Why Professional Racers Trust High-Performance Aftermarket Brake Pads

No professional racing team runs OEM brake pads. Not one. That’s physics.

OEM vs Racing

OEM: comfort, low dust, long life, up to 300-400°C. Racing: sustained 500-800°C, dozens of max-effort stops, consistent friction lap after lap.

Purpose-Engineered Compounds

Multiple compounds for specific temperature ranges. Higher peak friction, wider windows, predictable fade.

Thermal Barriers

Insulating shims prevent heat transfer to calipers and fluid. Prevents boiling and pedal loss.

The Barbaro Story

We race with our own pads. Our team competes in CTCC. Our Zhuhai factory produces pads with proprietary compounds and rigorous QC.

• Podium finishes in 500km endurance
• Race-proven in CTCC Championship
• Compounds refined over multiple seasons
• Manufactured in Zhuhai, shipping globally

The Bottom Line

Brake pads are the single highest-impact upgrade per dollar. Every corner begins with braking.