Selecting the proper Carbotech compound:

• AX6: The AX6 takes the place of the Panther Plus compound. AX6 was specifically engineered for Autocross applications. A high torque brake compound delivering reliable and consistent performance over a very wide operating temperature range (150°F to 1250°F +). Advanced compound matrix provides an excellent initial “bite”, high coefficient of friction, and very progressive brake modulation and release characteristics. AX6 offers high fade resistance, rotor friendliness at all temperatures, excellent cold stopping power, and non corrosive dust. As a result, AX6 is an excellent choice for beginner track day drivers and high performance driver education (HPDE) events on street driven cars using street or R-compound tires, eliminating the need to change brake pads at the track. AX6 has gained tremendous popularity with SCCA Prosolo/Solo2 competitors for its fantastic bite, release & modulation. Many people use the AX6 for street driving as well, even though Carbotech doesn’t recommend street driving with AX6 due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
  

• XP8: A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range (200°F-1350°F+). Carbotech XP8 is the first of our racing compounds. Outstanding initial bite at race temperatures, high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance, very rotor friendly with non-corrosive dust. Excellent as a front brake pad for lighter ITA, ITB, ITC, SRF, and other cars that weigh less than 2,200lbs. Perfect for novice, intermediate and advanced track day (HPDE) use with any tire, and can still be driven safely to and from the track. There are several vehicles that use this on street, autocross, and at track day (HPDE) events. Carbotech does NOT recommended XP8 as a daily driven street pad due to elevated levels of dust and noise. Carbotech XP8 is also a great rear brake pad for almost any race car (Spec Miata-T2 Camaro/Firebird).
  

• XP10: When Carbotech unleashed the XP10 to the general public, and it was an instant success, gathering multiple regional, divisional, and national SCCA/NASA road racing championships. This is a very high initial bite friction material, with a coefficient of friction unmatched in the industry. Fade resistance is in excess of 1700°F. Due to the high level of friction and bite, this material is recommended for cars weighing 2,300lbs or more, not including formula cars and cars with brake bias weighing less than 2,300lbs. This is the preferred compound for the front of Spec Miata racers, SSC,SSB, T3, SRF, ITS, ITE, H1,H2, H3, H4, 944 Cup, ST, GS, Factory Five Cobra’s and many more Grand-Am/SCCA/NASA classes. XP10 is also ideal for advanced/instructor level HPDE drivers. XP10 still maintains the highly praised release and excellent modulation, rotor friendliness, and non-corrosive dust that have made all Carbotech compounds so successful. XP10 is not recommended as a daily-driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
  

• XP12: The latest iteration of the highly successful XP series of compounds with an extremely high initial bite, torque and fade resistance than compound XP10. XP12 is a world leading friction compound that is unmatched as a Ceramic racing compound, with a temperature range of 250°F to 2000°F+. Carbotech XP12 still has that awesome Carbotech release and modulation that has made all other Carbotech compounds so successful. The XP12 is the most rotor aggressive compound Carbotech makes, but compared to it’s competition the XP12 is still very rotor friendly and contains non-corrosive dust. XP12 is recommended only for expert/very advanced drivers. XP12 is found to be most effective on race cars weighing 2,500lbs or more using R-Compound tires; or street cars weighing 3,200lbs or more for track use only. Ideal for T1, T2, T3, H1, H2, GT1, GT2, GT3, TC, GT, ST, GS, DP, MX-5 Cup, etc… Not recommended for use as a daily driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
  

• XP16: The second compound to be released this year from Carbotech. It is a step up from the highly successful XP12 compound. The XP16 leads the highly touted XP series line of compounds from Carbotech. With an extremely, and we mean extremely high initial bite, torque and fade resistance than compound XP12. XP16 is a world leading friction compound that is unmatched as a Ceramic racing compound, with a temperature range of 250°F to 2000°F+. Carbotech XP16 still has outstanding release and modulation that has made all other Carbotech compounds so successful. The XP16 is the most rotor aggressive compound Carbotech makes, but compared to it’s competition the XP16 is still very rotor friendly and contains 100% non-corrosive dust. XP16 is recommended only for expert/very advanced drivers. XP16 is found to be most effective on race cars weighing 3,000lbs or more using R-Compound tires only. Ideal for T1, T2, H1, GT1, GT2, GT3, GT, GS, DP, P1, P2, etc… Not recommended for use as a daily driven street pad due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise.
  

APPLICATIONS

• 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette (all models including Z06)
• 2005-2008 Chevrolet Corvette (all models except Z06 - Z06 pads available on a separate page)
• 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO (does not fit 2004)