03-03-2024, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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PFC Track Pads
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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 |
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03-03-2024, 03:49 PM | #5 |
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PFCs have always worked good for me as well
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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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03-04-2024, 02:02 PM | #11 |
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Just spoke with PFC.
They don't make any pads for the M2 Comp or CS front calipers. |
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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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