A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range of 74F-1250F+ (23C to 676C+). G-LOC R8 is the first of our extensive lineup of racing compounds. Good initial bite along with excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance and very rotor friendly. Perfect for track day use with any tire and can still be driven safely to and from the track. G-LOC does NOT recommended R8 for daily use on the street due to elevated levels of dust and noise. G-LOC R8 is a popular compound for open wheel type of race cars. R8 is also used on most Formula SAE team cars, along with shifter karts, dirt bikes, ATVs, and even Mountain bikes.
Temperature range comparisons
STREET
- G-LOC GS1: 0-800F
- Hawk HP+: 100-800F
- Hawk HPS 5.0: 100-750F
- Hawk GPS: 100-700F
- EBC Green: 32-1200F
- EBC Red: 32-1380F
- Mountune RS-R 70-800F
STREET/ TRACK
- G-LOC R6: 0-1000F
- Hawk Street/ Race: 100-1200F
- EBC Yellow: 32-1650F
- Hawk DTC 30: 100-1200F
- G-LOC R8 : 74-1250F
- Mountune RS-T 70-1200F
TRACK/RACE
- Hawk DTC 50: 500-1100F
- G-LOC R10: 118-1475F
- Hawk DTC 60: 400-1600F
- G-LOC R12: 173-1860F
- Hawk DTC 70: 400-1600F
- G-LOC R16: 255-2000F
- Hawk DTC 80 500-1700F
- G-LOC R18 610-2100F
- Ferodo DS1 392-1292F