Performance
Friction race pads win more championships per year than any other pad brand on
the market, but no one wants to let that secret out! Now these winning pads
used by teams from BMWs to Daytona Prototypes to NASCAR Cup Cars, including the
BimmerWorld Racing Team, are easily available for your BMW race or trackday
car.
PFC Philosophy
It is the mission of Performance Friction and all of their employees to provide
the correct pad compound for each application that they make. Instead of using
the “shotgun” method of pad development, wherein every pad is made in every
compound, PFC builds the correct pad to suit the venue it is designed
for. This is the reason that in many applications, there are only one or two
pad options. These options are what PFC recommends for those applications, and
are arrived at only after very careful consideration and evaluation. Below you
will find a description of the currently available PFC Race Pad Compounds.
Current Production
Performance Friction Race Compounds
06 Compound
This compound represents the cutting edge of brake pad technology. Extremely
long life, but with torque similar to 01, this pad will be the leading choice
for endurance racing and a track day pad. In our 2008 win at the 13 Hour at VIR
(stock BMW calipers), we used approximately 40% of the front pad and 25% of the
rear - that is incredible wear for a capable, full-race pad.
97 Compound
This compound has been a favorite of sportscar endurance racing since its
debut, and has the lowest wear of any PFC Compound. 97 Compound has won races
in CART, ALMS, World Challenge, Grand Am, and ASA, and Club Racing, and is a
preferred pad for touring car and rally. 97 Compound has less initial bite and
average torque than 01. It has great modulation, a very flat torque curve, and
enhanced release characteristics. 97 is considered PFC’s “Endurance Compound”
and is also highly recommended as a general-purpose pad for Club Racing and
Track Day events.
03 and 05 Compounds
Available only for selected race calipers. These compounds add progressively
more torque, typically for heavier cars, cars with more down force, and/or full
race slicks.
08 Compound
08 compound is one of PFC newest and have gained immediate favor in Endurance
Sportscar, and GT racing due to its performance in applications where smooth
initial bite is a must. 08 have a slight friction rise with temperature,
excellent release and modulation characteristics, and very low abraded disc
wear. In addition to its considerable performance, 08 wears the longest of all
PFC pads and easily matches wear of the other competitors with much higher
bite.
11 Compound - NEW!
11 Compound is a new
generation sprint and medium distance friction - the ultimate in control, with
superior disc conditioning. 11 compounds were developed from the 01 compound
with improved bite, modulation, and release characteristics. It is ultra smooth
and developed to reduce wheel locking at the end of a stop. Brake with
confidence brake with ultimate control and modulation. For many applications,
11 will replace the venerable 01 compound.
Model
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Pad Number
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PFC Z-31 (4-piston, 4-pad Monobloc) - E46 M3
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Front-7863
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PFC Z-31 (4-piston, 4-pad Monobloc) - E9X
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Front-7861 / Rear-7863
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PFC ZR-33/Z-45 Caliper (4-piston, 2-piece)
|
7852
|
PFC ZR-54 (4-piston, 2-piece, GRAND-AM) - Race
|
7836
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PFC Z-29 (2-piston w/ flat piston caps)
|
7832
|
PFC Z-34 (4-piston, 2-pad Monobloc) - E46 M3
|
7934
|
PFC ZR-28/ZR-39 (4-piston, 4-pad Monobloc) - Race
|
7831
|
PFC ZR-24 (2-piston, 2-pad Monobloc) - Race
|
7827
|
StopTech ST-60 6-Piston Caliper
|
7793
|
StopTech ST-40 4-Piston Caliper
|
447
|
StopTech ST-22 2-Piston Caliper
|
109 |