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PAGID RS
5

New for 2006 RS5
is the latest development from the engineers at PAGID, the initial design
criteria was for a material specific for F3. However initial feedback
shows that this compound is a great all rounder.
RS5 is a ceramic
based friction material with a medium level of friction and smooth strong
initial bite giving instant response. RS5 offers the most consistent
level of friction of all PAGID compounds, making it much easier to brake
very hard and still having complete control over the braking event.
This allows the ability to brake very late into the corner with confidence,
we have seen 10 meters later than our major competitors product with
no issue of wheel lock.
While still in prototype
stage in mid 2005 test sets were issued to a major F3 team, with no
prior testing the pads were installed into 2 cars, one of these cars
qualified on pole for both races and took lights to flag victories.
This compound displays
exceptional control with RS5 displaying the flattest torque curve of all of the PAGID compounds, a higher average friction level than RS4-2 and
an increased operating temperature of 650°C with increased pad life at higher
temperatures.
Currently only available
in a limited number of pad shapes, but this will increase in the near
future.