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.Continue reading “F3 brake system update”
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”
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 BMWContinue reading “BMW M235i Racing”
Reinforcing its position as a leader in the design and manufacture of competition brake systems, PFC Brakes has been chosen as official brake supplier to Renault Sport Technologies for its new Clio R.S. R3T rally car. Complying with FIA R3 regulations, PFC Brakes’ pads, discs and calipers incorporate a number of key innovations, such asContinue reading “Clio R.S. R3T rally car”
PFC Brakes Europe has announced that the Andreani Group is its new Italian distributor of car and motorcycle brake parts, for both road and motorsport use. Headed by former motocross rider and suspension expert Giuseppe Andreani, the company will use its famed expertise to provide PFC Brake Europe’s Italian customers, on both two and fourContinue reading “Andreani Group”
PFC releases new V3 Disc Retention Ring Technology (Clover, SC) – PFC has released new V3 disc and hat technology. The advanced design features a retention ring that holds the hat and disc together. The ring means no need for torque wrenches, and no hassle. The ability to change a disc quickly and efficiently savesContinue reading “Retention ring technology”
Performance Friction recently unveiled their new “PFC” logo. The new logo embodies a fresh look and feel that is a more accurate reflection of Performance Friction’s corporate identity. The third generation logo has evolved with new purpose and meaning, adopting the name their friends and customers know them by. While President of Performance Friction DonContinue reading “New PFC logo”
PFC releases Corrosion Resistant Protective Coating (Clover, SC) January 7, 2012 – PFC Corrosion Resistant Protective Coating is a technology unlike any of the competitors. The coating prevents rust, peeling, corrosion, and is extremely temperature resistant. The PFC coating incorporates high temperature ceramic technology for strong protection on all surfaces of the brake pad. UnderContinue reading “Corrosion resistant coating”
Performance Friction Corporation wins the 2011 Most Innovative New Motorsport Product of the Year Award Don Burgoon, President of Performance Friction Corporation, received the award for the Most Innovative New Motorsport Product from Soheila Kimberley, Publishing Director of RACE TECH magazine at the RACE TECH World Motorsport Symposium. Since being released at the start ofContinue reading “Most innovative new motorsport product”