PBS Brakes AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VW Front PBS 8638 Performance Brake Pads cross ref Ferodo FCP4433

PBS Front Performance Brake Pads – Audi / SEAT / Skoda / VW – 8638

Upgrade front braking performance on selected Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen models with PBS Performance Brake Pads.

Available in ProRace, ProTrack and ProComp S1 compounds, these pads are designed for trackday, sprint, race, rally and Time Attack applications, with each compound offering a different balance of bite, temperature capability and pedal feel.

PBS pad reference:

8638

Ferodo cross reference:

FCP4433

ProRace

PBS ProRace is a ceramic graphite compound designed for demanding track and motorsport use.

Key specifications:

• Ceramic graphite compound
• Friction coefficient: 0.36-0.58 Mu
• Working temperature: 0-800°C
• Strong initial bite
• Excellent control and pedal feel
• Suitable for trackday, race, sprint and rally applications

ProTrack

PBS ProTrack is a ceramic metallic compound with a milder initial bite than ProRace.

Key specifications:

• Ceramic metallic compound
• Friction coefficient: 0.40-0.48 Mu
• Working temperature: 0-700°C
• Milder initial bite than ProRace
• Excellent control and feel
• Lower noise and dust
• Suitable for occasional track use, wet conditions and lower-grip tyre applications

ProComp S1

PBS ProComp S1 is a high-metallic motorsport compound designed to provide strong bite and excellent lower-temperature performance.

Key specifications:

• High-metallic compound
• Friction coefficient: 0.47-0.50 Mu
• Working temperature: 50-800°C
• Strong lower-temperature performance
• High initial bite
• Suitable for sprint, race and rally applications

Which Compound Should You Choose?

Choose ProRace if you want:

• Strong initial bite
• A broad operating temperature range
• A versatile track and race compound

Choose ProTrack if you want:

• A milder, more progressive response
• Lower noise and dust
• A compound suited to lighter track use or wet conditions

Choose ProComp S1 if you want:

• Stronger competition-focused bite
• Excellent lower-temperature performance
• A high-metallic compound for sprint, race or rally use

Vehicle Fitment

PBS 8638 / Ferodo FCP4433 is used across a wide range of VAG applications, including selected:

Audi:

• A3 8V
• S3 8V
• RS3 8V
• Q2
• TT Mk3 / FV3 / FV9

SEAT:

• Leon 5F
• Ateca KH7

Skoda:

• Octavia Mk3 / 5E
• Superb Mk3 / 3V

Volkswagen:

• Golf Mk7
• Golf Mk7 GTI
• Golf Mk7 GTI Clubsport
• Golf Mk7 GTI TCR
• Golf Mk7 Variant
• Passat B8 / 3G
• Arteon
• Arteon Shooting Brake
• Polo 6R / 6C 1.4 TSI
• T-Roc
• Tiguan
• Touran 5T
• Golf Mk6 Cabriolet

Exact fitment can vary by engine, brake package, production year and caliper specification, so vehicle compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.

Professional Installation Recommended

Professional installation is strongly recommended.

Brake discs, calipers and associated hardware should be inspected during fitting, and the pads should be correctly bedded in before demanding use.

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