| Compound |
Description |
Features |
DS2500 Street/Track
Street Use/
Limited Track Use
|
The DS2500 has a friction
level of approximatively 0.50 this remains constant at any speed and
at any temperature that the brake system is working at.
The DS2500
compound is designed for racing applications thanks to its excellent
speed and temperature sensitivity characteristics.
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The main characteristics of DS2500 are:
-Race
developed
-Performs equally well on heavy and light
cars
-20% less pad wear than competitive
products.
-Minimal bedding-in. Supplied ready to
use.
-Disc friendly.
-Consistent friction level with
changing temperatures and speeds to give optimal pedal
modulation.
-High friction level at low temperature (good
cold braking).
-High friction level at very high
temperatures.
-35% less compressability than competitive
products (racing pedal feel).
-Less noise for increased
driving comfort |
DS3000 Race
Race
Use Only
|
DS3000 is the FERODO RACING
compound that has set the braking standard from race one back in the
1998 season. DS3000 has contributed to countless wins and podium
positions in many Touring car and GT championships around the
world.
When using this material with light
inertia racing cars, as a general rule, it is necessary to apply
less brake pedal pressure than you would normally expect. This will
avoid over-braking and generation of excessive heat in the braking
system and discs.
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The main
characteristics of DS3000 are:
-Reduced bedding-in time
(approximately 50% quicker than other materials)
-Extremely high friction level (0.62 coefficient of
friction) at any temperature or speed.
-Higher
initial bite
-Predictability, in all conditions, when braking
into the corner because of the flat friction curve.
-Less
off-brake between the brake pedal and throttle. |
DS3000 Plus +03
Race Use Only
|
DS3000
Plus was developed by FERODO for extreme braking conditions. An exceptionally high coefficient of friction (0.68)
is achieved while maintaining the same flat µ as DS3000.
The pad life is increased by 15 to 20% in most applications.
"Plus" material has an extremely high initial
bite yet is consistent in providing the exceptional
properties of DS3000. This material is used in SuperTurismo, Nascar,
Champ Car, Indy Light, Formula Nippon, Formula 3000, DTC and many
other international Series.
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The main
characteristics of the DS3000 Plus compound are:
-Reduced
bedding-in time (equal to DS3000)
-Extremely high friction level (0.68 coefficient of
friction) at any temperature or speed.
-Higher initial bite
-Predictability, in all conditions, when braking
into the corner because of the flat friction
curve
-Less off-brake
between the brake pedal and throttle
-Less residual torque |
DS3000 Endurance
Race
Use Only
|
While maintaining the
superior characteristics of the DS3000, FERODO "Endurance" material
has been formulated to provide for extended
material / rotor life in events of 3 to 6 hours in length.
While slightly less aggressive (0.52), this material manages the
same flat µ for consistent predictability while still providing a
very high initial bite.
 |
The main characteristics of the DS3000 Endurance compound
are:
-Reduced bedding-in time (equal to
DS3000)
-Extended life for endurance races
-Extremely high friction level (0.52 coefficient of
friction) at any temperature or speed.
-High initial
bite
-Predictability, in all conditions, when braking into
the corner because of the flat friction curve. |
DS 1-11
Race Use Only
|
Several brake pads on the
market boast “ceramic” technology.
DS1.11 is the real thing. It
is based upon a chemical family known as Siloxanes. Unlike carbon
based materials, siloxane chains do not decompose at high
temperatures and so DS1.11 keeps on working up
to the highest temperatures a brake pad could ever see. That
means it won’t fade and has excellent life, the best in the Ferodo
Racing range. Moreover the performance remains
exactly the same throughout the pad’s (long) life. It is
formulated to provide a very flat friction profile at a medium/high
level of friction. The pad compression is very low, always, and so
pedal travel is short and consistent.
 |
The main
characteristics of DS1.11 are:
-High coefficient of friction
(0,50) at all speeds and temperatures
-Excellent life of pad
and disc
-High initial bite
-Predictability and
control because of the unvarying torque output
-Low
off-brake drag/Excellent release
-Unvarying performance
throughout pad life
-Firm pedal. |
DS 2-11
Race Use Only
|
DS2.11 is the sister
compound to DS1.11 and shares many of its characteristics, as they
are based on the same Siloxane technology. DS2.11 pad life is
slightly lower than DS1.11, but one of its additional noteworthy
features is an extremely high bite and friction coefficient. It is
especially recommended for rally (WRC race proven), but is suitable
for any other application where very high friction, bite and a
rising torque profile are desired.
DS2.11 is recommended for rally applications and sprint
races. |
The main characteristics of DS2.11
are:
-Excellent disc life and condition
-No fade; strong torque profile
-Good pad life
-Low off-brake
drag/excellent release
-Unvarying performance throughout pad
life |
DS 4003
Race Use
Only
|
4003 is a compound that was specifically
developed for light inertia cars (Formula 3, Formula Ford,
Formula Opel, Formula Vauxhall, Formula Renault, Formula Campus…)
and Rally use. 4003 is the most commonly used pad, across the world,
in F3 championships. 4003 can also be used in
the rear axle of front traction racing cars (off road,
asphalt, track).
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The main characteristics of
4003 are:
-Short bedding-in time
-High friction level of 0.48 at any speed or
temperature
-Excellent initial
bite
-Predictability and reliability when braking into the
corner |
