Dino Gets the DFC Active Performance Brake Pads Smoking On His Porsche Carrera GT

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Dino Gets the DFC Active Performance Brake Pads Smoking On His Porsche Carrera GT

Looking for pads that are great for track days but also streetable?

Look no further than DFC Active Performance Brake Pads. This high performance brake pad works from dead cold to temps as high as 1300°F, with low noise and no brake fade.

So how do these pads perform on the race track? Click the video above and watch Co-Founder Dino Crescentini take over the Spring Mountain Raceway in his Carrera GT- stocked with DFC Active Performance Brake Pads.

Dino’s GT has been modified to carry a cast-iron brake system, and boasts 610 HP with a maximum speed of 200 MPH. According to Porsche, “The Carrera GT is a car that pushed technological boundaries beyond any supercar of that time. Its beautiful profile encompassed a staggeringly powerful 612PS V10 engine that was a direct descendant of the 10-cylinder race engine developed for the Le Mans 24-hours of 2000.”

“It’s the kind of car that will deliver the goods all day, every day, for the rest of its lifetime without hiccup or complaint”
CAR magazine editorial (2003)

“Honest Product, Honest Answers” A Commitment to People

DFC Presents:

“Honest Product, Honest Answers”
A Commitment to People

Co-Founder Dino Crescentini highlights our commitment to people, starting with our DFC Customer Support Team, and extending all the way to the Customer’s Experience.

At DFC, people are “our most valuable asset.”

We’ve gone above and beyond to create a best-in-class Customer Support Team, capable of handling any challenge that comes our way. DFC is committed to keeping our products, and service levels, “beyond what the industry is used to.”

Respect is at the core of everything we do. If our team is shown respect, they will in turn treat each other and our customers with the same respect.

Our Customer Support Team is at the heart of everything we do. We all understand what it’s like to be a Customer looking for help, or needing answers fast. Our Team is set up to do exactly that, one Customer, one question at a time.

Testimonial Tuesday: Legendary Warehouse Distributor Larry Hoffberg

Testimonial Tuesday is back!

Today we catch up with the one and only, legendary warehouse distributor Larry Hoffberg.

Larry recently replaced the stock pads on his Audi with DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Pads. We asked him about his experience and were happy to hear that his new EURO Ceramic Pads:

Were Noise-Free
Generated No Dust
Offered Excellent Pedal Feel

DFC 5000 EURO
Designed just for European applications, DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Brake Pads are formulated to provide optimal and reliable stopping performance, excellent fade resistance, low dust, and stable friction performance across a wide temperature range.

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DFC: Brake Pad Program

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Co-Founder Dino Crescentini provides a brief overview of our award-winning brake pad program. DFC’s mission is to deliver quality, innovation, and value in the automotive industry. We make it our top priority to provide the widest range of coverage on the market.

From Vintage Alfa Romeo’s to modern 2022 applications, our brake pad program can fit the need of any driving style. We don’t spend time on entry-level products, we like to set the standard.

Testimonial Tuesday: “You will not be disappointed”

Testimonial Tuesday is back!

Today we catch up with Brake Specialist Eli from Brake World in Royal Palm Beach, FL.

A year and half ago, Eli found himself needing an upgrade in brake quality. After evaluating several important options, he switched to DFC. Since then, Brake World uses DFC Brake Parts exclusively, and they haven’t looked back.

Click the video below to watch his testimonial.

Eli understands that when it comes to brakes, you need top quality, dependable parts. Yes, performance and function are important, but it’s equally important to satisfy the customer and avoid those dreaded comebacks.

He adds, “We’ve been absolutely satisfied with the quality and the performance” of DFC Brakes. “Give them a chance,” Eli continues, “and you will not be disappointed.”

DFC’s mission is to deliver quality and innovation by manufacturing OE quality brake products for all foreign and domestic vehicles.

Testimonial Tuesday: Fleet Edition

Testimonial Tuesday is back (Fleet Edition)!

Today we catch up with Fleet Manager David Nichols from Washington County/Johnson City EMS in Johnson City, TN.

Nichols oversees a fleet of 54 vehicles that provide emergency response to roughly 32,000 callers a year.

Click the video below to watch his testimonial.

Nichols understands that drivers who frequently carry heavy loads require heavy duty stopping power. That’s why his Fleet “rides exclusively on DFC products.”

He adds, “We have found that the GEOSPEC high-carbon content rotors resist cracking. The 1214 Series Heavy Duty Brake Pads resist fading and stop well at all temperatures.”

There’s no doubt that when it comes to emergency response (especially with that kind of volume) you absolutely need performance and dependability.

DFC’s mission is to deliver quality and innovation by manufacturing OE quality brake products for all foreign and domestic vehicles, and for fleets of all sizes.

We recognize the ever changing conditions drivers of all vehicles face. Our products are designed to meet these needs, allowing drivers to stop when they need it most.

Testimonial Tuesday: “They have a good brake performance, no noise and no dust”

Testimonial Tuesday is back for 2022!

Today you get to catch up with German from 4G’s Auto Repair in Los Angeles, CA.

Having switched over to DFC Brake Pads, German describes them as having “good brake performance, no noise and no dust like other pads do.” Click the video below to watch his testimonial.

As you know, excessive noise and dust are an absolute no-no when it comes to pads. With DFC Brake Pads, you’re getting a premium product that reduces noise and dust.

“That’s why we like it,” says German.

DFC’s mission is to deliver quality and innovation by manufacturing OE quality brake products for all foreign and domestic vehicles.

Tech Talk: 2018 Honda Accord Brake Install

The Honda Accord continues to be one of the bestselling sedans in the country. Did you know it was also the first foreign vehicle to be manufactured in the US? It was first produced by the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, in 1982.

We recently did a Brake Install for a 2018 Honda Accord, replacing stock parts with our GEO-KIT 5000 Brake Kit.

Click the video to check out the install.

We’ve simplified the confusing process of finding the right parts by developing a brake kit program designed to fit you or your customer’s needs. The GEO-KIT 5000 Brake Kit includes:

DFC GEOSPEC Coated Brake Rotors
DFC 5000 ADVANCED Brake Pads

Our GEOSPEC Coated Brake Rotors come in an eye-catching, silver-gray finish, are processed and shipped dry, and are ready to install right out of the box.

The 5000 ADVANCED Brake Pads are specially formulated to maintain balanced braking and provide the correct friction performance, critical for vehicles with ABS.

Together, they are the perfect brake upgrade for the 2018 Honda Accord.

At DFC, we’re committed to providing the market with specially formulated friction products that meet the ever increasing requirements for all vehicles.

DFC’s 5000 Brake Kit

At DFC, we’ve simplified the confusing process of finding the right parts by developing a brake kit program designed to fit your customer’s needs.

Now you won’t lose time searching out all the necessary components, and you’ll effectively restore your vehicle’s braking system performance.

DFC offers the widest range of brake options available so you can perform the perfect brake job, regardless of budget or specifications.

What do we typically recommend? The DFC 5000 Brake Kit.

The DFC 5000 Brake Kit includes:

DFC 5000 ADVANCED Brake Pads – Specially formulated for each axle
on every vehicle to maintain balanced baking, critical for vehicles with ABS and automated braking.

GEOSPEC Rotors – they offer original vane patterns and are machined to exact specifications. They also offer corrosion resistance and look great through open-spoke wheels.

Some of our customers choose to go with the DFC 5000+ Brake Kit, which includes everything in the DFC 5000 Brake Kit plus our Hardware Kit, which is made of stainless steel and withstands corrosion.

“Born Into a Family of Auto Mechanics” – The Dino Crescentini Story

It often happens that the greatest stories are born from taking a wrong turn.

It was the Summer of 1972. Italy clothed itself in cheer and festivity ahead of a monthlong holiday. All roads seemingly lead to celebration. Meanwhile, the Crescentini family, having veered about a mile off the highway, chanced upon a factory moments before closing.

“How come there’s been a 6 month back order for this one filter (an Alfa Romeo rear filter)?”

When it was revealed that the bureaucracy of Alfa Romeo couldn’t decide what to do with their parts, sparks flew and an idea was born.

“I was born into a family of auto mechanics,” said Dino Crescentini, DFC Co-founder, whose father and grandfather nurtured his passion for cars and mechanics.

Dino relates that as a young man, the “only way” to hang out with his father was “to go to the shop.” His father was affiliated with many race car drivers from the 70’s, including the famed Ken Miles.

Surrounded by cars, professional drivers and a family passion, Dino’s fire grew…igniting the engine of curiosity, innovation and engineering.

Few people have done more for the aftermarket brake sector than Dino Crescentini, the Godfather of Brakes.

Having been inducted to the Auto International Association (AIA) Hall of Fame in 2009, Dino was honored with the “Legends of Industry” award from the Friction Materials & Standards Institute (FMSI) in 2018.

“I am among the few,” comments Dino, “who are fortunate enough to do what they love while getting the opportunity to work with others who have the same curiosity for parts and passion for the industry.”

In this original documentary, we bring you Dino’s story–one that began with a wrong turn and ended turning a whole industry on its head.

Today…Dino’s vision lives on through DFC. “We continue on our mission,” he says, “and success manifests itself for ourselves and our customers.”

	DFC 3000 CERAMIC DFC 3000 Brake Pads are formulated to provide optimal and reliable stopping performance, excellent fade resistance, low dust, and stable friction performance across a wide temperature range. VIEW PRODUCT
	DFC 3000 SEMI-METALLIC DFC 3000 Brake Pads are 100% post cured to ensure stable friction performance. Each pad is then scorched to remove uncured bonding agents to minimize the need for initial break-in period and increase stopping power from the initial stop. VIEW PRODUCT
	DFC 5000 ADVANCED DFC 5000 Advanced Formulation is made for vehicles that demand the absolute highest quality and performance from their individual components, driven by the move towards autonomous mobility. VIEW PRODUCT
	DFC ACTIVE PERFORMANCE Engineered to meet the demands of the weekend offroaders, high performance enthusiast, spirited street driver, and serious track racer, DFC Active Performance Brake Pads are an extremely high torque. VIEW PRODUCT
	DFC HEAVY DUTY DFC Heavy-Duty Brake Pads deliver exceptional braking performance in harsh conditions. DFC Heavy-Duty brake pads are exclusively engineered and formulated to withstand extreme heat, heavy duty operation, frequent stopping, or towing. VIEW PRODUCT
	DFC 5000 EURO Designed just for European applications, DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Brake Pads are formulated to provide optimal and reliable stopping performance, excellent fade resistance, low dust, and stable friction performance across a wide temperature range. VIEW PRODUCT
	DFC ULTIMATE DUTY PERFORMANCE DFC Ultimate Duty Performance Brake Pads deliver exceptional braking performance in any condition. These pads are exclusively engineered and formulated to withstand extreme heat, heavy-duty operation, frequent stopping, off-roading, or towing. Designed for the Ultimate Trucks and SUVs with larger wheels or tires, and modified suspension. VIEW PRODUCT