Brake pads
List of brake pad manufacturers with descriptions and real world experiences from SELOC members.
EBC "Greenstuff"
A commonly used budget pad, OK for normal road use but don't cope to well when pushed.
Pagid
Racing Compound Characteristics
RS 4-2 Blue
A medium friction racing compound with good cold friction and fading resistance up to 500°C ( 930°F).
- Work well from cold.
RS 14 Black
This is a medium high friction value ceramic type compound with very good modulation, high fade resistance, low heat conductivity, and a good wear rate up to a temperature of 650°C (1.200°F).
- Eat discs.
- Not as effective from cold.
- Very track orientated pad so not ideal on the road.
RS 15 Grey
Very high torque compound. It combines a 20% higher friction value than the RS14 with a slightly increased pad wear. Needs finesse to avoid over braking the car. Good release characteristic. Although the RS15 has a very good modulation (controllability) it might have an excessive bite for some applications, as lightweight cars or cars with boosted brakes. Applications: NASCAR, CART, F3, Touring cars, GT cars, WSC, DP, Trans Am and Rally.