Brembo launches new Sport pad program

Brembo has developed and implemented a new pad into the Sport brake systems programs.

The friction material is designated FM1000, and is a proprietary compound developed specifically for the Brembo OE and High Performance programs. The FM1000 material is designed to sustain a high friction coefficient level over a wide temperature range, and is designed for use in high performance on-road applications. The FM1000 pad is classified as an FG material by the SAE J661 standard. The F indicates that the average coefficient of friction is between 0.35 and 0.45 at or below 200°F, and the G indicates an average coefficient of friction between 0.45 and 0.55 up to 600°F. The Brembo compound responds very favorably to aggressive use. The material actually improves after it has been through an initial high temperature heat cycle.

With the FM1000 material, Brembo has attempted to minimize the compromises of an aggressive high performance pad. Brake dusting and noise are common issues associated with typical high performance or race pads. The FM1000 has been developed as an every day pad. Acceptable dust and noise levels were part of the design consideration for this Brembo performance material.

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