PBS Brakes Golf R MK7 and some GTI VW Performance Brake Pads 2001

PBS Front Performance Brake Pads – VW Golf Mk7 R / Selected GTI – 2001

Upgrade front braking performance on your Volkswagen Golf Mk7 R or selected GTI models with PBS Performance Brake Pads.

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

PBS pad reference:

2001

ProComp

PBS ProComp is a semi-metallic compound with greater initial bite than ProRace.

It is designed for demanding motorsport applications where strong braking torque and consistent pedal travel are important.

Key specifications:

• Semi-metallic compound
• Friction coefficient: 0.55-0.65 Mu
• Working temperature: 200-800°C
• Greater initial bite than ProRace
• Very low pad compression
• Short, consistent pedal travel
• Suitable for Time Attack and cars using pedal boxes

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

Which Compound Should You Choose?

Choose ProComp if you want:

• The strongest initial bite of the three compounds
• High braking torque
• Short, consistent pedal travel
• A more competition-focused setup

Choose ProRace if you want:

• Strong 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

Vehicle Fitment

Designed for selected Volkswagen Golf applications including:

• Volkswagen Golf Mk7 R
• Selected Volkswagen Golf Mk7 GTI models
• Front axle
• PBS pad reference 2001

Exact caliper and 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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