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“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 […]

Why is DFC selling so many brakes for electric vehicles?

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 […]

FMSI Honors DFC for a 5th Consecutive Year!

For a 5th consecutive year, DFC (Dynamic Friction Company) has been honored by FMSI (Friction Materials and Standards Institute) with the 2021 award for New Assignments and Applications. DFC is proud of its contribution to the brake industry and honored by the recognition. We have been recognized in the following categories: New Vehicle Applications: 113 New Disc Steel: 39 New Disc Friction: 37 New Relationships: 17 Total: 206 Carry Overs: 54 We look forward to serving the automotive industry by continuing to provide new vehicle friction applications. “DFC continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to providing the aftermarket with high quality brake components. This year’s FMSI award is an affirmation of […]

Testimonial Tuesday: “Almost perfect right out the gate”

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: “As close to an OEM as possible”

Testimonial Tuesday is back! Today we’re talking DFC with Bryan from Ken’s Auto Center in San Diego, CA. “It’s really important that we get as close to an OEM as we absolutely, possibly can,” says Bryan. He explains that both the material and craftsmanship of DFC is “top notch.” Click the video below to watch the testimonial. Pricing is one of the pain points of customers everywhere. As Bryan mentions, there is variation between a full factory fit and an economy-style rotor. To save money, customers sometimes prefer one over the other. That said, he considers DFC an excellent choice for […]

Testimonial Tuesday: “No complaints! No comebacks!”

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: “The Go To Pad 100% of the Time”

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: “This brake pad will avoid the comebacks”

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 […]

Testimonial Tuesday: Brian from BC MotorWorx installs DFC pads on a 2013 Ford Raptor

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 […]

What’s unique about DFC’s brake pad hardware? Co-founder Dino Crescentini breaks it down in this video

Hardware is often overlooked, but it can make or break your next brake job. The reality is hardware can be stressed or corroded within a year or two, leading to reduced spring tension, premature and uneven wear, as well as noise. Co-Founder Dino Crescentini presents the value of hardware for your brake job, as well as the signature features of DFC Hardware Kits. Click the image below to view the video. The most important thing about hardware is for the spring tension to maintain the proper alignment of the pad and caliper. This alignment helps in both the prevention and reduction of […]