Historic & Group N brakes.
Historic racing keeps the original brake hardware, which means the calipers are often shared across cars nobody would otherwise group together — the same shape can serve a Datsun, an early Escort and a Torana. Friction material is usually the one modern component you're permitted.
Know your caliper, not your car.
These are the caliper families Historic & Group N cars run. Pick yours to see every brand and compound we can supply for it, with the manufacturers’ published operating temperatures side by side.
Datsun / Nissan historics (1200, 120Y, 180B, 240Z-280ZX)
240Z/260Z front (also Escort / Torana window) · 180B Bluebird front
6 pad optionsToyota Corolla / AE86 / Levin
AE86 front · Levin front
13 pad optionsMazda RX7 FC / FD
RX7 FC front · RX7 FD front
19 pad options · 3 in stockHolden Commodore VB-VS front (Saloon Cars)
Commodore VB-VS front caliper (DB1085 window)
5 pad options · 2 in stockHolden Commodore VB-VS rear (Saloon Cars)
Commodore VB/VC/VH/VK/VL/VN/VP/VR/VS rear caliper (DB1086 window)
6 pad options · 3 in stockWhat to run, and why.
Period calipers and smaller discs shed heat slowly. A modern compound with a broad operating range is usually a bigger gain than chasing peak friction the hardware can't use.
Every caliper page lists the compounds we stock for that shape with the manufacturer’s own published operating temperature and friction figures — so you can match the pad to your session length and car weight instead of guessing from a product name. Not sure? Ask BuildBot with your car, class and typical race length, or email sales@tracktheory.com.au.
Historic categories vary considerably in what friction material they permit. Check your category's technical regulations before ordering — compliance sits with you and your scrutineer.