Race pads with smooth initial bite, stable friction with slight taper as temperature rises, and excellent release and modulation characteristics. Works very well on endurance-type cars with ABS.
This PFC 331 front brake pad set is a direct fit on G87 M2, G80 M3, and G82/G83 M4 models with iron brakes. Not for cars with CCB (carbon ceramic brakes).
We collaborated with PFC on this pad and it has been specifically engineered around BMW ABS systems where the torque slightly tapers back as temperature rises. Development focused on modulation and release to achieve superior braking, which is critical with an ABS car. Brake balance is shifted slightly rearward, but with fading torque at increased temperatures, this allows a driver to carry more speed to apex of a corner, and usually results in better trail braking and corner speed due to happier tires. These characteristics also benefit non-ABS cars where an eye on tire wear at peak braking will help extend tire life.
The 331 is used on our pro cars typically in endurance environments (extremely long lifespan) where avoiding a pad change in the pits, as well as tire wear and tire performance over longer stints, is critical.
PFC 331 Characteristics:
+ Smooth initial bite
+ Stable-digressive torque throughout temperature range
+ Excellent release and modulation
+ Exceptional wear rates
+ Low disc wear
+ Ideal for endurance and extended track day use
Performance Friction race pads have been the pad of choice for the BimmerWorld race team since we tested our first set back in our World Challenge days. The mission of PFC is to provide the optimal pad compound for each application that they make. Rather than the “shotgun” method of developing every pad in every compound, PFC builds the correct pad to suit the application it is designed for. The fact is, Performance Friction race pads take home more championships per year - including our 2018 IMSA ST and 2020 SRO TC titles - than any other pad brand on the market, and those same pads are available to you.
Made in the USA
BMW Fitments:
2 Series
G87 (2023-) > M2 (2023+)
3 Series
G80 (2021-) > M3 (2021-)
G80 (2021-) > M3 Competition RWD (2021-)
G80 (2021-) > M3 xDrive Competition (2021-)
4 Series
G82 / G83 (2021-) > M4 (2021-)
G82 / G83 (2021-) > M4 CSL
G82 / G83 (2021-) > M4 Competition RWD (2021-)
G82 / G83 (2021-) > M4 xDrive Competition (2021-)