Ferodo FCP4172 Brake Pads

Ferodo FCP4172 Brake Pad Fitment Guide (FMSI D1346)

Ferodo DS3.12 Brake Compound Details

The DS3.12 is the latest evolution in Ferodo's incredible DS line. Sports cars today have more of everything: more horsepower, more sophisticated aero, higher curb weights, and stickier tires. These attributes place serious demands on a vehicle's brake system. The Ferodo DS3.12 is the modern pad compound designed from the start to explicitly handle those demands.

The Ferodo DS3.12 is a top-tier endurance racing brake pad compound built for maximum fade resistance, high friction, and extremely consistent performance at elevated temperatures. If you need a Ferodo track brake pad for aggressive braking, long sessions, and serious motorsport use, DS3.12 is one of the strongest options in the lineup.

The DS3.12 compound provides strong initial bite, a highly stable torque curve, and dependable braking performance in demanding track conditions. It is ideal for experienced drivers, endurance racing, and high-grip applications where repeatable stopping power matters most.

• Maximum fade resistance in the Ferodo range
• High friction and strong initial bite
• Very consistent braking response at track temperatures
• Excellent durability in endurance racing use
  

Best for: advanced track-day drivers and racers who want a high-performance race brake pad with elite heat capacity and confidence-inspiring consistency.

Note: DS3.12 is a full race compound and may produce increased dust, disc wear, and reduced cold performance compared with street-oriented pads.

Ferodo DS2500 Compound Details

Although we always recommend using a dedicated race pad for the track, the DS2500 is one of the best hybrid street/track pads on the market. It features the moderately high bite and solid fade resistance of a track pad, with the relatively low dust and noise levels of a street pad. When used as a street pad, it can produce some squeal on certain vehicle platforms. If you drive aggressively on the street, do some canyon runs, autocross, and maybe some light track duty on street tires, the DS2500 is tough to beat.

The Ferodo DS2500 is one of the most popular performance brake pad compounds for drivers who want strong braking on the street and dependable performance at the track. If you are looking for a street and track brake pad with excellent cold bite, low noise, and impressive fade resistance, the DS2500 is a proven choice.

The DS2500 delivers confident pedal feel, consistent stopping power, and better high-temperature performance than typical street pads. It is an excellent option for spirited driving, autocross, HPDE, and dual-purpose performance cars.

• Strong cold bite for street use
• Low noise when properly bedded
• Excellent fade resistance for a dual-purpose pad
• Great match for performance street tires
  

Best for: drivers who want a versatile Ferodo brake pad for daily driving, canyon runs, and light to moderate track use without giving up refinement.

Note: DS2500 is a race-derived compound and may produce more dust than an ordinary OEM street pad.

Ferodo FCP4172 Comparison Chart

Out of all the pad compounds we've ever tested, from all manufacturers, the Ferodo DS3.12 shows the flattest torque curve across the broadest temperature range. That means on every turn, on every track you drive, on every lap, your brake pedal is going to feel almost exactly the same, providing tremendous consistency and repeatability. The DS3.12 has a higher mu (µ) than Ferodo's other compounds, so not as much pedal pressure is required to initiate the desired response. It is also un-fadable, showing no drop in performance at any temperature your brakes will ever see.

Ferodo FCP4172 Coefficient of Friction (Mu) Comparison Chart

In dyno testing, the Ferodo DS3.12 has shown superior wear rates to the other Ferodo compounds, while remaining kind to brake rotors. We believe the Ferodo DS3.12 will become the gold standard by which other race compounds will be judged.

Ferodo FCP4172 Operating Temperature Comparison Chart

Designed for use with iron brake rotors only. Not for use with carbon-ceramic rotors.

Ferodo performance brake pad applications include the Infiniti FX37 AWD, Infiniti FX50 AWD, and Nissan 370Z (Z34). All listed applications use Ferodo FCP4172 front brake pads and Ferodo FCP4173 rear brake pads. Compatible with high-performance Nissan and Infiniti vehicles produced from 2008 onward.

Compatible Vehicles

Infiniti

• 2008–2009 Infiniti FX37 AWD
• 2008–2009 Infiniti FX50 AWD

Nissan

• 2009+ Nissan 370Z (Z34)
• Infiniti FX37 Brake Pads
• Infiniti FX50 Brake Pads
• Nissan 370Z Brake Pads
• Nissan Z34 Brake Pads
• Nissan Performance Brake Pads
• Infiniti Performance Brake Pads
• Ferodo FCP4172
  
• Nissan Front Brake Pads