Pad Compounds
Passenger/Commercial | Off-Highway | Motorcycle/Powersports | Motorsports
It is the mission of Performance Friction and all of our employees to provide the correct pad compound for each application that we 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 and application 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 pad compounds.
All Performance Friction compounds have similar relative density, structural integrity, compressibility and Rockwell hardness. In the range of medium to hard, Performance Friction pads are among the few that can offer excellent stopping power plus excellent wear characteristics of both the pad and disc. The difference in compounds is a measure of the characteristics of that compound, rather than a measure of its softness or hardness.
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OFF-HIGHWAY
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Description not available at this time |
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46
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MOTORCYCLE/POWERSPORTS
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07
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NEW RELEASE
New to the PFC family of pads is the 07 compound for powersports shapes. With increased initial bite over 05 compound and a progressive torque rise with temperature, 07 compound hails as the leader of maximum pad braking performance from PFC for motorcycle road racing. Developed and tested on the track, PFC has already gained race wins and podiums in 2008 on both the AMA Pro Racing and various club racing levels. NOTE: All 07 compounds in a particular pad shape will replace the 05 compound in the same shape. |
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05
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High Bite
The standard by which all brake pads are now judged, 05 compound won more World and National championships in 2005 than any other brake pad on the market. Riders such as Pere Riba, Ben Bostrom, Tommy Hayden, Lee Jackson and John McGuinness choose 05 for its higher initial bite and higher average torque, which demands more from motorcycle setup. Virtually no torque rise or torque scatter for superior performance and rider feedback in the worst conditions (wet or dry). Fade free with the best wear rate of all the compounds, 05 can be used on either stainless steel or iron discs.
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95
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Progressive Feel
Champions such as Troy Bayliss, Steve Hislop, Shane Byrne and John Reynolds choose 95 compound for its excellent release and moderate initial bite, which yields a more progressive feel. Excellent controllability with a slight torque rise for a more balanced suspension at high corner entry speeds. Virtually fade free with excellent wear rate. 95 compound can be used on either stainless steel or iron discs.
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Our new Z-Rated® compound is specifically designed for the street rider that demands the most from their motorcycle braking system. Extensive testing of Z-Rated® has shown significant performance advantages over OE and other aftermarket pads. Racer-like stopping power and control with superior disc and pad wear. [ECE R90 Approved]
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Special Order and Obsolete Compounds |
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01 compound has slightly higher bite and torque for the first two-thirds of the stop when compared to 93 and 95 compound. At the end of the stop, 01 compound has less torque scatter for improved modulation with excellent release and a flatter torque curve. 01 compound is very easy on the discs with low wear. Can be used both on stainless and iron discs. |
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28 compound is offered for Snowmobile applications only. It offers a very progressive feel with excellent high temperature wear characteristics. 28 makes an excellent higher friction OE replacement pad and is priced competitively. 28 has been used with great success by top ten teams and overall Pro Champions in ISOC and MRP. |
| 93 |
Only for use on iron discs. This compound has high initial bite and very high average torque. Long pad life and easy on discs. There is a slight torque rise with temperature to handle the most extreme conditions. 93 is one of the most popular race compounds in the 4-wheeled race market and considered the benchmark material for many other pad manufacturers. |
| 96 |
96 compound is very similar to 95 but possesses slightly higher initial bite with higher cold and wet bite performance. Slight sacrifice in longevity compared to 01. This compound is ideal for smaller diameter discs such as the Brembo 290mm race disc where brake effectiveness is not compromised in return for improved turn-in and handling. Can be used both on stainless steel and iron discs. |
| 99 |
99 compound has slightly higher bite and higher torque than the 95 compounds with excellent release. Improved modulation throughout its range with a flat torque curve. 99 compound works well with stainless rotors. 99 compounds are very easy on the discs, with very low wear. |
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MOTORSPORTS
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07
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High Grip, High Downforce, Severe Duty applications
Performance Friction's newest compound has higher initial bite and higher average torque than any other Performance Friction compound. 07 will have some friction rise with temperature for the most severe applications. The release and modulations characteristics are second to none. Very low abraded disc wear with a fine micronic polished disc finish. Despite its considerable performance, 07 will have slightly better wear than 05. This compound demands the most from vehicle setup and is designed to handle the most severe applications. |
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06
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Endurance Sportscar
06 compound pads are very similar to PFC 01 for both bite and torque. Excellent release and control with very low wear. Very low abraded disc wear with a "powdery type" transfer layer. 06 pads are an excellent alternative to other brands of endurance compounds but much higher performance. This will be a leading choice for endurance racing and a trackday pad. |
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05
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High Grip, High Downforce, Severe Duty applications
05 gained immediate favour in the NASCAR, Sports Car and Open Wheel racing due to its unsurpassed performance in applications where smooth initial bite is a must. 05 has virtually no torque rise with temperature and release and modulation characteristics are second to none. It has a very low abraded disc wear with a fine micronic polished disc finish. This compound demands the most from the vehicle setup and is designed to handle severe applications.
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High Grip, High Downforce applications
03 compound has shown to have higher bite and higher average torque than 01 compound with a slight rise of torque with temperature to handle severe conditions 03 has excellent modulation and release characteristics, less torque scatter than competing pads and very good disc conditioning properties.
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01
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Wide variety of applications
The standard by which all brake pads are now judged. 01 has high initial bite and torque, with very little torque rise with temperature. At the end of the stop, 01 compound has less torque scatter for improved modulation with excellent release. 01 compound has good disc conditioning properties with low wear. Winner of more World and National Championships annually than any other brake pad on the market. |
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Applications that demand excellent wear and modulation
A favourite of sports car endurance and NASCAR racing since its debut, winning races in CART, ALMS, Grand Am, ASA and Club Racing, 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” with the lowest wear of any PFC compound and is also highly recommended as a general purpose pad for Club Racing and Track Day events.
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| 81 |
Low Grip Asphalt and Dirt Track applications
Replacing the perennial favourite 80 compound, 81 offers smooth and stable high temperature torque with excellent cold bite for the dirt and asphalt racers that demand race ready friction. 81 compound also offers quicker release for unrivaled modulation with low wear and excellent disc conditioning properties. |
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Z-Rated® pads are an extension of the Carbon Metallic® brand, specifically engineered for high performance and/or severe duty usage. Whether you drive a BMW, Corvette, Honda, Porsche or Mustang, or you tow tons of weight with an F350, Z-Rated® is engineered to delivery safety and performance under even the most severe conditions. |
Retired Race Compounds |
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Recommended for high grip and high downforce applications. This compound has higher bite, higher average torque than 99 compound and is one of the more popular of the PFC compounds. 93 compound is easy on the discs with long wear. This compound has been a favourite of CART, ALMS, Grand Am, Japanese GT and NASCAR throughout its history. There is a slight torque rise with temperature to handle the most extreme conditions. Requires finesse so as to not over slow the car or overwhelm the car’s setup. This compound has been replaced in PFC’s lineup by 01, 03 and 05, but is still popular and available in limited applications. |
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Recommended for high grip and severe duty applications. This is the compound that has won more championships since it’s debut than all others. It is a perenniel workhorse in NASCAR. When it comes to slowing down under the most severe conditions, 83 compound has a tremendous history of success. Higher bite than 80 compound, with a rising torque curve to handle the most extreme conditions, along with low wear. 01, 03 and 05 compounds are steadily replacing 83 compound in most applications. It is still available in many applications and remains a viable choice nearly 20 years after being released. |
| 99 |
Recommended for applications that demand excellent wear and modulation. This compound has won in CART Champ Cars and the 24hrs of Daytona. 99 compound has slightly higher bite and higher torque than 97 compound with excellent release. It has improved modulations throughout its range and a very flat torque curve compared with 83. 99 compound is very easy on the discs and has very low wear. 99 has been a favourite for street circuits where the track conditions are at their worst, and lock up is a problem. It has been replaced in PFC’s lineup by 01 compound, but there is still limited availability in some pad shapes. |
| 90 |
Recommended for applications that demand good wear and modulation. This compound has been a favourite of race driving schools because of its modulation characteristics. Used exclusively at race schools such as Bob Bondurant, Derek Daly and Jim Russell because of its forgiving nature. 90 compound is very easy on the discs, yet has higher cold bite than 83 compound along with less torque rise for improved modulation. 90 compound has been replaced by 97 compound in most applications, but is still available in a limited number of applications. |
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Recommended for late model and oval dirt racing. 80 compound has the longest race winning history in PFC’s arsenal. Newer compounds have replaced 80 in most applications. 80 compound is a traditional favourite in the dirt and late model markets. It is the lowest torque race compound in PFC’s lineup. This compound has won in every venue that it has raced in, from NASCAR at Martinsville, VA, to sports cars at the 24hrs of Daytona. 80 compound has been replaced by 81 in most applications, but is still available in a limited number of applications. |
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