• Official GTA Gear

    Here, or in person at our events, are the only places to purchase official Global Time Attack merchandise.

  • Worldwide Shipping

    We offer shipping all over the world. Lead times vary, and limited edition items are pre-order only.

Carbon Fibre Brake Pad Shims for VW Golf MK7 GTI TCR 2015-on

$179.98
HEL Performance have pulled out all the stops when developing their carbon fibre brake pad shims....
$179.98

Carbon Fibre Brake Pad Shims for VW Golf MK7 GTI TCR 2015-on

HEL Performance have pulled out all the stops when developing their carbon fibre brake pad shims. They've used the finest carbon fibre, combined with an exclusive resin which is non-combustible and thermally resistant to temperatures over 400°C (752°F). This special resin cures an attractive yellow or orange depending on the batch.

These don't just look the part though: initial testing carried out by a professional racing driver in various road and track conditions showed a huge average temperature drop of 49°C (120.2°F) on the front calipers.

HEL carbon fibre shims come in at a super-lightweight 3.5 grams per shim, compared to weighty titanium which are a typical 17 grams per shim. That's a dramatic 79% weight saving.

That's not the only comparison which makes titanium inferior though: carbon fibre also has a much lower heat conduction compared to titanium (1W/mK compared to 22W/mK for titanium and 65W/mK for steel). Anything that helps reduce the temperature and increase efficiency of brake components is a good thing, especially as caliper seals are at risk of being damaged when they get too hot.

Installing these carbon fibre brake pad shims will certainly inspire confidence that when you brake aggressively, all the components are being kept cool and working at their best.

You can also re-use the shims when changing pads, as long as they're in a good condition.

Caliper Temperatures

Standard HEL Carbon Fibre Shims Difference
Front Right 217.8°C 165.6°C ↓  52.2°C (24%)
Front Left 224.8°C 178.9°C ↓  45.9°C (20.4%)
Rear Right 138.9°C 116.6°C ↓  22.3°C (16.1%)
Rear Left 131.1°C 113.3°C ↓  17.8°C (13.6%)
Read More
Read Less

SHIPPING

Order processing times vary based on inventory, production status, and more.

For questions about your order, please contact us via email at jd@globaltimeattack.com

Global Time Attack does not initiate any claims with carriers.

RETURNS

All items are final sale.

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Read about how we use cookies in our Privacy Policy. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies. privacy policy
accept

Your cart

×
×