Performance Friction Disc Brake Pad Set

Performance Friction Disc Brake Pad Sets: Race-Proven Stopping Power

Few names in braking carry the pedigree of Performance Friction (PFC). Born from a motorsport heritage that spans NASCAR Cup victories, IndyCar championships, and GT endurance wins, PFC has translated decades of race-track development directly into its lineup of disc brake pad sets for street, track-day, and competition use. With 34 distinct pad sets in the catalog, there is a purpose-built compound for virtually every driving scenario.

The CarbonMetallic© Compound Advantage

PFC launched its revolutionary non-asbestos friction material under the CarbonMetallic© brand, and it remains the cornerstone of the Performance Friction disc brake pad lineup today. Performance Friction offers superior brake pads by engineering a carbon-metallic compound matrix which has proven to be quieter, quicker, and longer lasting, all while being the most environmentally friendly brake pads. Carbon Metallic pads contain no hazardous dust and have a higher thermal threshold, making them more resistant to pad wear than semi-metallic or ceramic pads over temperature range testing.

A Compound for Every Application

What truly sets Performance Friction disc brake pads apart is the breadth and precision of their compound offerings, each engineered for a specific performance envelope:

• Z Compound (Street/Track-Day): The Z Compound is the high-performance street compound and is race worthy in many applications while still suitable for everyday street use.
• 01 Compound (Sprint Racing): 01 Compound has become the standard by which all brake pads are judged — braking starts with a high initial bite and continues with consistent, high torque that rises very little with temperature for excellent predictability. The PFC 01 compound is the top choice in many professional sanctioning bodies including IMSA Tudor, Pirelli World Challenge, and NASCAR.
• 11 Compound (Sprint/Medium Distance): The 11 compound is a new generation sprint and medium distance friction — the ultimate in control, with superior disc conditioning, developed from the 01 compound with improved bite, modulation, and release characteristics.
• 08 Compound (Endurance Racing): The 08 compound gained immediate favor in Endurance Sportscar and GT racing due to its performance in applications where smooth initial bite is a must, with a slight friction rise with temperature and excellent release and modulation characteristics. Despite its considerable performance, 08 is one of the longest-wearing of all PFC compounds.
• 13 Compound (High-Downforce Sprint): 13 Compound delivers ultra-high bite and very high friction for sprint racing on high-grip tracks or with very high downforce cars, with excellent release characteristics for smooth braking and very high fade resistance at high temperatures.

Patented Technologies in Every Pad

Beyond the friction compounds themselves, every Performance Friction disc brake pad set incorporates several proprietary hardware and manufacturing technologies. Patented Ionic Fusion™ friction bonding technology provides the strongest possible bond between the friction material and the backing plate. Patented Powder Coating prevents corrosion and extends caliper life. Noise-reducing shims and chamfers are included to eliminate brake noise. All of this is backed by Performance Friction brake products proudly made in the USA at PFC's state-of-the-art production plant located in Clover, South Carolina.

From the Track to Your Driveway

Performance Friction pads are used by most of the NASCAR Cup, Grand National, and Truck teams as well as Indy racers and many top short track racers. That same engineering discipline flows directly into the street-performance disc brake pad sets available here, making PFC one of the rare brands where the gap between professional motorsport and everyday performance driving is virtually nonexistent. Whether you are looking for confident daily-driver stopping power or a pad that can handle the rigors of a weekend track event, Performance Friction's disc brake pad sets deliver measured, repeatable performance that street and competition drivers depend on.