PBS Brakes VW Golf Mk5/6 Front Performance Brake Pads 8601

PBS Front Performance Brake Pads – VW Golf Mk5 / Mk6 – 8601

Upgrade front braking performance on your Volkswagen Golf Mk5 or Mk6 with PBS Performance Brake Pads.

Available in ProRace and ProTrack compounds, these pads are designed for trackday, sprint, race, rally and Time Attack use, with strong pedal feel and consistent braking performance across demanding temperature ranges.

PBS pad reference:

8601

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, Time Attack 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 ProRace if you want:

• Stronger initial bite
• Greater temperature capability
• A more track and race-focused compound

Choose ProTrack if you want:

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

Motorsport-Focused Braking

PBS performance brake pads are designed for demanding use where consistency, pedal feel and temperature resistance are important.

Depending on compound choice, they are suitable for:

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

Vehicle Fitment

Designed for selected:

• Volkswagen Golf Mk5
• Volkswagen Golf Mk6
• Front axle
• PBS pad reference 8601

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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