PBS Brakes MINI R53 Front Performance Brake Pads 8138

PBS Front Performance Brake Pads – MINI R53

Upgrade the front braking performance of your MINI R53 with PBS Performance Brake Pads, developed for demanding fast-road, trackday and motorsport use.

Manufactured by Performance Brake Solutions, the PBS 8138 front pad is available in ProRace and ProTrack compounds, allowing you to choose between a more aggressive track-focused setup or a more progressive option for mixed use.

Both compounds are designed to provide strong pedal feel, consistent braking performance and reliable operation across a wide temperature range.

Developed for Performance Driving

PBS brake pads are developed with motorsport use in mind and are designed to perform under repeated heavy braking.

Potential benefits include:

• Strong initial bite
• Consistent braking performance
• Good pedal feel
• Reliable high-temperature performance
• Good rotor life
• Low dust relative to their performance capability
• Strong hot and cold bite

PBS ProRace

ProRace is a ceramic graphite compound designed for serious track and race applications.

It provides strong initial bite combined with excellent control and pedal feel, making it a popular choice for dedicated trackday cars and motorsport builds.

Friction coefficient:

• 0.36–0.58 Mu

Working temperature:

• 0–800°C

ProRace is particularly well suited to:

• Regular track days
• Time attack
• Circuit racing
• Sprint use
• Rally applications
• Drivers wanting stronger initial bite

ProRace Characteristics

• Strong initial bite
• Excellent control
• Good pedal feel
• Wide temperature range
• Suitable for repeated hard braking
• Proven competition-focused compound

PBS ProTrack

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

It is designed for drivers who still want strong performance and control but prefer a more progressive response.

Friction coefficient:

• 0.40–0.48 Mu

Working temperature:

• 0–700°C

ProTrack is particularly well suited to:

• Occasional track days
• Fast-road driving
• Wet conditions
• Lower-grip tyre applications
• Drivers wanting reduced noise and dust

ProTrack Characteristics

• Milder initial bite than ProRace
• Progressive braking response
• Excellent control and pedal feel
• Suitable from cold
• Lower noise and dust
• Strong option for mixed road and track use

Which Compound Should I Choose?

Choose ProRace if you want:

• Stronger initial bite
• Higher-temperature capability
• More track-focused performance
• A pad suited to repeated heavy braking

Choose ProTrack if you want:

• A more progressive pedal feel
• Occasional track capability
• Better suitability for wet conditions
• Reduced noise and dust

Vehicle Fitment

Designed for:

• MINI R53

Always confirm fitment against your vehicle specification before ordering.

Product Reference

PBS Part Number: 8138

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.

Explore More MINI R53 Braking

GEN 1 MINI – Explore braking, suspension and performance upgrades for MINI R50, R52 and R53 models.

PBS Brakes – Browse PBS performance brake pads and high carbon brake discs.

Brakes – Explore performance braking upgrades.