Performance Friction Motorcycle Brake Pads Compound Info

What makes Carbon Metallic® the best?

More Bite, Quicker Release, and the Lowest Lap times.

Performance Friction Brakes® win more championships that any other. Whats our secret? We engineer the bite, torque, and release of our brake pads to interact to give riders superior control, the lowest lap times, and unrivaled fade resistance. NO COMPROMISES™

• Race Ready™ heat treatment
  Provides immediate stopping power with limited bedding.
  
  
• Superior Modulation
  Performance Friction pads have excellent and consistent release (Modulation) from the first stop to the last.
  
  
• Longer Pad and Rotor Life
  Multi-Layer technology increases both pad and rotor life using a 6 layer system, which also reduces brake noise.
  
  
• Ionic Fusion™
  Our patented process bonds the friction to the backing plate with the highest shear strength in the industry.
  
  
• Patented Powder Coating
  Ensure smooth faultless operation of the brake system and eliminates corrosion.
  
  

Z-Rated

Z-Rated street compound. The Newest and most advanced addition to the Performance Friction range. Our new Z-Rated compound is specifically designed for the street rider that demands the most from their motorcycle braking system. Extensive testing of Z-Rated has shown significant performance advantages over OE and other aftermarket pads. Racer-like stopping power and control with superior disc and pad wear. ECE R90 APPROVED.

93 compound

Only for use on iron discs. This compound has high initial bite and very high average torque. Long pad life and easy on discs. There is a slight torque rise with temperature to handle the most extreme conditions. 93 is one of the most popular race compounds in the 4-wheeled race market and considered the benchmark material for many other pad manufacturers.

95 compound

Similar characteristics to 93, but specifically developed to cope with stainless steel discs. This compound is the most widely used for bikes and can be used on both stainless and iron discs. Provides the same advantages as 93; excellent bite, good controllability, virtually fade free, excellent wear rate, very good release. 95 compound is the choice of champions, having been used by Troy Bayliss and John Reynolds to win the World and British Superbike Championships respectively.

96 compound

96 compound is very similar to 95 but possesses slightly higher initial bite with higher cold and wet bite performance. Slight sacrifice in longevity compared to 01. This compound is ideal for smaller diameter discs such as the Brembo 290mm race disc where brake effectiveness is not compromised in return for improved turn-in and handling. Can be used both on Stainless and iron discs.

99 compound

99 compounds have slightly higher bite and higher torque than the 95 compounds with excellent release. Improved modulation thought out its range with a flat torque curve. 99 compound works well with stainless rotors. 99 compounds are very easy on the discs, with very low wear.

01 compound

01 compound has slightly higher bite and torque for the first 2/3s of the stop when compared to 93 and 95 compound. At the end of the stop, 01 compound has less torque scatter for improved modulation with excellent release and a flatter torque curve. 95 compounds are very easy on the discs with low wear. Can be used both on Stainless and iron discs.

03 compound

This is one of the newest generation and the most advanced race compounds in the PFC range. 03 compounds have shown to have excellent initial bite and higher average torque than all PFC compounds. There is a slight rise of torque with temperature to handle the most severe conditions. 03 have excellent release for improved modulation. Very easy on the discs with wear on par with most PFC compounds. Requires finesse so as not to over slow or overwhelm the bikes setup.

05 compound

05 has higher initial bite and higher average torque than any other PFC compound. 05 has virtually no torque rise with temperature, and the release and modulation characteristics are second to none. Despite it's considerable performance, 05 has wear comparable to 03. This compound demands the most from the bikes setup and is designed to handle the most severe applications.

28 compound

28 compound is offered for Snowmobile applications only. It offers a very progressive feel with excellent high temperature wear characteristics. 28 makes an excellent higher friction OE replacement pad and is priced competitively. For Ovals or Ice LeMans where traction is abundant, 90 compound is recommended. 28 has been used with great success by top ten teams and overall Pro Champions in ISOC and MRP.