Brake Pads Comparison

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    • Centric Parts offers a wide selection of replacement, high performance, work duty and racing brake pads to fit both OEM calipers and StopTech Big Brake Kits. Choosing the correct friction formula for your particular application is essential for optimizing brake system performance and reliability. That is why Centric engineering team carefully selects and tests each friction compound to ensure proper stopping performance throughout the lifetime of the brake pad. With StopTech own internal Friction Lab, four in-house brake dynos and real-world, on-vehicle testing, Centric Parts is the aftermarket leader in brake pads and shoes. Whether you choose StopTech, Centric or C-TEK brake friction, you can be sure that you are getting proven, high quality components.

      Sport Series

      The new race-specific pads are engineered to provide optimal friction levels for shorter stops, increased control through superior pedal modulation, and fade-free performance at extreme racing temperatures.

      Street Series

      StopTech Street Performance brake Pads are engineered to meet the demands of high performance driving while maintaining the refinement and comfort expected in everyday driving conditions.

      Street Select Series

      Street Select brake pads are positioned just below StopTech Street and Sport pads in friction coefficient and wear.

      Racing Series

      StopTech engineers work directly with race teams, often track-side, to gather valuable experience in dynamic real world conditions. Data is immediately integrated into the research and development process, resulting in optimized brake systems for individual racing programs.

      Truck and SUV Series

      Specially engineered to resist fade and maximize braking performance for Trucks and SUVs

    • Sport Series

      StopTech introduces a new line of StopTech Racing Friction Materials that brings the company’s “Brake Late, Finish First” philosophy to a wide range of racing disciplines. The pads complement the company’s wide range of high performance and replacement brake friction. The new race-specific pads are engineered to provide optimal friction levels for shorter stops, increased control through superior pedal modulation, and fade-free performance at extreme racing temperatures. StopTech Racing pads are designed to provide superior performance in any racing brake system and engineered to match the outstanding performance capabilities expected of all StopTech Racing Balanced Brake Systems.

      • Formerly known as Street Performance Pads
      • High MOT to Eliminate Fade
      • Excellent Actuation, Modulation and Release
      • Positive Molded for Uniform Friction Material
      • Scorched to Raise Initial Cold Effectiveness
      • Para-Aramid Composites for Linear Response
      • Dyno Proven Performance and Service Life
      • Lab-Developed Formulas with Strong Initial Bite
      • Ideal for Autocross and Light Track Day Use

      Street Series

      StopTech unique metallic compounds are blended with carbon and graphite particles to provide an optimal high temperature race friction material. The result is smoother, more predictable and more consistent brake engagement along with exceptional release characteristics not found in most other racing friction materials.

      • All new performance pad from StopTech
      • Superior Braking Performance for “Street” Driving
      • Lab-Tested, OE-Style Design and Features
      • Rotor-Friendly, Low-Dust for Cleaner Wheels
      • Dyno-Proven Shims for Quiet Operation
      • Positive Molded for Consistent Performance
      • Scorched to Ease Bed-In
      • Premium Hardware for Precision OE Fitment
      • Dyno Tested for Max Performance & Service Life
      • Platform Specific Friction Compounds
      • Ideal for Daily Driving and Touring

      Street Select Series

      StopTech is proud to announce the release of its Street Select friction program. Street Select coverage includes over 1000 late model, import and domestic skus. Using a single part number family, the Street Select friction program contains both Semi-Metallic and Ceramic application-specific formulations. Street Select brake pads are positioned just below StopTech Street and Sport pads in friction coefficient and wear.

      • Premium multi-layer shims installed
      • OE style pad hardware included
      • OE design slots and chamfers
      • Engineered by Centric’s product development team
      • Formulated to eliminate noise and dust

      Racing Series

      StopTech engineers work directly with race teams, often track-side, to gather valuable experience in dynamic real world conditions. Data is immediately integrated into the research and development process, resulting in optimized brake systems for individual racing programs.

      • Superior performance in any racing brake system
      • Unique metallic compounds are blended with carbon and graphite
      • Dedicated high temperature race friction material
      • More predictable and more consistent brake engagement
      • Available in 4 different formulations for different race disciplines
      SR30
      • Medium to low friction levels with linear torque curve with rising temperature
      • Extreme high temperature fade resistance
      • Excellent modulation and release characteristics
      • Repeatable performance
      • For Touring Car rear applications and others requiring lower torque
      SR32
      • Similar friction levels to the SR34 Compound
      • Linear torque curve with temperature rise with excellent release characteristics
      • Superb abraded disc wear
      • Maximum high-temperature stability
      • For medium to high horsepower applications that require higher friction levels
      SR33
      • Slight reduction in torque compared to SR34 Compound
      • Excellent pedal modulation for applications requiring a medium friction level
      • Flat torque curve with temperature rise
      • Extreme fade resistance
      • Great for rear applications that require less friction but same level of control as SR34 Compound
      SR34
      • Superior pedal feel and modulation characteristics
      • Formulated for high initial bite
      • Slight torque rise with temperature
      • Extremely low pad and abraded disc wear
      • All purpose pad for high grip, high power applications

      Truck and SUV Series

      StopTech Truck and SUV brake pads are designed and manufactured to exceed the braking demands of today passenger Trucks and SUVs. StopTech Truck and SUV brake pads are specially engineered to resist fade and maximize braking performance even if you are towing, carrying a payload, or have oversized wheels and tires. Pads are scorched to aid in rapid bed-in and perform from the first stop. Precision cut backing plates and application-specific pad shims help eliminate noise. Positive-molded pads ensure consistent braking performance.

      • Specially engineered to resist fade and maximize braking performance for Trucks and SUVs
      • Premium multi-layer shims installed
      • OE style pad hardware included
      • OE design slots and chamfers
      • Engineered by Centric’s product development team
      • Formulated to eliminate noise and dust