Key Features & Benefits – CL Brakes RC5+ brake pad set

The CL Brakes RC5+ brake pad set uses a sintered metal compound tuned for a moderate, stable friction level. It’s designed to keep control and modulation when grip is limited (road tyres, wet or loose-surface conditions) and to deliver effective cold bite.

This CL Brakes RC5+ brake pad set is used as a front axle pad set on several performance applications (for example Subaru Impreza, Nissan Skyline, Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4, Toyota Hi-Lux) with the matching caliper/pad shape. No special bedding-in procedure is required; a gradual series of moderate stops is typically sufficient to seat the surfaces.

When is this useful?

If you want a pad that works confidently from cold and keeps a predictable, easy-to-modulate feel when grip changes, RC5+ fits trackdays and mixed-condition driving where consistency matters.

Technical specs

• Brand: CL Brakes (Carbone Lorraine)
• Type: Front brake pad set
• Compound: RC5+
• Average friction coefficient: µ = 0.4
• Material: Sintered metal
• Pack size: Full set of 4 front brake pads
• Dimensions: 118.2 mm (width) × 61.8 mm (height) × 14.5 mm (thickness)
• Technology: NoNiTech (lead-, asbestos- and nickel-free)
• Bedding-in: No special bedding-in procedure required
• Product code: 4047RC5+
• Fitment (front pads):
  Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 (1992–1999)
  Nissan 300 ZX (Z32) 3.0i Bi Turbo Coupe (1990–1995)
  Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)
  Nissan Skyline GTS (R32)
  Nissan Skyline GTS-T (R32)
  Nissan Skyline (R33) GTS / GTS-T
  Nissan Skyline GT-T (R34)
  Subaru Impreza Mk1 2.0 16V Turbo GT 4WD (1999–2000)
  Subaru Impreza Mk1 P1 2.0 (1999–2001)
  Subaru Impreza Mk2 WRX 2.0 16V Turbo 4WD (2001–2003)
  Subaru Impreza Mk2 WRX 2.0 16V Turbo 4WD (2003–2005)
  Toyota Hi-Lux

Selection & installation tips

• Pad shape: compare the removed pad outline, tabs and backing plate details to the new set before installing.
• Dimensions: verify width–height–thickness and confirm the pad moves freely in the caliper bracket.
• Front axle: make sure you are fitting the correct front set for your specific caliper configuration.
• Disc condition: clean contact surfaces and guides; consistent disc surface helps the pad seat evenly.
• Seating: use a controlled, gradual series of moderate stops to seat the pad to the disc.

Before installation, verify caliper design, pad shape and key dimensions, then match them to the details listed above to ensure the application is correct.