Description
Improve brake thermal management with the FactionFab Titanium Front Brake Shim Set, designed for brake systems using the FMSI D968 / F40 pad shape. These precision-made titanium shims create a thermal barrier between the brake pad and caliper piston, helping reduce heat transfer into the caliper and brake fluid during repeated hard braking.
Aggressive street driving, autocross, track days, and motorsport applications can generate substantial heat within the braking system. As temperatures rise, heat can transfer from the brake pad into the caliper piston and eventually into the brake fluid. Excessive heat can contribute to brake fade, reduced pedal consistency, and diminished braking performance.
FactionFab Titanium Brake Shims help address this issue by taking advantage of titanium's naturally low thermal conductivity compared with steel. Installed between the brake pad and caliper piston, the 1.0mm-thick titanium shim helps slow heat transfer and provides an additional thermal barrier for the braking system.
Manufactured from 6AL-4V / Grade 5 Titanium, these shims offer excellent durability and thermal insulation. The 1.0mm thickness provides enhanced insulation compared with thinner 0.5mm shim designs, making them well suited for demanding high-temperature brake applications.
Key Features
- Designed for FMSI D968 / F40 brake pad applications
- 4 titanium shims included
- Made from 6AL-4V / Grade 5 Titanium
- Low thermal conductivity compared with steel
- 1.0mm thick for enhanced thermal insulation
- Creates a thermal barrier between the brake pad and caliper piston
- Helps reduce heat transfer into the caliper and brake fluid
- Helps maintain more consistent braking performance during repeated hard braking
- Helps reduce the potential for heat-related brake fade
- Can help extend brake pad life during demanding use
- Ideal for autocross, track days, motorsport, and aggressive performance driving
How the Titanium Brake Shims Work
During hard braking, friction between the brake pad and rotor generates significant heat. Some of this heat travels through the brake pad backing plate and into the caliper piston. If temperatures become excessive, heat can eventually transfer into the brake fluid, increasing the potential for fluid boiling and brake fade.
The FactionFab Titanium Brake Shim acts as a thermal barrier between the brake pad and caliper piston, slowing the transfer of heat into the caliper. This additional insulation can help protect the braking system and promote more consistent performance during repeated high-temperature braking.
Specifications
- Material: 6AL-4V / Grade 5 Titanium
- Thickness: 1.0mm
- Quantity: 4 shims
- Application: Front brakes
- Pad Shape: F40
- FMSI Pad Number: D968
- Application Type: Brembo and aftermarket/motorsport brake systems using the F40 pad shape
Fitment
FactionFab Titanium Front Brake Shims are designed for brake applications using FMSI D968 pads, including many Brembo and aftermarket/motorsport brake kits that utilize the F40 pad shape.
Important: Because F40 pad applications can vary between brake manufacturers and kits, verify your existing brake pad shape and FMSI D968 compatibility before ordering.
Ideal for Performance and Motorsport Use
The FactionFab Titanium Front Brake Shim Set is a simple and effective upgrade for performance-oriented brake systems where heat management is critical. By reducing heat transfer from the brake pad into the caliper piston, these shims can help maintain more consistent braking performance during repeated hard stops.
They are particularly well suited for track days, autocross, motorsport, and aggressive performance driving where brake temperatures can rise significantly.
Note: Competition regulations may vary by class and can change over time. Always verify current SCCA, NASA, or other applicable competition rules before using these shims in sanctioned competition.
