Carbotech XP8 Front Brake Pads for the 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ models equipped with base brakes (non-Brembo).
Carbotech brakes utilize a Ceramic Kevlar and metallic construction in a range of compounds that outperform competitive brakes. Carbotech brakes are made from compounds that offer higher initial bite, torque, and fade resistance—providing consistent brake modulation and performance over a wide range of operating temperatures.
In addition, Carbotech brakes are rotor-friendly, saving money and keeping your vehicle out of the service shop far longer than the competition.
- Assured stopping power
- Increased overall performance and handling
- Excellent modulation and release characteristics
- Better control when entering the corners
- Longer brake pad and rotor life—up to four times longer than the competition!
- Non-corrosive dust for ease of wheel cleaning
A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range of 200°F-1250°F+ (93°C to 676°C+). Carbotech™ XP8™ is the first of our racing compounds. It provides a good initial bite at race temperatures, a high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation, and release characteristics. XP8™ offers extremely high fade resistance and is very rotor-friendly. It's perfect for track day use with any tire.
NOT FOR STREET USE!
Bed-In Process:
All new brake pads require a bedding process. The proper way to bed your brake pads and brake discs (rotors) is to bed them on the racetrack, NOT on the street. Start this process by pumping your brakes a few times to ensure proper installation. Once on track perform several moderate (medium) near stops (to a very slow rolling speed) to thoroughly warm up the pads and rotors. This should take 1-2 laps. This allows a thin layer of the pad material to be transferred into the micro-grooves of the rotor.
After the pads/rotors are warm, perform a series of hard near stops (to a slow rolling speed) until some brake fade is felt. This process should take about 2-4 laps (depending on the track). Once this occurs, then stay off the brakes (as much as possible) and bring your car into the pits/paddock to completely cool. Do not lock the tires during this operation.
Allow brake pads and/or rotors cool down to ambient temperatures; no less than 30 minutes. The total bedding procedure should not take more than 5-6 laps or about 10-15 minutes. Failure to properly bed in your pads could cause friction material to chunk and break up, resulting in poor pad performance and pad life. Improper bedding can also lead to overheating your pads and causing them to glaze over, resulting in the car not being able to stop or slow properly.
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