TF Braking — Why we developed bike disc brake pads.

Trax Factory was built on designing products that elevate the cycling and outdoor adventure experience. With more than 30 years of hands-on cycling immersion, our team set out to solve a problem we experienced firsthand: brake pad compounds that simply weren’t keeping pace with modern brake systems.

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While braking systems have advanced significantly, pad materials often forced riders to choose between compromises. Sintered metallic pads delivered strong power, but at the cost of noise, excessive rotor wear, and unwanted heat transfer to brake fluid. Organic pads offered quieter operation, yet were prone to heat fade on long descents, glazing, and rapid wear.

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After several years of real-world testing, we developed what we consider our ideal solution — the TF Braking line of performance ceramic disc brake pads.

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Before putting the Trax Factory name on any product, it must meet a simple standard: premium quality with real performance gains. These brake pad compounds have been tested extensively in both wet and dry conditions and across demanding use cases — from race environments and bike park laps to everyday trail riding.

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The materials used in TF Braking pads are well established in high-performance automotive, motorcycle, and cycling applications. There are no gimmicks, secret formulas, or exotic marketing claims — just proven raw materials, carefully balanced to deliver consistent power, controlled heat management, low noise, and dependable durability where it matters most.