01 compound 01 race compound is one of the most accepted in the PFC’s arsenal, and has become the standard by which all brake pads are judged. 01 has good initial bite, with very little torque rise with temperature. At the end of the stop, 01 compound has less torque scatter than the competition forContinue reading “01 compound”
39 compound 39 compound is our newest choice for sprint & semi-endurance races in GT, TCR, NASCAR or rally tarmac/gravel. 39 has a high initial bite & the highest average torque of any PFC compound. Recommended for high downforce & severe environments. Very good retardation. Release & modulation characteristics are its best qualities, providing excellentContinue reading “39 compound”
81 compound 81 compound is the newest rear endurance compound in the PFC lineup. This pad has low mu in the 0.2 to 0.3 range with low initial bite and a very flat torque curve. Perfect to work together with modern ABS systems, providing a stable, controllable rear end and minimized lockups. Its low initialContinue reading “81 compound”
Frequently asked questions 1. Does PFC manufacture brake pads, calipers and discs for all applications? We offer a wide variety of hydraulic brake parts for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as well as race, off-road, and motorcycle applications. Commercial air disc brakes are also part of the PFC programme. Please click here for details ofContinue reading “FAQs”
Developed for the Roush P-51 Mustang: PFC Brakes has had a long standing relationship with Ford and the Roush brand for nearly two decades. PFC has developed OEM friction for some of Ford’s heaviest braking vehicles such as the Boss 302 to the Ford Taurus & Explorer Interceptor police cars of late. PFC & FordContinue reading “Mustang P-51 brakes”
PFC brake pad compounds – please click compound number for more information sprint for circuit & rally applications. High bite, good torque & release. degressive pad for rear axle, to support ABS. Low wear rate & gentle on discs. degressive pad for front applications, with good initial bite & low wear. ABS-friendly. degressive pad forContinue reading “Pad compounds”
Ganassi WINS 12 Hours of Sebring with full PFC carbon brake package. The No. 01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates team and PFC Brakes made sportscar history this past weekend with a WIN at the 62nd 12 Hours of Sebring, the oldest sportscar race in the United States. Ganassi’s Ford EcoBoost-Riley Daytona Prototype wasContinue reading “PFC & Ganassi win Sebring”
1953 Company founded as Bur-Bilt Products, based in Ohio. Core business initially rebuilding of clutches and relining brake shoes 1979 Bur-Bilt Products is incorporated 1980 Begin production of Carbon-Metallic® disc pads 1982 Begin production of high performance disc pads 1984 Name changed to Performance Friction Corporation. Launch of medium-heavy duty disc pad line 1986 HeadquartersContinue reading “PFC timeline”
Popular car applications AbarthAlfa RomeoAston MartinAudiBentleyBMWCircle trackCaterhamChevroletCitroenDodgeFerrariFiatFordFormula 3GT racingHondaHyundaiJaguarKiaKTMLamborghiniLanciaLexusLotusMarcos MaseratiMazdaMcLarenMercedes-AMGMiniMitsubishiMorganNASCARNissanNobleOpelPeugeotPorscheRally applicationsRange RoverRenault / AlpineSeatSkodaSubaruTCRTeslaToyotaTVRVauxhallVolkswagenVolvo This is not an exhaustive list of vehicles that we cover, but may help to identify specific models.Please check parts shown for compatibility in the current PFC Brakes catalogue or our online parts finder.