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MID METALLIC COMPOUNDSCarbon-based composites bound together with an organic resin |
Ferodo AG mid-metallic compound is designed for scooters and smaller CC motorcycles.
FEATURES
- OE quality compound
- Excellent pad life
- Prolonged disc life
- Suitable for stainless steel and cast-iron discs
Ferodo EF mid-metallic compound has a medium-high and constant friction level (µ) that provides excellent control and braking performance. Recommended for: scooters, mopeds and motorcycles.
FEATURES
- Outstanding quality/price ratio
- Excellent pad life without causing elevated disc wear
- Good performance in wet conditions
- Suitable for stainless steel and cast-iron discs
- Suitable for use with ABS systems
Ferodo Platinum is for high-performance road use and race use in rear calipers. The material has been developed to provide high and consistent braking torque whilst ensuring a longer pad life.
Suitable for all road bikes requiring organic (resin) pad technology.
FEATURES
- High friction level (µ) for all motorcycles
- Excellent modulation characteristics
- Low disc wear (compared to sintered compounds)
- Consistent performance throughout the life of the pad
- Suitable for stainless steel and cast iron discs
- Suitable for use with ABS systems
- Platinum+ uses NRS backplate technology
SINTERED COMPOUNDSComposed of pressed metal powders fused together at very high temperatures |
Ferodo SG sintered compound is for off-road use and is suitable for both dry and muddy conditions.
FEATURES
- Excellent performance and stability throughout temperature range
- Designed to perform well also with the presence of abrasive particles coming from muddy conditions
- Outstanding pad life even in muddy conditions
- Suitable for stainless steel discs only
Ferodo SM/KSM sintered covers the most popular high performance scooters. It has been developed specifically for the needs of the Maxiscooter rider.
FEATURES
- Short braking distances with outstanding brake control
- Good wet weather braking
- Long pad life without causing elevated disc wear
- Suitable for stainless steel discs only
- Suitable for use with ABS systems
FERODO ST/KST sintered metal compound has the highest bite and braking performance of all the materials in the Ferodo road pad range. Recommended for low to high CC motorcycles.
FEATURES
- Highest coefficient of friction (µ) in Ferodo road pad range
- Performs equally well in wet and dry conditions
- Minimal bedding-in time
- Suitable for stainless steel discs only
- Suitable for use with ABS system
Ferodo XRAC sintered compound has been used in top level racing for several years. The material has been formulated to give an aggressive and instantaneous bite with high and consistent friction levels throughout a range of temperatures, speeds and operating conditions.
FEATURES
- Aggressive and instantaneous pad bite
- Outstanding resistance to high temperature fade
- Extremely high friction coefficient (µ)
- Consistent performance throughout pad life
- Reduced smearing and material deposition on disc
- Suitable for stainless steel discs only
Ferodo ZR sintered compound is for off-road race use in front calipers and works in all conditions.
FEATURES
- Highest performance and bite in the Ferodo off-road range while still offering exceptional control throughout the temperature range
- Designed to maintain peak performance even in the presence of the abrasive particles found in mud
- Outstanding pad life in the dry and in the wet/mud
- Suitable for stainless steel discs only
CERAMIC COMPOUNDCarbon-based composites bound together with a ceramic resin |
Ferodo CPRO ceramic compound provides the performance and modulation required by the world's best riders. It comes from Ferodo's extensive racing heritage, covering the demands from the Isle of Man TT to the circuits of World Superbike. Recommended for high CC motorcycles.
FEATURES
- Excellent bite, performance and modulation
- Very kind to discs
- Suitable for stainless steel and cast-iron discs