Performance Friction Corporation manufactures brake pads, rotors, and calipers with a focus on providing the best product, delivery, and value without compromising on product or process integrity. It has manufacturing facilities in Clover, SC and sales offices in North America, Japan, and the UK. It aims to develop brake components that outperform competitors in areas like noise reduction, stopping power, longevity, and environmental friendliness.

2. Performance Friction Corporation
Performance Friction manufactures brake pads, rotors, and calipers
with two goals:
• Excite the customer with the
absolute best product, delivery,
and value
• Total commitment to product and
process integrity
NO COMPROMISES™
NO COMPROMISES™

3. About Us
• Privately held
• Manufacturing facility in Clover, SC (geographic area - Charlotte, NC)
• Global presence with sales offices in North America, Japan, and UK
• Doubling existing plant size
and capacity – brings to over
200,000 sq ft.
NO COMPROMISES™

4. Performance Friction Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
83 Carbon Metallic Highway
Clover, SC 29710 USA
US Tel: 800-521-8874
US Fax: 803-222-8134
Detroit
24300 Catherine Industrial Dr.
Suite 403
Novi, MI 48375
Tel: (248)349-9583
Fax: (248)349-6563
Mexico
Eje 10 Sur #371
Col. Sto. Domingo
Coyoacan, Mexico DF 04360
Tel: 01 152 55 5610 2554
Europe and United Kingdom
Unit 7 - Boundary Road
Brackley, Northants NN13 7ES
United Kingdom
Tel: 44-1280-843-390
Japan
Urawakousan, Bldg. 6-2-7
Tsuji
Urawa-City, Saitama-Pref 336-0026
Japan
Tel: 011-81-48-836-4412
NO COMPROMISES™
Australia
Raceparts Australia Pty. Ltd.
3/11 Christensen Road
STAPYLTOsN, QLD 4207
AUSTRALIA

5. is specified by top fleets such as…

6. Brake Pads

7. is…
• It Worked BUT
• It’s Hazardous
It’s Not
Asbestos
• Makes Noise
• Wears Rotors
It’s Not Semi-
Metallic
• Copper / Clay
• Faces Environmental &
Performance Challenges
It’s Not Ceramic
Asbestos Pads:
Semi-Metallic Pads:
Ceramic Pads:
Aerospace Carbon Technology processed through Aircraft Quality Heat
Treatment that outperforms all other competitor friction and meets all
environmental legislation requirements.

8. It’s Quieter.
Stops Quicker.
Lasts Longer.
No Cancer-Causing Substances.
Answer:
Creates Customer Satisfaction.

10. • In 2014, who will lift the copper ceramic brake inventory? No one.
•
Meets all Environmental Requirements

11. is Environmentally Friendly
• Cleans up safely and easily
with soap and water
• Meets California, Washington,
Rhode Island, Oregon and New
York Environmental
Requirements.
• No Copper
Safe for the technician, the environment and the driver.

12. : No Cancer-Causing Substances

13. PFC received an “N” rating and is which proves PFC meets
California and Washington legislation requirements.
MATERIAL IN BRAKE PAD
Copper (Cu)
Not
Compliant
0.50 wt% < &
< 5.00 wt%
< 0.50
wt%
Asbestos, Chromium (Cr),
Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg) < 0.10 wt% < 0.10 wt%
< 0.10
wt%
Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01 wt% < 0.01 wt%
< 0.01
wt%
is Copper-Free

14. • Incorporates high temperature resistant
technology to protect against rust and corrosion.
• Will withstand GM9540P accelerated corrosion
testing with extended 8 hour 650 °F bakes.
Corrosion Resistant Pads
PFC Corrosion Resistant Protective Coating
 No Rust.
 No Peeling.
 Temperature Resistant.

15. Corrosion Resistant Pads
• No Rust on pad
• No peeling after salt spray
test and high temperature
exposure
• No coating left
• 100% red rust
• Severe peeling
• Extensive rust
Competitor A Competitor B

16. • Very little to no rust on
PFC part.
• No rust on pad.
• Calculated red rust to be
2-4 %.
• No coating peeling after
salt spray and high
temperature exposure.
• Extreme temperature
resistance.
CONFIDENTIAL Patent Pending
Corrosion Resistant Pads

17. When a Product Delivers on its Claims,
it Delivers:
• Brand Loyalty
• Store Loyalty
• Customer Loyalty
• Sales Growth
• More Margin
For the Customers You Want to Keep

18. PFC Zero Failures Discs

19. • Patented Disc Design
• Isolated Tone Ring
• Lasts 4 times as long as the
cast in tone ring
• Runs 300 degrees cooler than the cast in
tone ring
• Eliminates ABS failure caused
by corrosion
• Lasts 4 times as long as the
cast in tone ring
• Optimized disc casting and better
machining reduce thermal stresses
Patented Corrosion Resistant Technology

20. ABS Signal & Corrosion Test

21. ABS Signal & Corrosion Test

22. *PFC Patented Design
Comparison: Isolated Tone Ring vs. Cast-in Tone Ring

23. Disc Technology Specifications
NO COMPROMISES™

24. Fleet Test – Multiple Locations - 1 Ton Truck
Average Pad Life Average Rotor Life
Baseline Rotors 23,670 Miles 66,433 Miles
PFC Rotors 44,667 Miles >400,000 Miles
Why is it better? Design, Casting Technology, Machining
Technology, Metallurgy.
Longer Life = Reduced Maintenance Costs
Performance Friction Discs can Dramatically Reduce Rotor and Pad Wear
Disc Technology the Result

25. 5.7 Changes 1.8 Changes
3 Changes 1 Change
Why is it better? Design, Casting Technology, Machining
Technology, Metallurgy.
Performance Friction discs can Dramatically Reduce Maintenance Costs.
$1,579,000 in cost savings over the life of the fleet!
Fleet Test – Multiple Locations - 1 Ton Truck
Baseline Rotors
PFC Rotors
Average Pad Changes Average Rotor Changes
Longer Service Life = Reduced Maintenance Costs
Disc Technology the Result

26. $1,731,540 - Cost savings with PFC pads
+ $1,579,000 - Cost savings with PFC rotors
$3,310,540 - Total fleet maintenance
savings over the life
of the fleet
Example:
Fleet of 3000 vehicles:
Pad + Disc Technology the Result

27. Warranty Programs and Promotions

28. PFC pads and rotors deliver the lowest cost-per-mile in the
industry – one more maintenance cycle GUARANTEED.
Get more Miles and Less Labor.
Our Fleet Mileage Warranty will guarantee that PFC pads and rotors will outlast and
outperform ANY other brake pad or rotor by warranting an agreed upon, customized
mileage greater than a specific fleet’s experience records indicate they are currently
obtaining.
Fleet Mileage Warranty Program

29. School Bus Warranty

30. One Year Pad Warranty.
Two Year Disc Warranty.
Install any Carbon Metallic brake pads with our Performance
Friction Medium Duty Rotor and get a Limited Life Warranty that
covers (Corrosion and Wear) for the first year on pads and 2
years on the rotor from the (same) original date of installation.
You will know that Carbon Metallic Pads and Rotors are the
absolute best.
Because we are the only
ones who can…
School Bus Warranty

31. When a Product Delivers on its Claims,
it Delivers:
• Brand Loyalty
• Store Loyalty
• Customer Loyalty
• Sales Growth
• More Margin
For the Customers You Want to Keep

32. PFC Calipers

33. Lighter
PFC Systems are lighter than the competition
Stiffer
PFC Calipers are 40% stronger than the competition
Cooler
PFC pistons reduce caliper operating temperature by 100˚
Quicker
Zero Drag Calipers = Improved Lap Times

34.  Reduces Cost of Brake Drag
 Decreased Pad Wear = Longer Pad Life
 Decreased Disc Wear = Longer Disc Life
 Value Add for Fleets
 Lower Cost per Mile
 Fuel Savings
Click link to calculate cost of brake drag
Patent Pending

35. • Optimize total distortion
with
pads + rotor + caliper
design
CONFIDENTIAL
Patent Pending
Pad
Distortion
Rotor
Distortion
Caliper
Distortion
Total Distortion
Patent Pending

36. 250
270
290
310
330
350
370
390
100 120 140 160 180 200
Stop #
Temperature(F)
Standard Cap Insulated Cap
380.0
336.9
Caliper Piston Cap
Patented Piston Cap Design
•Insulates fluid from backing plate, reducing operating temperatures by up to 100F.
•This allows you to
utilize additional
cooling for the
tire bead.