Welcome to “Questions with Dino,” a new series where DFC Co-founder Dino Crescentini answers common customer questions. Today’s question: Why is DFC selling so many brake products for electric vehicles when those vehicles have regenerative braking? Regenerative braking, found in both hybrid and electric vehicles, provides longer lasting brakes compared to gas-powered vehicles because there is far less braking during normal use.  So why are so many brake products sold for hybrid and electric vehicles, when their brakes should last far longer? Questions with Dino To answer this, Dino considers the Toyota Prius and the Toyota Yaris.  Both vehicles have the same fundamental chassis. However, the electric Prius may wear out […]

Testimonial Tuesday is back! Today we’re catching up with Bryan from Ken’s Auto Center in San Diego, CA.  Having received zero negative feedback, Bryan describes DFC brake pads as “almost perfect right out the gate.” Click the video below to watch his testimonial. “Typically,” Bryan says, “your OEM pads are soft and they create a lot of dust. We notice with the DFC brake pads the dusting is significantly less…50% I would say.”  Not only is there less dusting from our brake pads, they also have a short break-in period and are a proper fitment.  “Having a brake pad that fits into that factory hardware with ease and at […]

Testimonial Tuesday is back! Today we’re talking pads with Ray and Wayne from Top Shelf Auto in Riviera Beach, FL.  Having used a lot of different pads over the years, Ray and Wayne were not 100% satisfied. For the last 9 months, however, they have been using DFC 5000 ADVANCED pads and are thrilled to have received “no complaints, no comebacks.” Click the video below to watch the rest of their testimonial. Designed for optimal OE performance and stopping power, DFC 5000 ADVANCED pads include the following features. DFC 5000 ADVANCED brake pads are formulated for each individual axle, with friction materials designed to meet the increasing demands of […]

Testimonial Tuesday is back and today we’re talking pads with Chris from Master Techs Automotive in West Palm Beach, FL. Chris considers the DFC 5000 ADVANCED pads his “go to pad 100% of the time.” Click the video below to hear the rest of Chris’ testimonial. It’s not surprising to see the DFC 5000 ADVANCED pads get this kind of praise.  These pads were designed for optimal performance and stopping power, including benefits like: • Impressive braking performance• Low dust• Low noise• Excellent OE fitment Ready for your new brakes?Click here to see our latest deals & selection

Testimonial Tuesday is back and today we’re talking pads with Willie from AMTMOTORS in Los Angeles, CA. Comebacks are great in sports, but not when it comes to brake pads. So when a customer came back 2 weeks after a brake installation, Willie was concerned, “Ugh…here we go.” Willie’s concerns were soon dispelled when the customer raved about his new pads…revealing he was there for service on a second vehicle. From that moment on, when it comes to foreign cars like BMW, Mercedes, Mini or Jaguar, Willie trusts DFC 5000 EURO Ceramic Brake Pads to get the job done. His key takeaways include:  • “This […]

It’s Testimonial Tuesday and today we’re talking shop with Brian from BC MotorWorx in West Covina, CA. To give it extra bite, Brian is installing DFC 5000 ADVANCED brake pads on a 2013 Ford Raptor. How do these pads perform? According to Brian, they provide:  Impressive braking performance Low dust Low noise Excellent OE fitment Click the video below to get the rest of Brian’s testimonial. The 5000 ADVANCED pads also perform well in other important areas. The graph below highlights performance across 12 important metrics, ranging from low noise and cleanliness, to pad and rotor life.  Check it out below. DFC 5000 ADVANCED brake pads include friction […]

It’s Testimonial Tuesday and we caught up with Jason from RT Clapp Car Repair Center in Tennessee. DFC 5000 ADVANCED brake pads give you dependable stopping power on your daily drive. Whether you’re driving a family sedan, a sport compact or a light duty truck, the brake response is firm and responsive, like when your car was new.  Jason gives us his take on DFC 5000 ADVANCED brake pads as he installs them on a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. Click the video below to check out more. In any braking system, the individual components need to interact with each other for an optimal stopping experience. Each […]