Winmax Brake Pads
Winmax Brakes is a leading Japanese manufacturer of high-performance brake pads and advanced friction materials, widely recognised in motorsport and performance automotive markets worldwide. Engineered and manufactured in Japan, Winmax Brakes are designed to deliver exceptional stopping power, consistent pedal feel, and outstanding resistance to brake fade under extreme temperatures and demanding driving conditions.
Used in professional motorsport, track day competition, and high-performance street applications, Winmax offers a comprehensive range of brake pad compounds developed to suit different vehicles, driving styles, and racing categories. Each compound is rigorously tested to ensure optimal braking performance, durability, and control in both road and race environments.
MSB is the national distributor of Winmax brake pads in Australia, supplying performance workshops, race teams, and automotive resellers with reliable access to the full Winmax braking range. Through our national distribution network, MSB provides strong stock availability, fast delivery, and technical support to help customers select the correct Winmax compound for their vehicle or motorsport application.
For workshops, racers, and performance enthusiasts looking for Winmax brake pads in Australia, MSB delivers race-proven Japanese braking technology backed by local expertise, trusted distribution, and industry-leading service.
W1
Compound: Non-metal, organic
Friction: 0.29 – 0.32
Temp range: 0 – 450degC
OEM upgrade brake pads for performance minded drivers.
Performance pads, not track pads.
WinmaX W1 brake pads are an organic based material suitable for performance street use. Low dust, Low noise properties make this pad popular for those looking to upgrade standard brake pads for something with some more oomph!
This pad is ideal for:
Everyday Street use
Mountain runs
Enthusiast track days with small cars.
W2
Compound: Low metal, organic
Friction: 0.32 – 0.35
Temp range: 0 – 550degC
WinmaX W2 brake pads are another organic based material like W1, but suitable for heavy duty street and performance use. W2 is a heavy-duty street pad which is excellent for fast street cars such as Jeep SRT, C63 Mercedes and Nissan R35. It is also a fantastic pad for OEM replacement on many European cars where dust has been an issue – W2 is a significant improvement over standard pad products.
This pad is ideal for:
Heavy Duty Street
Performance Upgrade from OEM
Note: Limited Range – Special Order Only
W3
Compound: Semi-metallic
Friction: 0.34 – 0.37µ
Temp range: 0 – 600degC
Extreme Performance Street / Trackday Pad
Performance pads, low level Motorsport.
By far the most popular high performance cross-over brake pad on today’s market, WinmaX W3 brake pads are a semi-steel-based compound suitable for regular high-performance driving and club level competition such as track day, drag, hill runs and more. Semi-metallic properties mean this pad is popular for those looking to upgrade to exceptional performance without compromising too much comfort. A high initial bite from low temperatures right through to 650? gives your car next-level performance and feel on the street and the track.
This pad is ideal for:
High Performance Street Use
Track Days, Hill Climbs, Rally
Serious enthusiast driving
W4
Compound: Semi Metallic
Friction: 0.37 – 0.40µ
Temp range: 50 – 700degC
Track and enthusiast racing.
Ideal for small to medium track cars
Low-Mid level motorsport
WinmaX W4 brake pads are a semi-steel based compound suitable for track use in low to mid level competition environments. Used in racing conditions by small cars and heavier cars doing limited laps. W4 is ideal for the track enthusiast wanting bang for bucks!
Note, W4 is not stocked in many shapes and mainly used in Hyundai Excel X3 Racing. Other than this application, W4 is generally special order only.
W5
Compound: Semi Metallic
Friction: 0.40 – 0.43µ
Temp range: 100 – 750degC
Performance upgrade brake pads for trackday / sprint racing.
Competition, Performance pads, ok but not ideal on the street.
Made with high-steel ingredients but perfectly balanced for club level circuit racing and rally, W5 is the choice for seasoned track enthusiasts who race at the budget level. WinmaX W5 has become a very popular compound due to its ease of use, great cost vs performance and excellent wear rate. Recommended for drivers whose focus is lap times and not street driving.
This pad is ideal for:
Circuit / Rally / Hill climb
Tarmac Rally for medium sized cars
Track days for all vehicles
W6.5
Compound: Semi-metallic
Friction: 0.47 – 0.50µ
Temp range: 50 – 800degC
Competition brake pads for rally, sprint and hillclimb
Motorsport pads, Tarmac and Gravel.
The WinmaX W6.5 compound was developed by taking the very best charateristics from the original W7 compound to create a pad that is long lasting, has mid-high friction and works from very low right through to extreme temperatures around 800?. This compound is extremely consistent throughout the temperature range offering the driver repeatable brake pedal performance and confidence. W6.5 is a common choice amongst prefessional race and rally teams.
This pad is ideal for:
Tarmac Rallying
Gravel Rallying
Sprint racing for small to medium cars
W7
Compound: Metallic
Friction: 0.48 – 0.53Mu
Temp range: 100 – 850degC
Competition only Brake Pads
Semi-Professional motorsport use only
Professional class brake pads that have the highest heat tolerance and effectiveness in the WinmaX range as well as break-neck coefficient of friction stopping power. These pads are designed to work with competition vehicles with the booster removed. W7 is a circuit racing brake pad that once some initial temperature is introduced, works right through to very high temperatures. A good pre-bedding procedure and correct temperature window is needed for maximum efficiency. Higher pad wear than W6.5 compound.
This pad is ideal for:
Competition, high level motorsport.
Tarmac Rally heavy, powerful vehicles