Formula Series Overview
C Series
Street performance products focused on noise control, balanced performance, and high cost-effectiveness.
S Series
Designed for both street use and small track experiences, focusing on braking sensitivity and heat resistance.
RS Series
Pure racing formulas designed to tackle extreme lap time racing and endurance racing in harsh environments.
CSI Series
Specially designed formulas for carbon ceramic composite brake discs, tackling bottlenecks in the high-end segment.
Formula Details
C-03
ENTRY STREET
Features
Copper-free NAO ceramic developed for environmental protection and noise performance. BARBARO’s highest-volume formula with 600K+ sets/month for OEM and export.
- Ultra-quiet daily driving experience
- Copper-free and asbestos-free (eco-friendly)
- Minimal brake dust for cleaner wheels
- Tried and tested across global markets
C-02
QUIETEST FORMULA
Features
BARBARO’s quietest formula — scoring 9.5/10 for both noise suppression and low dust. Better fade resistance than C-03, proven in Middle East markets with 200K+ sets/month.
- Whisper-quiet — 9.5/10 noise rating
- Least dust — 9.5/10 dust rating
- Superior fade resistance vs C-03
- Desert-tested in Middle East markets
C-01 ⭐
FLAGSHIP STREET
Features
BARBARO’s flagship street formula — where performance meets silence. Independently developed with OEM partnerships from Mercedes-Benz, BYD, and more. 50K+ sets/month.
- Superior noise suppression with metallic composition
- Excellent heat resistance & anti-fade
- Consistent braking across multiple chassis platforms
- OEM trusted — Mercedes-Benz, BYD, GAC
C-60
PRO-GRADE STREET
Features
For drivers who find C-01 insufficient. Pushes performance to the extreme with controllable linear pedal feel. Ideal for aggressive driving, heavy SUVs, and EVs.
- 9/10 performance — strongest street formula
- Controllable linear brake pedal feel
- Ideal for heavy SUVs and EVs
- Mountain & terrain proven (Tibet, Xinjiang routes)
S-01
STREET & TRACK DAY
Features
42 months of development — quiet enough for daily driving, capable enough for track days. 120+ vehicle platforms validated. Less dust than C-01 after 3,000 km break-in.
- Perfect balance of street comfort & track capability
- Less dust than C-01 after 3,000 km
- Exceptional rear-axle performance in race cars
- 25 months dyno + 21 months road testing
RS-136
CLUB RACING
Features
Custom racing formula for professional teams. Highest friction coefficient in the entire BARBARO lineup — devastating stopping power for sub-180 km/h club racing.
- Highest friction in BARBARO lineup — μ0.55
- Extreme temperature resistance
- Designed for speeds below 180 km/h
- Endurance & sprint racing capable
RS-500
SPRINT & TIME ATTACK
Usage Guidelines
Applied in sprint races and circuit races. Technical specs meet TCR standards. Reference track: Zhuhai International Circuit — 4.3 km, 6 heavy braking zones.
- Effective range: 220 km/h (1,250±50 kg)
- Limit range: 245 km/h (1,600 kg)
- 6 heavy braking points per lap
- TCR racing compliant
RS-620
LIGHT RACING
Features
Optimized for lightweight racing cars (1,000 kg or less). Outstanding initial bite combined with ultra-short bed-in of just 1–3 laps.
- Quick initial bite from first application
- Fastest bed-in: 1–3 laps only
- For sub-1,000 kg race cars
- Touring & GTC class competition
RS-635
ENDURANCE CHAMPION
Features
CEC China Endurance Championship winner — outlasting PAGID RST3 by 67% while costing just 28% of the price. Stronger initial bite and wider control range than RS-620.
- 200 min endurance vs PAGID RST3’s 120 min
- Less wear: 2.335mm vs 2.59mm
- Only 28% of PAGID’s price
- Wider control range (μ 0.45–0.90)
RS-652 🆕
ULTIMATE ENDURANCE
Features
The ultimate endurance compound — 7 years of development and benchmarking. Proprietary Transfer Film Technology. The only endurance compound validated on both steel and carbon-ceramic discs.
- Transfer Film Technology — protective 1–3μ layer
- +46.1% pedal margin vs RS-635
- +26.7% friction vs Endless MA45B
- Carbon-ceramic disc compatible (unique)
- TCR / GT / Motorhome validated
CSI-01
CCM SPECIALIST
Features
Independent friction material system designed exclusively for carbon ceramic discs — not compatible with steel rotors. OEM standard on GAC Aion SSR hypercar.
- Exclusive CCM disc formulation
- GAC Aion SSR OEM standard
- Not compatible with steel rotors
- Premium segment specialist
Performance ratings are based on internal testing and comparative analysis. Actual performance may vary depending on vehicle setup, driving conditions, and brake system configuration. RS-series compounds are designed exclusively for closed-course racing and are not street-legal. CSI-01 is formulated exclusively for carbon ceramic composite discs. Always consult with a BARBARO technical specialist for compound selection specific to your application.