Pagid High Performance Brake Pads for Road, Track – Street+, RS, RSC Ranges available from STR Performance

Pagid: The benchmark for high-performance braking

1. Introduction & History 🏁

Pagid, a premium brand of the TMD Friction Group, is synonymous with German quality and high performance. For over 60 years, it has been developing state-of-the-art brake pads, used both as original equipment on high-end vehicles (Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG) and in competition (endurance, rally, GT).

At STR Performance, we are an official Pagid France dealer:

✅ Stock of the most popular models

✅ Access to the full range upon order

✅ Fast delivery

✅ Technical advice for selecting brake pads based on your application

2. The Pagid ranges in detail 🔍

🔵 Pagid Street+

Use: sport road / daily performance 🚗💨

Compounds optimized for a clear response when cold

Very low copper content (< 0.5%)

Reduced noise level, preserved comfort

Moderate disc wear, ideal OEM+ for Audi A4, A5, Golf R, etc.

Technical Specifications:

Friction: 0.42 → 0.45

Temperature: 0 °C → 500 °C

Dust: Moderate

🔴 Pagid Racing RS (RS14, RS29, RS42, etc.)

Use: circuit / competition / trackdays 🏎️🔥

Semi-metallic carbon-based materials

Stable at very high temperatures (up to 700 °C)

Variations by use: RS14 (all-round), RS29 (endurance), RS42 (sprint)

Technical Specifications:

Friction: up to 0.6

Temperature: 100 °C → 700 °C+

Running-in required

⚫ Pagid RSL / RST / RSC / RSX

Use: extreme sports, endurance, ceramic brakes ⚙️

RSL: Endurance

RST: Ultra-responsive sprint

RSC: OEM Audi / Porsche ceramic discs

RSX: Sport road + trackdays

RSC1 example:

Stable friction: 0.45

Temperature: 100 → 750 °C

Fitment on Audi RS / Porsche PCCB ceramic discs

3. Use, recommendations & technical advice 🧠

➡️ Bedding-in

Street+: 15-20 moderate braking sessions, 200-300 km break-in

Racing:

10 light braking sessions (100 → 50 km/h)

5 hard braking sessions (150 → 80 km/h)

Let cool without resting on the pedal

➡️ Choose the compound according to use

Use Recommended compound

Daily sport / GTI Street+

Trackday / Mixed Use RS42 / RSX

Endurance GT / VLN RS29 / RSL1

Sprint (Hillclimb, Rally) RST3 / RS14

OEM Ceramic Brakes Audi RSC1 / RSC2

➡️ Installation Tips

Complete Disc Degrease

Check Freeplay and Lubricate Sliders

Bleed with DOT4+ or DOT5.1 Recommended

4. Friction vs. Temperature 📈

Coefficient of Friction

| RST / RS14 🏁

| /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\

| / \

|---/-------------\--------------> Temperature

0° 300° 700°+

Street+ RS42 RS29 RSC

5. Comparison of Pagid vs. OEM 🔄

Criteria: Pagid Street+ Pagid RS / Racing OEM Pads

Braking Power ⚫⚫⚫⚪⚪ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚪⚪⚪

High Temperature Resistance ⚫⚫⚫⚪⚪ ⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚪⚪⚪

Comfort / Noise ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚪ ⚫⚫⚪⚪⚪ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫

Brake Dust ⚫⚫⚫⚪⚪ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚪ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫

Disc Wear ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚪ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚪⚪

Price (€) ⚫⚫⚫⚪⚪ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚪⚪

6. ❓ Pagid FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

🟩 Q: Do I need to bed in my Pagid pads? 🟨 A: Yes, it's essential to optimize disc/pad contact, prevent glazing, and improve longevity.

🟩 Q: Are Pagid Street+ brake pads noisy?

🟨 A: No, they were developed to provide good acoustic comfort. Much quieter than many OEM sport brake pads.

🟩 Q: Can I drive RS14 or RS29 brake pads every day?

🟨 A: No. These pads are designed to operate at high temperatures. In cold urban driving, they will be noisy and ineffective when cold.

🟩 Q: Are they compatible with my original brake discs?

🟨 A: Yes, as long as the disc size and type are compatible. Street+ brake pads are perfect for OEM+ brakes; Racing brake pads sometimes require reinforced discs.

🟩 Q: Which Pagid for my Audi RS? 🟨 A: Street+ for road use, RS42 or RS29 for trackday use, RSC1 for OEM ceramic brakes. Ask us for advice with your exact reference.

🟩 Q: Why choose STR Performance?

🟨 A: Because we are an official Pagid France dealer, with authentic products, real stock, fast logistics, and advice from passionate experts.

📩 Need help finding your ideal brake pads? Contact us via our form or our product sheets. We will respond quickly with the correct reference.

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