When I select my car model, several brake pad options appear. Which one is the correct one?
In some car models—especially those from the VAG group—the same vehicle may come with different possible calipers/pads. There is no fixed pattern: in some cases, it’s random, while in others, it depends on optional systems chosen when purchasing the car.
To avoid mistakes, we recommend removing one of your current brake pads and comparing it with the diagram or shape of the pads listed for your vehicle.
If you’re unsure or your specific pad doesn’t appear, please send us a photo of the pad you need to info@pbsfrenos.es, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
I can’t find my car in the vehicle list.
Although we are constantly developing new references, we don’t yet have brake pads available for every car on the market. If you can’t find your vehicle, please contact us so we can review it on our end and take note of the interest in that particular pad. If a specific pad receives high demand, we will prioritize its release to the market.
I’ve already placed my order, what happens next?
Procuramos disponer de todo el catálogo en stock en el almacén de España, por lo que si el pedido se ha hecho antes de las 16.30h de lunes a jueves, o antes de las 12 los viernes, saldrá a envío el mismo día. Nosotros enviamos la mercancía por servicio 24h, aunque en algunas ocasiones, salvo casos excepcionales, tardan 48h en ser entregadas.
Do I need to use braided (stainless steel) brake lines?
Las pastillas de freno PBS son capaces de trabajar a altas temperaturas, por encima de lo que son capaces de aguantar los latiguillos de freno de goma originales. Si se le va a dar un uso deportivo al coche, sí, recomendamos encarecidamente la instalación de latiguillos de freno metálicos.
Which brake fluid should I use?
For street or spirited driving, PBS600 is more than sufficient. For motorsport use — such as track, rally, or any situation that demands maximum braking performance — we recommend PBS660. Neither of these fluids contains silicone in their composition, so they will not damage your car’s braking system.
I chose the wrong brake pads, can I exchange them?
As long as the pads are returned in perfect condition, in their original packaging and undamaged during transport, yes — you can return them to us. We will then issue you a voucher for the value of the pads, which you can use toward the purchase of the correct ones.
Please note that shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
Are they noisy?
When it comes to brake squeal, the disc alloy plays a major role. ProTrack pads are generally quiet, except when used with DBA discs. Pro Race pads tend to be noisy, although we’ve encountered cases where they don’t squeal. The same applies to the ProComp compound, which is usually quite loud, but for example, when paired with EBC Racing two-piece discs, they produce very little noise.
A proper bedding-in process helps reduce noise.
During hard braking, the noise created by the pad’s bite on the disc, a kind of humming sound, is completely normal for any performance pad, especially when using slotted or drilled discs.
Do they produce a lot of dust?
Like all performance brake pads, yes, they do produce dust. If we want the pads to deliver strong performance, this is unavoidable.