03-03-2024, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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Anyone running these pads for their track days? Part numbers would be helpful 01 or 08. Contacted PFC today just waiting on a reply. Thanks guys. Hutch |
03-03-2024, 07:55 PM | #6 |
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I ran the PFC 08 on my M235. Same calipers/pads as the M2, but smaller discs.
The PFC08 is bulletproof. Far outlasted any other pad that I've tried. No significant fade at big brake tracks like Road America. Nothing special with bedding. Just beat on them. When I first put them on I had a bit of juddering. Was told to just brake harder, and that fixed them right up. I know a couple people running them on the M2, and they are very happy with them. However, I've never really liked the feel of the PFC08. I found them to be a bit vague and hard to modulate the release. I like the G-Loc R12 and Ferodo DS1.11 better from a feel perspective. But the G-Loc were toast after 3 days at Road America, so not a good value. And I managed to glaze the 1.11's. Likely due to bad noob braking, but it left a sour taste. Trying something else this year, but my trusty, well used but still 8mm+ PFC08 will be my backup set. And I have a feeling they are pads I'll always come back to for that longevity. |
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03-03-2024, 08:53 PM | #7 |
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^^ Note that these are for the blue calipers, the 4 pot front & rear 2 pot and NOT the larger brakes that on the M2C and I'm guessing the M2CS (and especially not if it's an M2CS with the CCB).
I've been very happy with the PFC08s on my car, I get quite a lot of time out of them. The fronts usually last a little less than the rear, which would be pretty common anyway. I switched to using the PFCs over the Pagid RSL29s, I don't really remember much of a difference in feel or endurance but I can get the PFCs for a bit cheaper. But neither pad is very streetable, they are incredible loud. |
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03-03-2024, 09:10 PM | #8 |
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Great catch.
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Wow, I'm surprised you don't remember much difference between the PFC08 and RSL29. I hated the RSL29 in comparison to the PFC08. RSL29 always required me to go much deeper into the pedal to get good stopping force and has low initial bite. PFC08 are much more confidence inspiring and I don't wonder if I'm out of braking power like I did with the RSL29.
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PFC 08, 11, and 01 have been great for me. Switched to Ferodo to run the 3.12, which was good for a bit but my last two sets burned up way faster for some reason. Going back to PFC and am trying the 39 compound next. |
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I remember the RSL29s were one of the most frequently recommended pads at the time, maybe it was my inexperience, less intense braking applications but they seemed fine to me at the time. I haven't tried them again because they were usually a 10-20% premium of the PFCs with the same life. I don't know if the RSL29s have a pad shape for the NH2 brakes, although I guess the general opinion of the Pagids has gone down and you may not really want to consider them. |
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03-18-2024, 03:38 PM | #13 |
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I have been a PFC user for many years. The way they do business drives me nuts, but I like the products. Currently running the 339 compound for the Alcon BBK
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from an endurance perspective (8-10 days on track), the rsl29 are the only option I have found. i really wanted the carbotech ones to workout, but they just don't cut it for any durability |
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I'm running PFC 08 front and PFC 332 rear on an OG with the blue calipers and Giro discs and they were flawless at our April 3 day event in Arizona. Temps were approaching 100 degrees and on Friday we ran 4 50 minute sessions. I run RBF660 brake fluid running 265 square with Hankook RS4s, no other mods, and all was perfect. No issues, no fade, no change in the pedal at all in any of the 3 days. Coming from Hawk DTC -70s the PFCs has better modulation, better pedal feel, and better balance. Barely any wear on them after that event. Highly recommended
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I find that the PFC08s are good for street tires, but they cannot lock up the wheels with slicks. Not sure if I have to switch to a different caliper or if there is a pad out there that grips good enough for slicks. Are all/most of you running street/200TW tires?
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The 11s will definitely lock up slicks and I used them for a couple years, but mu shoots up a decent bit under high heat/hard braking and I got to where I’m working on finer brake release techniques at the end of straightaways and the 11 was just working against me, making at limit smooth release and transition into trail braking more difficult. So, I tried the 39 bc I wanted to keep mu higher than the 08 but more consistent than the 11. The 39 has way too much bite in all temps, and is very hard to modulate. Now I’ve gone the other way and added front brake cooling to my AP’s and am going to try the old school 01’s F&R that are slightly more mu than the 08’s but more consistent across the temp range. I can hit 1.33g decel with my 71RS’s, so not quite new slick grip, but close. Will see if the 01s hold up. If not, I have a set of 333 fronts and 11 rears that I’ll try/mix and match. Since I’m running staggered 275/295, I’m not too worried about the extra bite of the 11s in the back. Will figure out my preferred combo later this season. Here’s a PFC pad compound comparison chart in the meantime: https://pfcbrakes.com/pfc-brake-pad-compounds/ And hit up Chris at mail@bestbrakes.com for any questions and the best PFC pricing you’ll find, just tell him Zack with the M2 sent ya. |
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