🛑 Ferodo DS3000 Racing Brake Pads
The Ferodo DS3000 is the definitive entry-level racing brake pad for track day drivers. Operating from 50°C to 650°C, it provides progressive bite without the cold-bite fade of harder racing compounds. Used in Formula 3, GT3 Am class, and by club racers on BMW, Porsche, Honda, and Mazda platforms.
Brakes
Technical Specifications
| Type | Track/competition brake pad |
|---|---|
| Compound | DS3000 sinter-metallic |
| Operating Range | 50°C to 650°C |
| Required Warmup | Yes — 3 progressive stops to 400°C |
| Noise Rating | High (not suitable for road use) |
| Dust Rating | Heavy metallic dust |
| Msrp | $80–$160 per axle |