Pagid RS14

RS14 is the most popular ceramic based Pagid friction material. Compared to RS4-2 this compound offers a good increase in initial bite and average torque, it has very good modulation characteristics and offers good control against wheel lock at all temperatures. It is particularly successful in short to medium distance circuit racing, as well as gravel and tarmac rallying.

While showing a reduction in pad wear, particularly at high temperatures RS14 is still very easy in terms of disc wear and shows a reduction in surface stress fractures. RS14 will also tolerate much higher working disc temperatures than RS4-2, further extending the fade resistance.

RS14 is also used as an OEM material and is supplied as an up-grade track day pad by the Lotus Motorsport department. It has been shown to exhibit the most suitable level of braking force, control and modulation on popular track day cars such as Lotus Elise and Caterham. It also offers consistent performance and much longer life than inferior products without excessive disc wear.

RS14 has also shown success in short to medium distance circuit racing as well as gravel and tarmac rallying. RS14 has very low heat conductivity which allows less thermal transfer from disc through pad, thus resulting in lower caliper and brake fluid temperatures which can have a critical effect on ultimate brake performance.