C-Matrix Pads
Road Racing - MCR Compound
Bendix's C-Matrix (carbon matrix) racing brake pads are made using a compound of several types of carbon materials. These pads are designed for road race use only. In fact, we're talking top level road racing such as Grand Prix, Superbike, Endurance and Supersport/Superstock. These pads provide superlative performance, especially when high thermal stability is required, along with superior wear rates.
Never use these pads for normal road use
Bendix has recently developed C-Matrix pads to bring a braking advantage at the highest levels of motorcycle racing and may be used for front or rear wheel applications. These pads feature thermal transfer technology so please adhere to the bedding-in procedure when using them. Remember that C-Matrix pads need to be kept 'hot' to work properly, some front wheel applications may be better suited to MRR compound pads and some rear applications to MR or MA compound pads depending on circuit and weather conditions etcetera. Have you got the fingers and finesse for C-Matrix?
Part numbers for C-Matrix pads have a "MCR" prefix. To view the coefficient of friction chart for this compound, click here.
To further impress you, here is some C-Matrix information courtesy of the marketing people at Bendix.
A lengthy and in-depth development programme of track testing involving top teams from all over the world, supported by months of simulation testing on our brake dynamometer has resulted in probably the best racing pad ever produced.
Using the very latest compound and treatment technology C-Matrix pads will out-perform ceramic, sintered metal and carbon-metallic pads, particularly at the high disc temperatures associated with top-level road racing.
Bendix C-Matrix offer the following benefits:
- Firm initial bite - C-Matrix offer confidence inspiring initial bite when commencing the stop
- Awesome stopping power - Co-efficient of friction setting new standards of stopping power at top level racing with no fade
- Short bed-in period - Thermal surface treatment process minimises bedding in period, giving efficient pad to disc contact after just a few stops
- Predictability - No climb in friction curve towards the end of stops, and predictable stopping characteristics at all temperatures
- Consistency - Identical performance throughout the pad lifetime
- Longevity - Low wear rates on pads and discs. (Suitable for use on cast iron and stainless rotors.)
Naturally, Bendix have produced these pads for the likes of top racing brake calipers from Brembo, AP Lockheed, PFM, Nissin and others, as well as original equipment for Superbike, Supersport and Superstock machines.
C-Matrix Bedding-in Procedure
Bedding-in is very important when changing to C-Matrix pads for the first time, or when using new brake disc rotors. This is beacuse of the thermal transfer technology used. To achieve the best performance from the C-Matrix compound, good physical contact between the pad and the disc is essential. This is achieved through correct bedding-in. Bed the pads in by:
- Performing a series of gentle braking applications until the pad surface is in full contact with the disc surface.
- Repeating short braking applications, building up heat in the disc and pad until a transfer film (a very thin and uniform layer of C-Matrix friction material with a dark blue appearance) is established on the brake disc contact surface.
- Allow the disc to cool before proper use.
When brake discs are covered by the transfer film, new pads will need only about one lap to achieve full pad to disc contact - then the pads are race ready.
Fitments
For fitment listings please visit the Bendix website.
Pricing
Bendix retail prices compare favourably with other premium quality brake linings.
Other Compounds
Click on a pad type or shoe type below for details.
- Organic Pads for front/rear brakes on normal use road bikes
- Sintered Pads in various compounds for sports road bikes, off-road bikes, ATV's and racing applications
- Drum Shoes
Brake Pad/Shoe Cross-Reference
If you currently use another brand of pad or shoe and know the part number, use the cross-reference document below to find out the equivalent Bendix pad or shoe number for your bike. Once you have the Bendix part number, select the compound for your intended use from the above list. If your number is not on the list don't despair, give us a call and we'll track it down for you (it can be difficult keeping up-to-date with continuous additions!).
Other Makers Brake Pad and Shoe Cross-Reference