The #1 Brake Pads in Karting

Braking wins races. Simple. You can have power, grip, and chassis balance dialled in, but if your brake pads fall off after three laps, you’re a passenger. Most kart brake issues don’t come from master cylinders or discs they come from poor pad compound choice, bad bedding, or OEM pads that fade when pushed.

This guide breaks down what actually matters when choosing the best kart brake pads, using Tony Kart brake pads as a real-world example. If you run OTK brakes (BS5/BS6/BS7), this applies to you.

What Makes a Good Brake Pad?

Most people think pads are “all the same.” They’re not. A brake pad needs to do three things well:

1. Fit the caliper correctly

If the pad doesn’t sit true against the kart brake caliper, you’ll get uneven bite, vibration, and glazing.

2. Correct compound for the conditions

Brake pads react differently to temperature. If you choose wrong, you’ll either get no bite or instant fade.

3. Proper bedding

Most drivers glaze pads because they don’t bed them properly. Bad bedding ruins performance no matter what compound you buy.

The 3 Types of Brake Pads in Karting

SBP (Standard)	Normal grip	Smooth bite, progressive feel
LC (Hard)	Hot tracks, high temps	Longer life, stable bite
CFB (Soft)	Heavy drivers, late brakers	Maximum bite, no fade

This applies across karting, whether you’re running OTK/Tony Kart, CRG, Birel, or Sodi. EBC kart brake pads follow similar compound logic, just different naming.

OEM vs Aftermarket – Real Comparison

Category	OTK Manufacturer Pads	Precision Aftermarket Pads
Brake Feel	Factory feel	Matched SBP feel
Fade Resistance	Fades in heat	CFB compound eliminates fade
Modulation	Average	Strong consistency lap after lap
Price	£50+	£24.99
Wear Rate	Fast glazing common	Stable wear + low dust
Availability	Often out of stock	In stock, next-day delivery

Why Precision Brake Pads Lead Karting Right Now

Precision didn’t build road car pads and wash them into karting. They’re built specifically for Tony Kart OTK systems, tested on X30, OK, Rotax, and KZ. These pads hold bite under pressure and do not fall off mid-session like stock pads.

Key Performance Points:

Sharp initial bite without locking
Zero fade on long finals
Consistent pedal from Lap 1 to Lap 20
Available in SBP, LC, and CFB
Perfect fit on Tony Kart & Other Kart Models.
Half the price of OEM

If you’re chasing brake control and race pace, these are the pads that give you confidence into heavy braking zones.

How Long Do Brake Pads Last?

Pad life depends on:

Track temperature
Driver aggression
Disc condition
Compound choice

Average lifespan:

SBP: 4–6 race days
LC: 6–8 race days
CFB: 3–5 race days

If pads glaze or feel wooden, replace. Do not wait for metal-on-metal contact—that destroys discs.