Comparison Information
- Brake Rotors
- Brake Calipers
- Brake Pads
- GT Series
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GT 36 Curved Vane Rotor
Wilwood's GT 36 Curved Vane Spec-37 rotors are manufactured from a proprietary iron alloy developed to withstand extreme temperatures with the highest possible degree of resistance against distortion, warping, cracking, and wear. The formulation for this alloy is a derivative of technology and materials that were significant in the development of the extreme duty military spec rotors that are manufactured by Wilwood. Every Spec 37 rotor is precision machined to less than .001" run-out, flatness, and parallelism. Combined with Wilwood proven GT Series asymmetrical face slot pattern and individual dynamic balancing, you are assured the smoothest braking available.
GT 48 Curved Vane Rotor
Wilwood's GT 48 Curved Vane Spec-37 rotors are manufactured from a proprietary iron alloy developed to withstand extreme temperatures with the highest possible degree of resistance against distortion, warping, cracking, and wear. The formulation for this alloy is a derivative of technology and materials that were significant in the development of the extreme duty military spec rotors that are manufactured by Wilwood. Every Spec 37 rotor is precision machined to less than .001" run-out, flatness, and parallelism. Combined with Wilwood proven GT Series asymmetrical face slot pattern and individual dynamic balancing, you are assured the smoothest, vibration free performance at any speed. These rotors provide the highest cooling capacity and longest service life for extreme braking short tracks and road course competition.
GT 60 Curved Vane Rotor
Wilwood's GT 60 Curved Vane Spec-37 rotors are manufactured from a proprietary iron alloy developed to withstand extreme temperatures with the highest possible degree of resistance against distortion, warping, cracking, and wear. The formulation for this alloy is a derivative of technology and materials that were significant in the development of the extreme duty military spec rotors that are manufactured by Wilwood. Every Spec 37 rotor is precision machined to less than .001" run-out, flatness, and parallelism. Combined with Wilwood proven GT Series asymmetrical face slot pattern and individual dynamic balancing, you are assured the smoothest, vibration free performance at any speed. These rotors provide the highest cooling capacity and longest service life for extreme braking short tracks and road course competition.
GT 72 Curved Vane Rotor
Wilwood's GT 72 Curved Vane Spec-37 rotors are manufactured from a proprietary iron alloy developed to withstand extreme temperatures with the highest possible degree of resistance against distortion, warping, cracking, and wear. The formulation for this alloy is a derivative of technology and materials that were significant in the development of the extreme duty military spec rotors that are manufactured by Wilwood. Every Spec 37 rotor is precision machined to less than .001" run-out, flatness, and parallelism. Combined with Wilwood proven GT Series asymmetrical face slot pattern and individual dynamic balancing, you are assured the smoothest braking available.
GT Vented Rotor & Hat
GT curved vane rotors are built for the extreme conditions of professional motorsports. The superior heat absorption and dissipation characteristics of these heavy wall directional vane rotors are the keys to preventing heat fade and realizing long service life from the rotors and pads. All rotors are cast from premium grade, long grain carbon iron for long wear, thermal stability, and resistance to distortion. Every GT rotor is fully detail machined to eliminate stress points and unnecessary weight away from the pad sweep face. The faces and O.D. are precision turned to less than .001" for flatness, parallelism, and run-out. An asymmetrical face slot pattern provides smoother engagement through reduced harmonics and improved thermal balance between the I.D. and O.D. of the rotor. Every rotor is then individually dynamic balanced to provide vibration free performance at any speed. These rotors provide the highest cooling capacity and longest service life for extreme braking short tracks and road course competition.
- HD Series
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HD 36 Curved Vane Rotor
Wilwood's HD 36 Curved Vane Spec-37 rotors are manufactured from a proprietary iron alloy developed to withstand extreme temperatures with the highest possible degree of resistance against distortion, warping, cracking, and wear. The formulation for this alloy is a derivative of technology and materials that were significant in the development of the extreme duty military spec rotors that are manufactured by Wilwood. Every Spec 37 rotor is precision machined to less than .001" run-out, flatness, and parallelism. Wilwood HD Series preparation includes full detail machining and smooth pad contact faces without slots.
HD 48 Curved Vane Rotor
Wilwood's HD 48 Curved Vane Spec-37 rotors are are manufactured from a proprietary iron alloy developed to withstand extreme temperatures with the highest possible degree of resistance against distortion, warping, cracking, and wear. The formulation for this alloy is a derivative of technology and materials that were significant in the development of the extreme duty military spec rotors that are manufactured by Wilwood. Every Spec 37 rotor is precision machined to less than .001" run-out, flatness, and parallelism. Wilwood HD Series preparation includes full detail machining and smooth pad contact faces without slots.
- SRP Series
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SRP Drilled Performance Rotor
SRP Drilled Performance Rotors feature a specially engineered directional cross drill and face slot pattern that improve brake response and pad performance throughout the entire range of light to heavy braking. The venting and cleaning action of the holes and slots will reduce pad glaze and disperse gasses and heat generated during the pad to rotor interface. The holes and slots also inhibit irregular pad compound build-up on the rotor faces resulting in smoother engagement and improved pedal response in all conditions. The material removed also contributes to lower rotating and unsprung suspension weight.
Drilled Performance Rotor & Hat
For custom, show, and high performance sport driving, SRP rotors offer the high tech look and improved performance of a directional cross-drill and face slot pattern. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, the venting and cleaning action of the hole and slot pattern helps to reduce pad glaze and minimize irregular pad build-up on the rotor faces. The results are a smoother engagement feel at the pedal and consistent response from the pads. Each rotor is precision machined to less than .001" tolerance for overall flatness, parallelism, and radial run-out on long grain carbon iron castings. The rotors are finished with a black electro coat to provide corrosion resistance.
- Ultralite Series
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Ultralite 30 Vane Rotor
Ultra-Light UL straight vane rotors provide high value performance and rugged durability for a wide range of competition, high performance, and sport driving applications. Don't confuse these rotors with bargain priced off-brand named parts. Wilwood's modern manufacturing capability, combined with large scale ecoNmies, make it possible to offer this level of quality and performance at such an affordable price.
Ultralite 30 Vane Scalloped Rotor
When it comes to rotors, racers are constantly searching for the ultimate balance between the lowest weight and the ability to effectively manage heat. Decreased rotating weight in the drive line provides quicker deceleration under braking and quicker acceleration out of the corners. Lower weight also benefits handling with improved spring and shock control over the unsprung suspension mass. Wilwood's ULS-32 scalloped iron rotors provides effective lightweight options for sprints, late models, modifieds, and other competition applications that race in low to medium temperature ranges.
Ultralite HP 30 Vane Rotor
Ultra-Light ULHP straight vane rotors provide high value performance and rugged durability for a wide range of competition, high performance, and sport driving applications. Do not confuse these rotors with bargain priced off-brand named parts. Wilwoods modern manufacturing capability, combined with large scale economics, make it possible to offer this level of quality and performance at such an affordable price.
Ultralite HPS 30 Vane Rotor
Ultra-Light ULHP straight vane rotors provide high value performance and rugged durability for a wide range of competition, high performance, and sport driving applications. Don't confuse these rotors with bargain priced off-brand named parts. Wilwood's modern manufacturing capability, combined with large scale ecoNmies, make it possible to offer this level of quality and performance at such an affordable price.
Ultralite 32 Vane Rotor
Ultra-Light UL straight vane rotors provide high value performance and rugged durability for a wide range of competition, high performance, and sport driving applications. Don't confuse these rotors with bargain priced off-brand named parts. Wilwood's modern manufacturing capability, combined with large scale economy, make it possible to offer this level of quality and performance at such an affordable price.
Ulltralite 32 Vane Rotor Drilled
When it comes to rotors, racers are constantly searching for the ultimate balance between the lowest weight and the ability to effectively manage heat. Decreased rotating weight in the drive line provides quicker deceleration under braking and quicker acceleration out of the corners. Lower weight also benefits handling with improved spring and shock control over the unsprung suspension mass. Wilwood's ULD-32 drilled iron rotors provides effective lightweight options for sprints, late models, modifieds, and other competition applications that race in low to medium temperature ranges.
Ultralite HP 32 Vane Rotor
Ultra-Light ULHP-32 straight vane rotors provide an excellent balance of efficient cooling and lower rotating mass on hard braking dirt tracks or rear axle service on pavement cars. UL rotors are cast from premium grade, long grain carbon iron for long wear, high thermal stability, and resistance to distortion. ULHP-32 rotors offered the added performance and smoother operation of precision turned faces with less than .001" variation in flatness, parallelism, or run-out.
Ultralite 32 Vane Scalloped Rotor
When it comes to rotors, racers are constantly searching for the ultimate balance between the lowest weight and the ability to effectively manage heat. Decreased rotating weight in the drive line provides quicker deceleration under braking and quicker acceleration out of the corners. Lower weight also benefits handling with improved spring and shock control over the unsprung suspension mass. Wilwood's ULS-32 scalloped iron rotors provides effective lightweight options for sprints, late models, modifieds, and other competition applications that race in low to medium temperature ranges.
Ultralite 32 Curved Vane Rotor
Ultra-Light UL-32 directional vane rotors provide an excellent balance of efficient cooling and lower rotating mass on hard braking dirt tracks or rear axle service on pavement cars. UL rotors are cast from premium grade, long grain carbon iron for long wear, high thermal stability, and resistance to distortion. UL-32 rotors are production machined and well suited to a wide range of sportsman racing categories.
Ultralite HPS 32 Vane Rotor
Ultra-Light ULHP straight vane rotors provide high value performance and rugged durability for a wide range of competition, high performance, and sport driving applications. Don't confuse these rotors with bargain priced off-brand named parts. Wilwood's modern manufacturing capability, combined with large scale ecoNmies, make it possible to offer this level of quality and performance at such an affordable price.
- C/SiC Rotors
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C/SiC Rotors
Wilwood's C/SiC rotors are made form a proprietary blend ceramic matrix composite material commonly known as Carbon-Ceramic. C/SiC rotors offer higher thermal conductivity and heat capacity in excess of conventional iron or titanium rotors of similar or even greater weight. Developed to withstand extreme temperatures with the highest possible degree of resistance against distortion, warping, cracking, and wear. The formulation for this composite is a derivative of technology and materials that were significant in the development of the extreme duty military spec rotors that are manufactured by Wilwood.
- Steel Rotors
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Solid Steel Rotor
Steel rotors have applications in all types of motorsports. Steel rotors provide a durable lightweight option in applications where sustained temperatures remain in the low to moderate range, and high heat spikes are only observed on an intermittent basis. This could be anything from a hard stopping drag race car at the end of a quarter mile, or a high speed stock car coming in from a qualifier at a super speedway. Steel rotors can also be found in lighter weight open wheel cars such as sprints and modifieds, and a variety of light weight, open wheel road course racers. A special alloy and proprietary manufacturing processes give these rotors high resistance to thermal distortion with excellent friction and wear characteristics against the pads.
Drilled Steel Rotor
Steel rotors have applications in all types of motorsports. Steel rotors provide a durable lightweight option in applications where sustained temperatures remain in the low to moderate range, and high heat spikes are only observed on an intermittent basis. This could be anything from a hard stopping drag race car at the end of a quarter mile, or a high speed stock car coming in from a qualifier at a super speedway. Steel rotors can also be found in lighter weight open wheel cars such as sprints and modifieds, and a variety of light weight, open wheel road course racers. A special alloy and proprietary manufacturing processes give these rotors high resistance to thermal distortion with excellent friction and wear characteristics against the pads.
Drilled Steel Scalloped Dynamic Mount Rotor
Steel rotors have applications in all types of motorsports. Steel rotors provide a durable lightweight option in applications where sustained temperatures remain in the low to moderate range, and high heat spikes are only observed on an intermittent basis. This could be anything from a hard stopping drag race car at the end of a quarter mile, or a high speed stock car coming in from a qualifier at a super speedway. Steel rotors can also be found in lighter weight open wheel cars such as sprints and modifieds, and a variety of light weight, open wheel road course racers. A special alloy and proprietary manufacturing processes give these rotors high resistance to thermal distortion with excellent friction and wear characteristics against the pads.
Drilled Steel Dynamic Mount Rotor
Steel rotors have applications in all types of motorsports. Steel rotors provide a durable lightweight option in applications where sustained temperatures remain in the low to moderate range, and high heat spikes are only observed on an intermittent basis. This could be anything from a hard stopping drag race car at the end of a quarter mile, or a high speed stock car coming in from a qualifier at a super speedway. Steel rotors can also be found in lighter weight open wheel cars such as sprints and modifieds, and a variety of light weight, open wheel road course racers. A special alloy and proprietary manufacturing processes give these rotors high resistance to thermal distortion with excellent friction and wear characteristics against the pads.
Forged Billet Aluminum D8-6 / D8-4 Corvette Calipers
Product Features:
- Direct replacement for the Original Equipment calipers on all 1965-82 Corvettes
- Mounts in the stock location over stock dimension rotors using the original D8 pads
- Forged billet aluminum bodies, stainless steel pistons and high-temperature seals put an end to the rust, bore pitting, seal failures, and the leaks that plague the original equipment caliper design
- A full set of calipers reduces unsprung suspension weight by 29 pounds (56%)
- Comes clear anodized, other Wilwood colors available
GNX4 Forged Billet Off-Road Calipers
Product Features:
- Four corner bleed screws allow the caliper to be mounted in any front, rear, right, or left position
- Built for extreme off-road environments including deep mud, sand or rigorous mountain terrain
- Four dusted booted pistons provide optimum performance and ultimate reliability
- Internal fluid passages - no external tubes
- Clear anodized finish
Forged Narrow SL6R and SL4R / ST Radial Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Forged narrow body designed specifically for tight clearance applications
- Stainless steel pistons are utilized for their low heat transfer properties and high resistance to corrosion
- Internal fluid passages - no external tubes
- Standard finish is black or red powder coat
- Only weighs 5.10 pounds
Forged Superlite FSLI / ST Calipers
Product Features:
- Lightweight, starting at just 4.40 pounds
- Redesigned with internal fluid ports that eliminate the external fluid crossover tubes
- Available in differential bore or standard symmetrical bore configurations
- Fits rotors from 11.75” to 13.00” in diameter, and widths from .81” to 1.25”
- Black anodized to provide a durable long lasting finish
Billet Superlite 4 Radial & Lug Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Extremely rigid, four piston design with weights starting at just 4.94 pounds
- Stainless steel pistons are standard, or for the ultimate protection in high heat competition select from the Thermlock piston line of calipers
- Utilizes a 4.9 cubic inch type 7420 pad available in numerous Wilwood compounds to match the brake response and heat range of any competition application
- Black anodized to withstand high heat situations and resist corrosion
Billet Superlite 6 Lug Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Lightweight, starting at just 5.06 pounds
- Standard and narrow width option for virtually every application
- Black anodized to provide a durable long lasting finish
- Fits rotors from 11.75” to 13.00” in diameter, and widths from .81” to 1.25”
Billet Superlite 6R Radial Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Lightweight, starting at just 4.84 pounds
- Finished in black anodize to withstand high heat and resist corrosion
- Unique six piston differential bore configuration for even pad wear
- Utilizes a 4.9 cubic inch type 7420 pad available in numerous Wilwood compounds
W6AR / ST and W4AR / ST Radial Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Calipers are the product of FEA computer design and only weigh 7.50 pounds
- Available in differential bore or standard symmetrical bore piston configurations
- Fits rotors from 12.19” to 15.00” in diameter, and widths from 1.10” to 1.25”
- Standard finish is black or red powder coat
TC6R Forged Radial Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Extremely lightweight for a caliper of this magnitude, just 8.66 pounds
- Easily accommodates 1.38” thick rotors up to a full 16 inches in diameter.
- Six stainless steel pistons to resist corrosion and reduce the heat transferred from the pads to the caliper body
- Standard black powder finish, red or other Wilwood colors available
GN III Calipers
Product Features:
- Either 3.50” or 6.00” mounts available
- Unique six-piston configuration that generates high clamping force with balanced loading for even pad wear
- Uses larger 7520 pad for longer wear and additional heat resistance
- Can run with either a 1.25” or 1.38” thick rotor
- Caliper comes standard in a black anodized finish
Forged Billet GM D52 Dual Piston Calipers
Product Features:
- Direct replacement for the single piston OE cast iron slide pin mount calipers used on many GM cars and trucks beginning in 1968
- Lightweight, only 5.5 pounds
- Inlet fitting: 7/16-20 banjo
- Forged billet bodies and FEA computer designed reinforced bridges make these the strongest aluminum replacement calipers available
- Accepts OE D52 brake pads
- Stainless steel pistons and high temperature “seal-in-bore” design run cooler and eliminate all problems associated with external dust boots seals
- Inlet port accepts OE 7/16-20 banjo bolt brake line fitting
- Available for 1.28” or 1.04” rotor widths in gloss black or red powder coat
DynaPro Forged Billet Radial Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Four corner bleed screws allow the caliper to be mounted in any front, rear, right, or left position, and only weighs 4.10 pounds
- Fits rotors from 10.00” to 13.00” in diameter, and widths from .38” to 1.25”
- Utilizes a 3.00 cubic inch type 7816 pad available in many Wilwood compounds
- Black anodized, other Wilwood colors available
Billet Narrow Dynalite Radial Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Compact & lightweight starting at 2.70 pounds
- Radial mount kits are used to install this radial caliper in place of a tab mount caliper
- Internal fluid passage eliminates external crossover tubes
- SRS bridge plates eliminate pad gouging
- Uses type 7216 pads
- Black anodized to provide a long lasting finish
Billet Narrow Mount DynaPro Calipers
Product Features:
- Four corner bleed screws allow the caliper to be mounted in any front, rear, right, or left position, and only weighs 4.10 pounds
- Stainless steel pistons to resist corrosion and retard the transfer of heat
- Black anodized to provide a durable long lasting finish
Billet Narrow Radial Mount DynaPro Calipers
Product Features:
- Designed specifically to fit low profile, low clearance for late model drag applications
- Weights starting at just 4.10 pounds
- Designed to fit rotors up to 12.19” diameter
- Caliper utilizes stainless steel pistons to provide protection against corrosion and heat transfer from the pads
- Black anodized to provide a long lasting finish
Billet DynaPro 6 Lug Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Complete bolt-on interchange ability to the four piston 5.25” lug mount DynaPro and Dynalite caliper series
- Performance advantages of a larger pad and six piston differential bore configuration
- Exclusive Quick-E clips for simplified pad service without caliper removal
- Weights starting at just 7.70 pounds
- Black powder coat, other Wilwood colors available
Billet DynaPro Lug Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Lightweight, only 3.8 pounds
- A sleek profile with superior strength provides performance and looks for competition or show
- Caliper utilizes stainless steel pistons to provide protection against corrosion and heat transfer from the pads
- Black anodized, other Wilwood colors available
Billet DynaPro Lug Mount Calipers w/Dust Boots
Product Features:
- Developed for applications that require or prefer a dust-booted piston
- The dust boots work in conjunction with high temperature seals to provide ultimate reliability
- Features Quick-E-Clip pad retainers that allow for fast pad service without caliper removal
- Optional bridge bolt kit for high load applications
- Lightweight at only 3.8 pounds
Forged DynaPro Low-Profile Lug Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Developed for applications that require a low profile, limited swept area pad
- Calipers utilize stainless steel pistons for their low heat transfer properties and high resistance to corrosion
- Uses 4812 pads specifically designed for rotor contact surfaces as small as 1.30” high
- Only weighs 3.6 pounds
- Black anodized, other Wilwood colors available
Forged Narrow Dynalite Lug Mount Calipers
Product Features:
- Direct replacement for all narrow mount Dynalite calipers with 3.50” centered mounting tabs
- Four corner bleed screws allows one caliper to be mounted in any front, rear, right or left position.
- SRS bridge plates eliminate bridge wear caused by pad gouging and extend the service life of the caliper body
- Lightweight at only 3.8 pounds
- Calipers are finished in black anodize for a long lasting durable finish
Forged Billet Dynalite Calipers
Product Features:
- Four corner bleed screws allow the caliper to be mounted in any front, rear, right, or left position, at only 3.40 pounds
- Finished in black anodize for a long lasting durable finish
- Internal fluid passages - no external tubes
- Utilizes a 2.10 cubic inch type 7112 pad available in numerous Wilwood compounds
Billet Powerlite Calipers
Product Features:
- Compact & lightweight starting at 2.26 pounds
- Radial mount kits are used to install this radial caliper in place of a tab mount caliper
- Internal fluid passage eliminates external crossover tubes
- SRS bridge plates eliminate pad gouging
- Uses type 7912 pads
- Black anodized to provide a long lasting durable finish
Combination Parking Brake Calipers
Product Features:
- Uses hydraulic pressure for stopping and a mechanical locking mechanism for a parking brake
- Single piston floating design that attaches to a fixed radial mount bracket
- Fits rotor diameters from 11.00” to 13.00” and either .81” or 1.00” width discs.
- Only weighs 6.10 pounds
- Available black or red powder coated
DynaPro / Dynalite Single Calipers
Product Features:
- Comes in two bore sizes, 1.75” or 1.38” and two mounting options, 3.75” or 3.25”
- Weights starting at only 2.30 pounds
- Four corner bleed screws allow the caliper to be mounted in any front, rear, right, or left position
- Internal fluid passage eliminates external crossover tubes
- One piece stainless steel pistons resist corrosion and slow the heat transfer from the pads
- Black anodized for a long lasting durable finish
GP 320 Calipers
Product Features:
- Lightweight at just 1.70 pounds
- Fits rotors from 9.00” to 11.50” in diameter, and widths from .19” to .81”
- Quick-Clip retention pin provides easy access for pad service without caliper removal
- Utilizes a 1.03 cubic inch type 6211 pad available in two Wilwood compounds
- Black anodized to provide a durable long lasting finish
Dynalite Single Floater Calipers
Product Features:
- Designed for Open Wheel, Drag Race, Karting and Motorcycle applications
- Weighing just 1.60 pounds, caliper uses the same .49” thick Dynalite Single quick change pads
- Multiple 1/8-27 NPT inlet and bleed screw locations allow for versatile mounting positions
- Fits rotors from .25” to .38” wide and diameters from 6.00” to 13.00”
- Black anodized for a durable long lasting finish
AERO4 Calipers
The new Aero4 forged four piston caliper delivers heavy duty stopping power for the road or track. The caliper incorporates race technology into a body design with widespread adaptability. Radial mounting, multiple options for piston volume, and a rotor diameter ranging from 12.88" to 15.00" give this caliper the versatility necessary to suit all types of heavy weight braking requirements. The new Aero4 is the latest innovation to the W4A / W6A series of calipers. It has been redesigned with internal fluid ports that eliminate the external fluid cross-over tubes and massive center bridge assembly.
The body of Aero series is stress-flow forged from a premium grade aluminum alloy billet. Stress-flow forging realigns the metal's internal grain structure to flow within the contour of the caliper body. This process eliminates the stresses and interruptions to the internal grain structure that occur when machining a straight block billet. The results are a caliper with superior clamping efficiency and ultimate strength against fatigue, stresses, and distortion under load.
AERO6 Calipers
The new Aero6 forged six piston caliper delivers heavy duty stopping power for the road or track. The caliper incorporates race technology into a body design with widespread adaptability. Radial mounting, multiple options for piston volume, and a rotor diameter ranging from 12.88" to 15.00" give this caliper the versatility necessary to suit all types of heavy weight braking requirements. The new Aero4 is the latest innovation to the W4A / W6A series of calipers. It has been redesigned with internal fluid ports that eliminate the external fluid cross-over tubes and massive center bridge assembly.
The body of Aero series is stress-flow forged from a premium grade aluminum alloy billet. Stress-flow forging realigns the metal's internal grain structure to flow within the contour of the caliper body. This process eliminates the stresses and interruptions to the internal grain structure that occur when machining a straight block billet. The results are a caliper with superior clamping efficiency and ultimate strength against fatigue, stresses, and distortion under load.
Brake Pad Characteristics
To determine the best brake pad compound for your particular brake system setup, review the performance characteristics and popular application guidelines below. Ultimately, the optimum pad compound for any given application and driver's preference can only be found after actual on-track testing and evaluation.
Compounds
PolyMatrix Street Performance Brake Pads
- Immediate cold response with highest friction values
at all temperatures - Severe duty use on oval tracks, road courses, and
other applications that require immediate high torque response - Long wear rate for sustained high heat braking
- Compatible with all iron, steel, and titanium rotors
Smart Pad Performance Brake Pads
- Improved friction formula for heavy braking asphalt ovals, extreme
braking on dirt, and all types of off-road and road course applications - Predictable and linear response with excellent modulation
- Long wear rates with iron and steel rotors
- Titanium compatible
PolyMatrix Street Performance Brake Pads
- Smooth initial engagement with a linear increase as heat
and pressure rise - Severe duty use for road courses and hard braking ovals
- Predictable response with excellent modulation
at all temperatures - Long wear rate for durability in sustained high heat
- Compatible with all iron, steel, and titanium rotors
Smart Pad Performance Brake Pads
- Improved friction formula for intermediate asphalt ovals and
hard braking dirt tracks - Light to intermediate duty road courses
- Beds quickly with low rotor abrasion and long wear
- Compatible with all iron, steel, and titanium rotors
PolyMatrix Street Performance Brake Pads
- Traditional favorite for asphalt LM's, modifieds, and sprints
- Modifieds, late models, and other hard braking
dirt applications - Intermediate weight road course, auto-cross, rally
- Beds easily and fully compatible with all iron, steel
and titanium rotors
PolyMatrix Street Performance Brake Pads
- Gradual rise from to medium torque as
temperature increases - Long wear and high temperature fade resistance
- Tuning pad for reduced response in medium to
high temperature ranges - Compatible with all iron and steel alloy rotors
PolyMatrix Street Performance Brake Pads
- Composite metallic compound for high temperature durability
on titanium and other low conductive alloy rotors - Long wear rates and highest fade resistance in sustained heat
- Baseline for inboard sprint brakes with titanium or stainless rotors
PolyMatrix Street Performance Brake Pads
- Consistent, linear response through temperature range
- Baseline for light to intermediate dirt applications with
vented iron rotors - Drag racing with steel rotors
- Auto-cross and lighter duty road racing
Smart Pad Performance Brake Pads
- High performance street compound with increased friction and
a wider temperature range over BP-10 - Beds quickly and provides fast response without high rotor abrasion
- Baseline pad for track oriented street cars
Smart Pad Performance Brake Pads
- High performance street compound with improved friction, longer wear
and lower dust levels than standard replacement pads - Beds quickly and provides fast response without high rotor abrasion
- Baseline pad compound for most disc conversion and upgrade kits
PolyMatrix Street Performance Brake Pads
- High performance ceramic based street formula
- Lowest dust and noise
- Compatible with all types of steel or iron rotors
- Also compatible with aluminum rotors on sprint cars
ProMatrix Brake Pads
- True dual-sport Pro-Matrix performance street and track compound
- Quiet running with lowered dust than OE compounds
- Unique composite formula provides clean, quiet, and long running
on the street, with high friction and high temperature fade resistant
to withstand extreme braking cycles
during auto-cross and track day events.
Brake Pad Bedding
Bedding is a "real conditions" heat cycle and the final step in preparing the pads for service. All pads, even OE stock replacement parts, will benefit from a proper bedding cycle. Bedding can be done either in the vehicle, or on a special bedding dyno that can realistically duplicate the torque loads, pressure, and temperature that will be experienced in the vehicle. The bedding process is the final "heat cure" for the pads. This final bedding cure differs from an oven heat cure in such that the oven heat cure does not include the pressure, torque, and elevated surface temperatures that are necessary to properly condition the pad for service. New pads must be deliberately brought up to temperature through a series of controlled cycles and then slowly cooled. If the pads are put into hard service right from the start, damage from fractures or accelerated deterioration due to extreme temperature variations between the surface and the body of the pad can occur. Once the brake system has been tested and determined safe to operate the vehicle, follow these steps for bedding of all pad materials.
- Proceed with a series of 8-10 hard stops from 55-65 MPH down to 25 MPH allowing 20-30 seconds of cool down time between each stop.
- Drive at a moderate cruising speed, with the least amount of brake contact possible, until most of the heat has dissipated from the brakes. Avoid sitting stopped with the brake pedal depressed to hold the car in place during this time. Park the vehicle and allow the brakes to cool to ambient air temperature. During the bedding process, a more positive feel from the brakes should develop. This is an indication that the bed in process is working. If any level of brake fade is observed during the hard stops, it may be an indication that the brakes have been more than adequately heated. Begin cooling the brakes with light driving and without brake contact immediately.
Racing Pad Plates Design
Powersport Pads
Other Racing Pads
Performance Pads
- Immediate cold response with highest friction values
