In its pursuit of working with only top quality partners, the Pirtek Rally Team has forged an alliance with Galfer Racing Performance Brakes for the 2007 NEC Australian Rally Championship. Through Australian distributor Mat Mladin Imports Motorsport, the Pirtek Rally Team first used the Spanish owned and manufactured brake pads at the recent Quit Forest Rally in Western Australia.
Drivers Michael Guest and Darren Windus carried out a full evaluation of the brake pads during a pre-event test before using them in the event proper. “I was very impressed with the performance of the Galfer pads, ” said Guest.
“As a driver you are always looking for a very strong feel back through the peddle, and this is certainly what the Galfer brake pads provided. “The test and the rally itself were run in contrasting conditions and through the dry and wet running the performance of the Galfer brake pads were not compromised. “
Windus also had plenty of praise for the Galfer brake pads. “I have used a range of different brake pads and I have to admit to being pleasantly surprised just how good the Galfer brake pads were, ” said Windus.
“The technical group from the team also gave its full evaluation and they were very impressed with the performance and also the wear rate. “In rallying you need to have full confidence in many aspects of the car, but brakes are clearly a critical element to improve quick times and maintain the highest levels of safety. “
Six-time AMA Superbike Champion, Mat Mladin, understands the importance of excellent braking and uses Galfer Performance Brakes in he’s racing efforts in the USA. Galfer Performance Brakes has a long history dating back to its inception in 1949 to today suppling many of the top European race and rally teams.
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