Description
Hawk Performance® HB779Z.740 Performance Ceramic front street brake pads in the HB779 shape, FMSI D1633, 6.90 in x 2.77 in (175 mm x 70 mm) at .740 in (19 mm) thick, for the 2013-2025 Audi A3, Audi Q3, Audi S3, Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Volkswagen Tiguan; sold as one axle set.
IMPORTANT: Front pads. Fitment as published by Hawk Performance®: Audi A3 2019-2020 (Quattro 2.0L); Audi Q3 2019-2025; Audi S3 2015-2020; Volkswagen Arteon 2019-2023; Volkswagen CC 2013-2017 (VR6 4Motion 3.6L); Volkswagen GTI 2015-2024; Volkswagen Golf R 2015-2019; Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2019-2025; Volkswagen Tiguan 2018-2024. Hawk Performance® states that its brake pad compounds are not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors; these pads are designed for iron rotors only. Sold as one axle set (2-wheel set). The same HB779 shape and thickness is also offered in other Hawk Performance® friction compounds: HB779B.740 (HPS 5.0, high performance street); HB779F.740 (HPS, high performance street); HB779N.740 (HP Plus, street and track day with more dust and noise); HB779G.740 (DTC-60, race only). This listing is the Performance Ceramic (Z) compound, a quiet, low-dust street compound.
The Hawk Performance® HB779Z.740 is a direct-fit Performance Ceramic replacement for the factory front pads on the listed vehicles. It is aimed at street-driven performance cars where the owner wants more bite than the original pad with lower dust and noise.
Performance Ceramic is the Hawk Performance® ceramic street compound. Hawk Performance® describes it as extremely quiet and ultra-low dust, with improved stopping power and stable friction output, and gentle on rotors for extended pad life.
Each pad uses the HB779 backing plate shape at .740 in (19 mm) total thickness, friction material included. Hawk Performance® designs these pads for iron rotors only. They are covered by the Hawk Performance® Street Performance Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty does not cover normal wear or damage caused by negligence, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal operation, or improper installation or service. Claims are processed through Hawk Performance®, and valid claims are replaced or reimbursed with Hawk Performance® brake pads of equal or greater value.
Features
- Fitment (front): Audi A3 2019-2020 (Quattro 2.0L); Audi Q3 2019-2025; Audi S3 2015-2020; Volkswagen Arteon 2019-2023; Volkswagen CC 2013-2017 (VR6 4Motion 3.6L); Volkswagen GTI 2015-2024; Volkswagen Golf R 2015-2019; Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2019-2025; Volkswagen Tiguan 2018-2024
- Performance Ceramic (Z) street compound: extremely quiet with ultra-low dust
- Improved stopping power with stable friction output
- Gentle on rotors for extended pad life
- HB779 shape: 6.90 in x 2.77 in (175 mm x 70 mm), .740 in (19 mm) thick
- FMSI D1633
- Includes: One axle set (2-wheel set) of Hawk Performance® HB779Z.740 Performance Ceramic brake pads
- For iron rotors only; not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors
- Warranty: Hawk Performance® Street Performance Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials; normal wear not covered
- Sold as one axle set (2-wheel set)
Specifications
| Brand | Hawk Performance® |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HB779Z.740 |
| Shape Code | HB779 |
| Compound | Performance Ceramic (Z), street |
| Placement on Vehicle | Front |
| Pad Length | 6.90 in (175 mm) |
| Pad Width | 2.77 in (70 mm) |
| Pad Thickness | .740 in (19 mm), friction material included |
| FMSI Number | D1633 |
| Vehicle Fitment | Audi A3 2019-2020 (Quattro 2.0L); Audi Q3 2019-2025; Audi S3 2015-2020; Volkswagen Arteon 2019-2023; Volkswagen CC 2013-2017 (VR6 4Motion 3.6L); Volkswagen GTI 2015-2024; Volkswagen Golf R 2015-2019; Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2019-2025; Volkswagen Tiguan 2018-2024 |
| Rotor Compatibility | Iron rotors only; not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors |
| What’s Included | One axle set (2-wheel set) of Hawk Performance® HB779Z.740 Performance Ceramic brake pads |
| Quantity | One axle set (2-wheel set) |
| UPC | 840653056654 |
| Warranty | Hawk Performance® Street Performance Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials; normal wear not covered |
Fitment
The HB779Z.740 is a front pad set for the 2013-2025 Audi A3, Audi Q3, Audi S3, Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Volkswagen Tiguan as listed above, Every covered model and year range, with Hawk Performance® trim and brake-package qualifiers, is listed in the IMPORTANT note and specifications above. This listing is the Performance Ceramic (Z) compound only; other compounds of the HB779 shape listed above are separate part numbers.