Mazda RX8 Cup brakes.
The RX8's near-even weight distribution means the rears do far more of the braking than in a typical front-drive production car, so rear pad choice matters more here than almost anywhere else. Both axles are worth specifying deliberately rather than defaulting to a front-only upgrade.
Know your caliper, not your car.
These are the caliper families Mazda RX8 Cup cars run. Pick yours to see every brand and compound we can supply for it, with the manufacturers’ published operating temperatures side by side.
What to run, and why.
Match front and rear compound families so the balance stays predictable as temperature builds. A big friction mismatch front-to-rear will move the brake bias mid-race as one end heats faster than the other.
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.