CarbonMetallic® Pads Launched by PFC Brakes

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Source: PFC Brakes announcement

CLOVIS, S.C. – Due to increased demand for a longer-lasting friction from today’s last-mile delivery fleets, PFC Brakes introduces the 2175.20 CarbonMetallic® Brake Pad

Using the same manufacturing technology and quality measures as used in developing the company’s race-winning brake pads, these CarbonMetallic® pads are engineered to outperform and outlast the competition.  The new pads are in stock and ready to ship.

What separates CarbonMetallic® from the competition?

  • 100-percent American Made
  • 100-percent Copper Compliant
  • Specifically formulated to meet the demands of today’s severe duty fleets.
  • Stops Quieter: CarbonMetallic®  brake pads outperform all ceramic and semi-metallic pads in noise test resulting in < 1-percent noisy stops.
  • Stops Quicker: CarbonMetallic® brake pads deliver more stopping power throughout the operating temperature range, resulting in a firmer and more responsive pedal.
  • Less Dust: CarbonMetallic®  brake pads contain ZERO hazardous materials
  • Last Longer: CarbonMetallic®  brake pads have a higher thermal threshold making them more resistant to wear than any other semi-metallic or ceramic pads during temperature range testing.

The new pads are targeted at severe duty fleets and PFC Brakes offers specifics for the following applications:

• LIGHT DUTY
• MEDIUM DUTY
• MEDIUM DUTY ROTORS
• MD ROTOR CROSS REFERENCE
• HEAVY DUTY
• AIR DISC
• SCHOOL BUS
• FLEET VAN AND TRUCK
• POLICE AND FIRST RESPONDERS

About PFC Brakes

Headquartered in Clover, S.C., PFC Brakes has been producing automotive friction products since 1984. Its PFC CarbonMetallic® brake pads exceed all environmental requirements by being 100 percent copper compliant and contain no asbestos, chromium, lead, mercury, cadmium, antimony, as well as no cancer-causing ceramic fibers.

Mike Geylin
Mike Geylin

Mike Geylin is the Editor-in-Chief at Hagman Media. Geylin has been in automotive communications for five decades working in all aspects of the industry from OEM to supplier to motorsports as well as reporting for both newspapers and magazines on the industry.