New PFC products

We continue to develop new and revised products to suit the ever-changing needs of our customers.
Here is a selection of recent additions:

AP caliper pad (for AP Racing CP7555D70 CP8520 CP8521 CP8522 CP9560 calipers) – 9126
Audi / Seat / Skoda / front brake pad – 1633
Audi / Seat / Skoda / VW front disc assemblies – 340.496.63/64
Audi / Seat / VW rear brake pad – 1761
Audi RS6 C7 front pad – 1792
Audi TT RS front disc assemblies – 370.496.63/64
BMW 235i Cup / 240i Cup – 372.32.0050.453/463
BMW F-series brake disc assemblies – 400.653.63/64 (front) / 380.646.63/64 (rear)
BMW M2 Competition (F87) – 1648 (front) / 2097 (rear)
BMW G-series brake pads – 1867 (front)
BMW R1250 / S1000 front bike pad – 7507
Brembo B64 (Family J/N) 6-piston caliper brake pad – 9197
Brembo WSBK 2018 (Brembo XB0B13031/15051/16061) bike pad – 7511
Ford Focus RS / RS Mk2 AP replacement discs – 355.32.0054/01/02
Ford Mustang GT (Brembo) Roush P-51 front pad – 1792
Honda CB / CRF front bike pad – 7508
Honda Civic Type-R FL5 TCR (2023-) front pad – 7519
Kawasaki Ninja 400 front bike pad – 7512
Lotus Elise / Exige replacement discs for 308.048.63/64 assemblies – 308.26.0044.451/461
Mercedes-AMG A45S W176 (2013-) / CLA45 C117/X117 (2015-) / GLA45 X156 (2015-) front pad – 1634
Mercedes-AMG A45S W177 (2020-) / CLA45 C118/X118 (2020-) / GLA45 H247 (2020-) front pad – 6103
Mercedes-AMG C63 / GL63 / ML63 / GT R / GT S front pad – 1792
Nissan GT-R35 (2011-) 390mm rear V3 disc assemblies – 390.062.63/64
Porsche Cayman GT4 disc assemblies (PCCB) – 410.069.63/64 (front) / 390.075.63/64 (rear)
Porsche 991 GT2 / GT3 full brake kit (front / rear calipers, discs & pads) – 0380.0001
Porsche 991 GT2 / GT3 full brake kit (front / rear calipers, discs & pads) – 0405.0001
Porsche 991 GT3 / Turbo front disc assemblies (PCCB) – 410.069.63/64
Porsche 991 GT3 / Turbo / 992 rear disc assemblies (PCCB) – 390.075.63/64
Porsche 991 Carrera / Carrera S / Cayman S full brake kit (front / rear calipers, discs & pads) – 0380.0005
Porsche 991 / 992 Carrera rear brake pad – 7690
Porsche 992 Cup disc assemblies (incl PCCB) – 380.34.0052.452/462 (front) / 380.32.0052.452/462 (rear)
Porsche 992 GT3 front disc assemblies (incl PCCB) – 410.057.63/64
Porsche 996 / 997 / 991 Turbo full brake kit (front / rear calipers, discs & pads) – 0380.0002
Porsche 996 / 997 / 991 Turbo full brake kit (front / rear calipers, discs & pads) – 0405.0002
Porsche 996 / 997.1 2WD full brake kit (front / rear calipers, discs & pads) – 0380.0004
Porsche 997.2 2WD full brake kit (front / rear calipers, discs & pads) – 0380.0003
Porsche 997 GT3 / RS / Turbo rear disc assemblies – 373.076.63/64
Renault Mégane 3 / Porsche 997 GT3 Cup replacement discs – 348.29.0060.451/461
Subaru Impreza (6-piston caliper) disc assemblies – 340.531.63/64
TCR racing discs – 378.34.0054.01/02
Toyota GR Yaris Sport brake pads – 5000 (front)    5001 (rear)    356.495.63/64 (front disc assembly)
Toyota Supra Mk 5 brake pads – 1867 (front)    2220 (rear)
Yamaha X Max / YZF R25 & R3 front bike pad – 7513
Yamaha BT / FJR / FZ / FZR / FZS / MT / TDM / XJR / XV / YZF front bike pad – 7514

Newly developed 82 & 84 endurance race compounds

New 82 front endurance compound Please click here for PDF version

82 compound is the new standard for PFC endurance compounds. It has gained an immediate following upon release in the endurance sportscar world after its debut win in the 2023 24hrs of Nürburgring. The 82 is a degressive pad specifically designed to work together with ABS to give superior control and a smooth release, minimizing lockups. The 82 compound has an extremely low wear rate while simultaneously being extra gentle on discs, making this compound the ultimate endurance option. Long distances aren’t this pad’s only strong suit though – with a very high initial bite, this pad can also be used for medium distance sprint applications, where ABS compatibility and a low wear rate are required. The 82 compound was developed by working closely with experienced teams and drivers to ultimately tailor this pad to have the perfect combination of durability and speed.

New 84 rear endurance compound

84 compound is the newest rear endurance compound in the PFC lineup. It shook the endurance sportscar world when it took its first win upon release at the 2023 24hr of Nürburgring. This pad is heavily degressive to work together with modern ABS systems, providing a stable, controllable rear end and minimized lockups. Its high initial bite allows this pad to not only be the perfect low wear endurance option, but also can be used in medium distance applications. Like its front counterpart (82) the 84 compound has an extremely low wear rate, while being gentle on discs. All of this, paired with superior modulation creates a pad that finds its home in being very durable, and extremely quick! It was developed alongside experienced teams and drivers to create a compound that sets a new standard in speed for the endurance sports car world.

GT racing brake applications

PFC have developed a range of full brake kits for Porsche 996, 997, 991 and 992 models, including GT and Turbo models with PCCB systems. They are custom-engineered for trackday & race use and use PFC ZR95 6-piston front calipers, and ZR96 4-piston on the rear. Caliper fittings are included. PFC kits offer the best braking performance available, along with great looks!

Please send wheel fitment information before ordering. There can be clearance issues with some profiles.

BMW G series &
Toyota Supra Mk 5
brake pads now available

Front – 1867 (BMW & Toyota)

Rear – 2220 (Toyota)

The pads are available in Z-rated (fast road / trackday) and sprint race compounds.

Toyota GR Yaris Sport
front & rear brake pads

Front 5000
Rear 5001
(Red calipers only)

The front pads are available in:
01 compound (track day use)
39 compound (sprint / semi-endurance racing)

The rear pads are available in:
Z-rated compound (fast road / track day)
332 compound (race applications)

Mercedes-AMG
front brake pads
now available

1634A45S W176 (2013-)
CLA45 C117 / X117 (2015-)
GLA45 X156 (2015-)
SLC AMG R172 (2016-)
SLK AMG R172 (2012-)

6103A45S W177 (2020-)
CLA45 C118 / X118 (2020-)
GLA45 H247 (2020-)

This video was made with PFC Brakes & the Porsche Club of America to discuss how and when to upgrade your brakes.

At what point does a Porsche’s stock, street-orientated brake system become inadequate?
What are the differences between a street brake system and a track or racing brake system?
What are the differences in types of brake rotors? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
How do brake pads differ between a street set-up vs a track set-up?
How do you select the right brake pads to complement the type of driving you’ll be doing?
How does brake fluid work, and how does street brake fluid differ from track or racing brake fluid?
What is the most challenging aspect of developing a braking system today?
When upgrading a Porsche, such as a 991 GT3 RS with PCCB to PFC’s track package, what are you changing and what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Benefits of Porsche’s manufacturing practices.
Can you replace PCCB rotors with iron rotors and keep the PCCB brake caliper?
What are some Internet myths about brakes that you’d like to dispel?

PFC extends range of Z-rated (fast road / trackday) brake pads

These popular brake pad shapes are now available in a Z-rated compound:

Please click the part number for full application details.

Pad compound data pages

We have recently introduced several new brake pad compounds, and have taken the opportunity to update the format of our online information.

View the PFC Brakes pad compound pages ………. and bike compounds

The main page shows a summary of compounds, with graphs comparing their characteristics. There is a friction vs temperature line graph, along with bar and radar graphs.

Each compound has its own page, found by clicking on the colour-coded link.

There is a PDF summary of each compound, along with comparison pages for endurance and sprint compounds. This will help teams and drivers to identify the best option for their next events.

Please contact the UK sales office to discuss your braking requirements in more detail.

Porsche 997 rear disc assemblies

The ever-popular 348mm rear disc assemblies for the Porsche 997 GT2, GT3, Turbo and all Gen 2 models have been upgraded to 373mm, including a caliper spacer kit.

Part numbers 373.076.63/64 are slotted 373 x 29mm disc assemblies using the new V3 design. They are compatible with centre-lock and 5-stud fittings.

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Front disc assemblies to suit:

379.067.63/64

379.069.63/64

PFC Brakes – official supplier to Radical Sportscars

Radical are delighted to announce that PFC Brakes have become the sole provider of brakes to our global network as an official sponsor.  The brakes and associated components are manufactured in a state-of-the-art production plant located in Clover, South Carolina USA.

Performance Friction Corporation (PFC) is a brand embedded in motorsport history worldwide. PFC support their product globally across many national and international championships, including IndyCar, Formula Renault and a host of others, both on- and off-road on two and four wheels.

“Radical has long trusted in the high performance and reliability of PFC Brake pads as our preferred fitment choice, so this partnership is next logical step to ensure all of our customers get the same, great Radical driving experience,” said Joseph Anwyll, Radical CEO. “PFC Brakes’ global reputation and network means we can quickly and easily serve the requirements of our customers, teams and championships, with a single specification that works the world over.”

“PFC are pleased to be announced by Radical as a global brake partner, following many years of PFC supply for their racing activities,” added Brian Gore, Sales Engineer for Performance Friction Europe. “This situation will be mutually beneficial to both companies thanks to a single-source supply chain, with products that have been officially tried, tested and approved by Radical. The new partnership will also allow the development of new brake technologies, for existing models and future additions to the Radical Sportscars range.”

To order pads, simply contact your local Radical dealer – full list here – or contact Radical for more information.

FIRST FIT – FIRST WIN
FOR BETTERA AT MONZA

PFC have released a retrofit disc to replace the discs used on many TCR vehicles.
The PFC disc is part number 378.34.0054.01/02

Front Pads
Sprint 7790.333.25.44
New sprint material giving high bite and friction without fade. Good release and modulation characteristics.
Endurance 7790.331.25.44
New endurance material for long pad & disc life.
Also available in 11 & 13 PFC Compounds

Rear Pads
Sprint 7720.11.15.44
Endurance 7720.332.15.44
New endurance material for long pad life and minimal friction rise with temperature.

331 & 332 compound pads were Daytona 24 Hours class winners

Burgoon, Borner, Cate, Rankin, and Wagner win 2017 Louis Schwitzer Award

The PFC carbon disc brake system consists of a carbon disc and pad assembly made from single continuously wound strands along with a patented mounting mechanism. The material and manufacturing process of the disc and pads provide a uniform matrix which reduces unwanted vibration and tire wear by improving the overall balance of the assembly. The disc is mounted to the hat with a novel, yet simple, retaining mechanism consisting of a double rolled ring and locating bobbins. The patented hat assembly greatly reduces stress, bending moments and distortion while the friction behaviour exhibits excellent modulation, cold bite and uniform heat distribution.

We now have in stock fast road / trackday pads in the very popular 7856 and 7871 profiles.

7856.10 – Audi RS4/5/6, R8 and various Lamborghini models.

7871.10 – Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Renault & Vauxhall

Please contact us to confirm your order!

With the new season fast approaching you will, no doubt, be installing new PFC brake pads, discs and calipers to your pride and joy.

Don’t forget that we can also supply racing brake fluid, mechanics’ gloves and temperature paint.

Please click here to see all of the accessories that we offer to help make fitting and using PFC Brakes even easier!

PFC Brakes can now offer the 7534 and 7614 brake pads in our 13 compound.

The 7614 is a pinless brake pad compatible with the Brembo XA3.J7.F0/F1 caliper. The 7614 is suitable for Moto 2, World and British Superbikes, where this caliper is commonly used.

7534 is a four pad system suitable for Moto 3. The 7534 can used with both Moto 3 Brembo caliper options.

13 compound is the choice for riders who desire maximum braking performance and torque. The 13 compound has the highest initial bite of all PFC bike compounds combined with a progressive torque rise with temperature. Initial bite is managed along with feel and control, so that the suspension is not upset. This allows a smoother transition between the brake and throttle.

There’s a new pad in town!! The 7637 profile suits several bikes, including models from Aprilia, BMW, MV Agusta, and Ducati, including the 899 Panigale and new Scrambler.

Please click here for full application details. This pad is in stock in the UK – contact PFC Sales for more information, and to order!

7637 is available in 95 and 13 compounds.

New Renault Sport R.S. 01 fitted with PFC carbon-carbon brakes

The sensational 500+ BHP R.S. 01 sports GT racer features front and rear 380mm carbon-carbon PFC Brakes with ZR53 6-piston calipers.

Please click here for Renault Sport’s announcement, and here to see Alain Prost driving this totally awesome car at Jerez.

PFC Brakes are suppliers to the GT86 Cup run by Toyota Motorsport GmbH.

Click here for details about brake pads for your Toyota GT86.

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has selected leading manufacturer PFC Brakes to supply brake pads to its successful GT86 race car. The 200 bhp rear wheel drive car offers drivers a competitive and cost-controlled entry for the VLN Endurance Series and Nürburgring 24 Hour race that are held on the Nordschleife, where PFC Brakes already equips close to 40 percent of the 180+ car entries.

All GT86 CS-V3 race cars will run PFC Brakes’ legendary Carbon Metallic matrix material pads in the VLN and N24 events. Thanks to its unique six layer structure, PFC Brakes’ pads deliver better thermal stability and a firmer pedal with bite from cold. Equally crucial for the longer races that make up the VLN Series, PFC Brakes’ pads offered better durability and performance over a wide temperature range, providing drivers with confidence to lean hard on the brakes throughout the race distance.

“The TMG GT86 race car is an entry level race car and as such, it requires a brake system that will inspire confidence in drivers of all abilities,” says PFC Brakes Europe’s managing director Peter Babbage. “The Carbon Metallic friction material, already a proven winner at the Nürburgring, has a wide operating temperature range, making it ideally suited to the variable weather and temperatures experienced on the Nordschleife. The higher thermal threshold of our Carbon Metallic pads ensures lower wear rates too, making them ideal for VLN and other endurance championships. It’s why we supply around 40 percent of the VLN entrants; from the pure race GT3 cars through to the production-based sports cars that make up so much of the field.”

TMG is the latest in a growing list of vehicle manufacturers, including Porsche and Renault to realise the benefits of PFC Brakes’ technology for their one make race and rally cars. As well as comprehensive technical support in Europe and excellent local stock levels, all PFC Brakes pads are free from copper, asbestos, lead and chromium.

PFC Brakes have revised the very successful Dallara F312 Formula 3 braking system to use the latest V3 disc and hat assembly. The Direct Drive V3 mounting system uses a spiral locking ring that connects the disc to the hat. This allows much faster fitting without the need for tools or fixings, and weighs even less overall.

• Improved performance • Better control • Quicker release • Lightweight, low inertia • Choice of compounds • Choice of champions!

Click here for PFC Formula 3 application sheets, and here for the current F308 brake system.

PFC Brakes Europe have supplied BMW Motorsport with front disc, caliper and brake pad systems for the M235i Racing.

Initially the cars will be used for the VLN Endurance Championship and the Nürburgring 24 Hours. The cars will also feature in the BMW Sports Trophy.

A trackday / race brake kit is being developed from this system for production BMW 235i models. Please contact PFC Europe for details.

Click here for official BMW M235i Racing information