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PBS Front Performance Brake Pads – Volkswagen Golf 2012> – 8638

Upgrade front braking performance on your Volkswagen Golf with PBS Performance Brake Pads.

Designed for selected Volkswagen Golf models from 2012 onwards, PBS 8638 pads are available in ProRace, ProTrack and ProComp S1 compounds, covering everything from occasional track use through to sprint, race, rally and Time Attack applications.

PBS pad reference:

8638

ProRace

PBS ProRace is a ceramic graphite compound developed 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, Time Attack, sprint, race and rally applications

ProTrack

PBS ProTrack is a ceramic metallic compound offering a milder initial bite than ProRace while retaining strong control and braking feel.

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 competition 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 bite
• Suitable for sprint, race and rally applications

Which Compound Should You Choose?

Choose ProRace if you want:

• Strong initial bite
• A wide operating temperature range
• A versatile track and race-focused 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:

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

Motorsport-Focused Braking

PBS performance brake pads are designed for demanding driving where consistent braking performance, pedal feel and temperature resistance are important.

Depending on compound choice, PBS 8638 pads are suited to:

• Trackdays
• Time Attack
• Sprint
• Race
• Rally applications

Vehicle Fitment

Designed for selected:

• Volkswagen Golf models
• 2012 onwards
• Front axle
• PBS pad reference 8638

Exact model, engine, caliper and brake specification 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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