Original Equipment

Brake Pads

Brake Pads

EXCEEDING OEM STANDARDS
Carbon Metallic® pads have passed OEM certification tests on applications ranging from haul trucks to motorcycles and have provided OEM brake pads for:

- Light Trucks
- Police Vehicles
- Sports Cars

- Medium-Duty Trucks
- Military Applications

WHEN THERE IS NO ROOM FOR COMPROMISE, PFC IS THE #1 SPEC
Performance Friction brake pads are specified by more fleets than any other pad. Why? The fleet manager is driven by reduced maintenance costs and lowest cost per mile.
PFC brake pads are also specified on high performance OEM applications and provide full brake kits for OEM upgrade options.

OEM QUALITY PROCESSES
PFC’s vast technical capabilities enable PFC to exceed performance needs and pass strict OEM Design Verification Plans.
    - TS 16949 Certified
    - ISO 14001 Certified
    - Reg 90 Certified

GO GREEN
PFC exceeds OEM toxicology standards to drive the brake industry by delivering eco-friendly brake solutions. Carbon Metallic® pads comply with all newly passed copper legislation in order to preserve the ecology of our watersheds and estuaries.

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Technology
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UNRIVALED BRAKING PERFORMANCE FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS
   - No Noise
   - More Responsive Pedal
   - More Stopping Power

BETTER PERFORMANCE AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES
No Fade, Firmer Pedal throughout temperature range
More Resistant to pad wear at higher temperatures

LONGER PAD & ROTOR LIFE
Last 4 times longer than ceramic and semi-metallic pads

“GREEN” FRICTION MATERIAL

- No Antimony
- No Asbestos
- No Lead
- No Cadmium

- No Chromium
- No Potassium Titanate
- No Copper

CARBON METALLIC^® FRICTION COMPOUND
High-strength carbon structure allows for reduced compressibility variation with temperature.

UNIQUE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Most advanced process capabilities give PFC pads unrivaled high temperature fade performance.

IONIC FUSION^® BOND TECHNOLOGY
High-temperature Ionic Fusion bond prevents de-bonding of friction material from backing plate even in the most extreme braking conditions.

MODAL TUNING CAPABILITIES
Focused FEA Analysis and Modal Analysis allows for frequency modifications for further reduced noise.

INNOVATIVE DESIGN
   - FEA Designed Chamfer eliminates noise, and creates a firmer pedal, and smoother actuation
   - PFC’s Temperature Resistant Shims do not deteriorate with operating temperatures act as final noise barrier
   - Patented Powder Coating reduces corrosion and extends pad life

Demystifying Friction Material

PFC Brake Pad Tips

PFC Toxicology

Aftermarket On-Highway Blue Sheet Price Sheet

Air Disc Application Sheet

Brake Pad Warranty

Carbon Metallic Pads - Lean & Green

Cost Savings Calculator

Fuel Savings Calculator

Heavy Duty Application Sheet

ISO 14001 Certification

ISO 9001:2008/TS 16949

Light Duty Application Sheet

Light/Medium-Duty Catalog

Medium Duty Application Sheet

Multi-Layer Pad Technology

PFC Brake Pad Tips

Sprinter Application Guide

Motorsports
- Brake Pads
  Race Pads
  Carbon Metallic® race pads win more championships and are used by more professional racers than all other pads combined.
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- V3 Disc
  V3 Disc
  The V3 Rotor has no hardware--using a patented attachment designed retention ring that holds the hat to the rotor. No Wrenches, No Hardware, No Problem.
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- Discs
  Race Discs
  PFC's rotors are machined with the most advanced disc machining equipment in the world. More Bite, Smoother Release, Zero Vibration, Quicker Lap Times.
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- Calipers
  Race Calipers
  Lighter. Stiffer. Cooler. Quicker. It's simple. Eliminate drag in the braking transition, so you can power through the corner with nothing holding you back. 0.2 SECONDS QUICKER OR YOUR MONEY BACK.
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- Deltawing
- Motorsports Catalog
Aftermarket
- Brake Pads
  Aftermarket Brake Pads
  No Dust, No Noise, NO COMPROMISES. PFC's pads consistently outperform all other pads delivering more stopping power, and a firmer pedal.
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- Rotors
  Aftermarket Rotors
  Street-Specific, Track-Worthy. Lightest Design, Best Cooling, More Stopping Power. PFC Rotors deliver race-worthy performance with durability characteristics that are optimized for the street.
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- Calipers
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  Aftermarket Calipers
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- Aftermarket Catalog
- Brake Upgrade Kits
- Copper Legislation
Armored Vehicles
- Brake Pads
  Military Brake Pads
  Performance Friction's Carbon Metallic pads last longer, don't deteriorate with high temperatures, and have unrivaled stopping power.
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- Rotors
  Military Rotors
  Machined to the tightest tolerances with the most advanced machining equipment in the world, PFC rotors are designed to eliminate brake drag, thermal judder, and vibration.
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- Calipers
  Military Calipers
  ZERO DRAG brake systems reduce weight and reduce fuel consumption to provide a light-weight and economical brake package that delivers the best braking performance.
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Fleet
- Anti-Corrosion Pads
  Anti-Corrosion Brake Pads
  PFC Corrosion Resistant Protective Coating extends the life of brake pads by preventing rust, corrosion, and peeling--even through salt exposure and high temperatures. PFC's coating not only protects every surface of the brake pad, but also saves the life of discs from excess rust.
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- Brake Pads
  Fleet Brake Pads
  Switching to Carbon Metallic® pads can provide significant cost savings to fleets and deliver superior performance benefits. More Stopping Power, More Resistant to Wear, and Less Noise.
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- Rotors
  Fleet Rotors
  PFC's Rotors have incomparable design characteristics that yield superior performance. Twice the life of any competing rotors, Lowest runout and thermal distortion, and Measured and Inspected 100%.
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- Calipers
  Fleet Calipers
  PFC’s Zero Drag Brake System is a breakthrough for fleet brakes. Lowest cost per mile, Longest Maintenance Cycles, and an Unbeatable ROI.
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- School Bus Warranty
- Stop Disc Corrosion
  Stop Disc Corrosion
  Combat ABS Failure caused by Corrosion by switching to Performance Friction's Zero Failure Disc with Isolated Precision Tone Ring. The patented precision tone ring is corrosion-resistant and lasts up to 4 times as long as cast-in tone rings.
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- Pad Mileage Guarantee
- Rotor Guarantee
- Copper Legislation
Off Highway
- Brake Pads
  Off Highway Brake Pads
  Every company has a story...our's started with Off-Highway. Click to read more about how PFC made a name for themselves in the already competitive brake industry. Go Big or Go Home right?
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- Off-Highway Catalog
Motorcycle
- Brake Pads
  Motorcycle Brake Pads
  Better Feel. Better Performance. Better Results. PFC pads have won more championships than any other. So go ahead, GIDDY UP.
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- Powersports Catalog
Original Equipment
- Brake Pads
  OEM Brake Pads
  PFC is spec'd by more fleets than any other pad and spec'd on high performance OEM applications. No Noise. No Dust. No Compromises.
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- Rotors
  OEM Rotors
  UNPARALLELED DESIGN and GUARANTEED OEM QUALITY. PFC Rotors are machined to the tightest tolerance specifications and exceed OEM standards. Best Design. Best Materials. Best Process Capability.
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- Calipers
  OEM Calipers
  LIGHTER. STIFFER. COOLER. QUICKER. PFC's Zero Drag Calipers deliver the lowest cost per mile, improved power efficiency, and reduced fuel consumption.
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- Copper Legislation