GT racing brake applications Alpine A110 GT4 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Bentley Continental GT3 BMW M4 GT4 Chevrolet Camaro GT4 R Dodge Viper SRT GT3 Ferrari 296 GT3 Ferrari 458 GT3 Ferrari 488 GT3 Ford Mustang GT3 Ford Mustang GT4 Ginetta LMP3 GT3 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 600Continue reading “GT racing applications”
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 /Continue reading “New PFC products”
Porsche 992 Cup front and rear slotted replacement discs (to fit original hat) now available. To suit Porsche 992 GT3 Cup (2021-) Front 380.34.0052.452/462 Rear 380.32.0052.452/462 Front diameter – 380mm Front thickness – 34mm Rear diameter – 380mm Rear thickness – 32mm
Toyota GR Yaris Sport & GR Corolla front & rear brake pads, and front disc assemblies Front pads 5000 Front assemblies 356.495.63/64 Rear pads 5001 (Red calipers only) The front 5000 pads are available in: 39 compound (sprint / semi-endurance racing) 331 compound (endurance) The rear 5001 pads are available in: Z-rated compound (fast road /Continue reading “GR Yaris / GR Corolla brakes”
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 isContinue reading “New endurance race compounds”
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 bestContinue reading “Porsche brake kits”
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-) The pads are available in 01 compound (for track day use)
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 differencesContinue reading “Upgrade your brakes”
PFC extends range of Z-rated (fast road / trackday) brake pads These popular brake pad shapes are now available in a Z-rated compound: Part number Applications 0984.10 Mercedes-AMG C63 / E63 rear 1609.10 BMW F Series M2/3/4 front 1656.10 BMW F Series M2/3/4 rear 1792.10 Audi RS6 / Ford Mustang / AMG front 4362.10 NissanContinue reading “New Z-rated pads”
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 vsContinue reading “Pad compound data”
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-studContinue reading “Porsche 997 rear discs”
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 aContinue reading “Official Radical supplier”
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 enduranceContinue reading “TCR discs & pads”
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”
Burgoon, Borner, Cate, Rankin, and Wagner win 2017 Louis Schwitzer Award • Award recognizes engineering excellence in Indianapolis 500 racing technology • Innovative PFC carbon disc brake system reduces vibration and tyre wear • Named for founder of early BorgWarner business and sponsored by BorgWarner May 22, 2017 – The 51st annual Louis Schwitzer Award has beenContinue reading “PFC wins 2017 Louis Schwitzer Award”
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 fittingContinue reading “Brake accessories”
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.Continue reading “Moto 2 & 3 bike pads”
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 availableContinue reading “New Panigale pad”
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 competitiveContinue reading “Toyota GT86 Cup”
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”
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”