BMW 1 series E81 118i CC 1800 KW 95PBS front Pads 8403

PBS Front Performance Brake Pads – BMW 1 Series E81 118i

Upgrade the front braking performance of your BMW E81 118i with PBS ProRace Front Performance Brake Pads, developed for demanding fast-road, trackday and motorsport use.

The PBS 8403 front pad uses the ProRace compound, a ceramic graphite material designed to provide strong initial bite, excellent control and consistent braking performance across a wide temperature range.

It is particularly well suited to drivers who want a more serious front brake pad for repeated hard braking, track use and performance driving.

PBS ProRace Compound

ProRace is a ceramic graphite compound developed for high-performance and motorsport applications.

It is designed to provide:

• Strong initial bite
• Excellent control
• Good pedal feel
• Consistent braking performance
• Reliable high-temperature capability
• Good rotor life
• Strong performance from cold through to operating temperature

Friction Performance

The ProRace compound operates across a friction coefficient range of:

• 0.36–0.58 Mu

This gives the pad a strong and responsive braking character while retaining good modulation and control.

Working Temperature

Working temperature:

• 0–800°C

The wide temperature range makes ProRace suitable for demanding applications where braking performance needs to remain consistent from cold through to sustained high-temperature use.

Ideal for Track & Performance Use

PBS ProRace pads are particularly well suited to:

• Track days
• Circuit driving
• Time attack
• Sprint use
• Motorsport applications
• Fast-road performance driving

Consistent Pedal Feel

The ProRace compound is designed to retain strong pedal feel and braking consistency under repeated hard use.

This makes it a strong option for drivers who want predictable braking behaviour throughout demanding sessions.

Good Rotor Life

PBS positions ProRace as a compound that combines strong braking performance with good rotor life, helping make it suitable for regular trackday users as well as more focused competition builds.

Vehicle Fitment

Designed for:

• BMW 1 Series E81 118i
• 1800cc
• 95kW

Exact fitment can vary by model year and brake specification, so compatibility should always be confirmed before ordering.

Product Reference

PBS Part Number: 8403

Compound:

• ProRace

Professional Installation Recommended

Professional installation is recommended.

Brake pads should be fitted correctly and bedded in according to the appropriate procedure before demanding road or track use.

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