	Buick	Riviera	XX Anniversary Edition
1983-1985	Buick	Riviera	Luxury
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Cabriolet
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Base
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Biarritz
1981	Cadillac	Eldorado	Brougham d'Elegance
1982-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Touring
1980-1985	Cadillac	Seville	Base
1980-1985	Cadillac	Seville	Elegante
1995-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	Base
1995-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	LT
1996-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	LS
1982	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
1982-1986	Chevrolet	Camaro	Berlinetta
1982-1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28
1982-1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	Sport
1985-1990	Chevrolet	Camaro	Iroc-Z
1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	LT
1988	Chevrolet	Camaro	Base
1989-1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	RS
1991-1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28
1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28 Heritage Edition
1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	RS Heritage Edition
1978	Chevrolet	El Camino	Conquista
1978-1987	Chevrolet	El Camino	SS
1978-1987	Chevrolet	El Camino	Base
1979-1981	Chevrolet	El Camino	Royal Knight
1981-1986	Chevrolet	El Camino	Conquista
1987-1995	Chevrolet	LLV	Base
1978-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Estate
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Landau
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Malibu	Base
1978-1983	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic
1979	Chevrolet	Malibu	Landau
1979	Chevrolet	Malibu	Police
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Sport
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Estate
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Sport
1978	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Sport
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Landau
1979	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Base
1980	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Sport
1981-1988	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Base

…and 100 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

Often bought with

Other popular Hawk Performance products customers consider together:

Product Details

Product Description

About Hawk Performance

Watch in action

Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads for Classic GM Performance

Why Upgrade to HPS 5.0?

Advanced Compound: The HPS 5.0 formula offers a significant improvement in stopping power over stock pads.
Improved Pedal Feel: Experience a more linear and responsive brake pedal.
Versatile Fitment: Compatible with a variety of 1978-1980 GM vehicles, including Malibu, Monte Carlo, and Cutlass.
Reliability: Excellent resistance to brake fade for safer driving in all conditions.

Vehicle Fitment

Years	Make	Model	Trim
1978-1979	Buick	Century	Custom
1978-1979	Buick	Century	Special
1978-1981	Buick	Century	Limited
1978-1981	Buick	Century	Sport
1980-1981	Buick	Century	Base
1980-1981	Buick	Century	Estate
1978-1982	Buick	Regal	Sport
1978-1983	Buick	Regal	Base
1978-1987	Buick	Regal	Limited
1982	Buick	Regal	Limited Turbo
1982-1983	Buick	Regal	Estate Wagon
1983-1986	Buick	Regal	T-Type
1984-1987	Buick	Regal	Grand National
1979-1980	Buick	Riviera	S
1979-1985	Buick	Riviera	Base
1981-1985	Buick	Riviera	T-Type
1982	Buick	Riviera	Limited Edition
1983	Buick	Riviera	XX Anniversary Edition
1983-1985	Buick	Riviera	Luxury
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Cabriolet
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Base
1979-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Biarritz
1981	Cadillac	Eldorado	Brougham d'Elegance
1982-1985	Cadillac	Eldorado	Touring
1980-1985	Cadillac	Seville	Base
1980-1985	Cadillac	Seville	Elegante
1995-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	Base
1995-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	LT
1996-1997	Chevrolet	Blazer	LS
1982	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
1982-1986	Chevrolet	Camaro	Berlinetta
1982-1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28
1982-1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	Sport
1985-1990	Chevrolet	Camaro	Iroc-Z
1987	Chevrolet	Camaro	LT
1988	Chevrolet	Camaro	Base
1989-1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	RS
1991-1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28
1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	Z28 Heritage Edition
1992	Chevrolet	Camaro	RS Heritage Edition
1978	Chevrolet	El Camino	Conquista
1978-1987	Chevrolet	El Camino	SS
1978-1987	Chevrolet	El Camino	Base
1979-1981	Chevrolet	El Camino	Royal Knight
1981-1986	Chevrolet	El Camino	Conquista
1987-1995	Chevrolet	LLV	Base
1978-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Estate
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Landau
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Malibu	Base
1978-1983	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic
1979	Chevrolet	Malibu	Landau
1979	Chevrolet	Malibu	Police
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Sport
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Estate
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Sport
1978	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Sport
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Landau
1979	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Base
1980	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Sport
1981-1988	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Base

…and 100 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

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Other popular Hawk Performance products customers consider together:

Wheel Diameter (inches)	Tire Width (mm)	Aspect Ratio	Rim Width (inches)
14	185	65	5.5
15	195	60	6.0
16	205	55	6.5
17	215	50	7.0
18	225	45	7.5
19	235	40	8.0
20	245	35	8.5

Wheel Diameter (inches)	Tire Width (mm)	Aspect Ratio	Rim Width (inches)
14	185	65	5.5
15	195	60	6.0
16	205	55	6.5
17	215	50	7.0
18	225	45	7.5
19	235	40	8.0
20	245	35	8.5

Wheel Diameter (inches)	Tire Width (mm)	Aspect Ratio	Rim Width (inches)
14	185	65	5.5
15	195	60	6.0
16	205	55	6.5
17	215	50	7.0
18	225	45	7.5
19	235	40	8.0
20	245	35	8.5

Wheel Diameter (inches)	Tire Width (mm)	Aspect Ratio	Rim Width (inches)
14	185	65	5.5
15	195	60	6.0
16	205	55	6.5
17	215	50	7.0
18	225	45	7.5
19	235	40	8.0
20	245	35	8.5

Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body

Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads — Fits 78-81 Buick Century & GM G-Body

Car Wheel Size Chart

How to Read Tire Size

Product Details

About Hawk Performance

Watch in action

Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads for Classic GM Performance

Why Upgrade to HPS 5.0?

Vehicle Fitment

Often bought with

Product Details

About Hawk Performance

Watch in action

Hawk HPS 5.0 Front Brake Pads for Classic GM Performance

Why Upgrade to HPS 5.0?

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Wheel Diameter (inches)	Tire Width (mm)	Aspect Ratio	Rim Width (inches)
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15	195	60	6.0
16	205	55	6.5
17	215	50	7.0
18	225	45	7.5
19	235	40	8.0
20	245	35	8.5

Wheel Diameter (inches)	Tire Width (mm)	Aspect Ratio	Rim Width (inches)
14	185	65	5.5
15	195	60	6.0
16	205	55	6.5
17	215	50	7.0
18	225	45	7.5
19	235	40	8.0
20	245	35	8.5