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The new Ferodo compound DS3.12 is now in stock in very limited quantities.. Front Pad shape is FCP4664G rear pad shape is FCP4665G Initial pricing will be the same as DS1.11.
I have not put these on my website as yet, call to order. 843 299 0997 To the best of my knowledge these are only available from Apex Performance or Essex Parts.__________________
Hi Clark....can you share a bit more info on that compound and how it compares to the DS1.11 and PFCs? Thanks!
In as much as I haven't used any but the PFC 11. I don't thnk I can give a real qualified answer. I am going t reach out to Joe Kou who has used all 3 to get his interpretation.
From what I have been told the DS3.12 is a better pad than the DS1.11 I think it is mainly in the life of the pad. Of the 3 PFC 11 compound will come in last. The life and modulation of the Ferodo's are far ahead of PFC.
Hopefully I can get some more info after I reach Joe.
In as much as I haven't used any but the PFC 11. I don't thnk I can give a real qualified answer. I am going t reach out to Joe Kou who has used all 3 to get his interpretation.
From what I have been told the DS3.12 is a better pad than the DS1.11 I think it is mainly in the life of the pad. Of the 3 PFC 11 compound will come in last. The life and modulation of the Ferodo's are far ahead of PFC.
Hopefully I can get some more info after I reach Joe.
The biggest advantage that the 3.12 has over any other pad I've used in the past is consistency. It's the only pad that does exactly what I expect it to every single time, regardless of how long I've been driving. There are never any surprises. The one caveat is that it also requires the least amount of pedal effort of any pad I've used. You must recalibrate the foot or you will engage abs and quite possibly even ice pedal if you slam on it too hard when cold. Once you readjust, you will really like the pad.
As far as longevity goes, I can't say for sure. I have about 3 days on the pads so far. They seem to be wearing at about the same rate as the 1.11. I don't see any drastic differences yet.
The pads only make a small squeak when street driving, but I don't street drive much if at all
The biggest advantage that the 3.12 has over any other pad I've used in the past is consistency. It's the only pad that does exactly what I expect it to every single time, regardless of how long I've been driving. There are never any surprises. The one caveat is that it also requires the least amount of pedal effort of any pad I've used. You must recalibrate the foot or you will engage abs and quite possibly even ice pedal if you slam on it too hard when cold. Once you readjust, you will really like the pad.
As far as longevity goes, I can't say for sure. I have about 3 days on the pads so far. They seem to be wearing at about the same rate as the 1.11. I don't see any drastic differences yet.
The pads only make a small squeak when street driving, but I don't street drive much if at all
That sounds like my kind of pad. I'm having a hard time getting used to the extra pressure the GT4 takes in brake pressure. The problem is probably that my DD (VW GTI) does not require a lot of pressure, so it's something I am used to. i might have to give these a try.
You might not have gotten a lot of squealing during DD, because you drive much off the track. I found that lots of pads don't squeak a whole lot after a track day, until some of the embedded stuff wears of the rotors, and then all over sudden they squeal like a school bus. However, if you think these squeal less, than that would be a huge plus as well.
From Bill's links. Looks like they improved on the 1.11's friction, with slight impact on life and rotor abuse. 1.11 is a damn fine pad! I could not imagine needing more, but I'm not running Pirelli DH slicks like everyone seems to be running these days,.
03-28-2019 | 03:42 PM
Ferodo DS3.12 Now Available
