Dixcel Brake Temperature Indicator Stickers, 10 Pack - 149°C-260°C
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Monitor your brake caliper temperatures with ease using the Dixcel Brake Temperature Indicator Sticker. Designed for both street driving and high-performance motorsport applications, this innovative sticker provides a simple and effective way to track peak brake temperatures, helping you prevent overheating and protect your brake system.
Featuring irreversible color-changing technology, these stickers apply directly to your brake caliper and display the highest temperature reached. This allows drivers and technicians to detect irregularities early, optimize cooling strategies, and safeguard critical components like caliper dust boots and seals.
Key Features
- Easily monitors peak brake caliper temperatures
- Wide temperature range: 149°C to 260°C
- Irreversible color change for accurate thermal history
- Prevents caliper distortion, seal damage, and abnormal pad wear
- Ideal for daily driving and motorsport applications
- Adhesive backing for simple, direct application to caliper body
Application Notes
- Install on the exit side of the caliper (opposite disc rotation)
- Suitable for 1-piston, 2-piston, and multi-piston calipers
- Single-use only – replace after each use
Part Numbers
- CTS-F10 – Pack of 10
Important
Temperatures exceeding 230°C can damage brake seals and dust boots. If excessive heat is detected, consider upgrading to brake cooling ducts or adjusting your braking strategy to enhance component longevity.
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DIXCEL Brake Pad Comparison
Select up to two pad types below to compare their key specs.
Selected Pads
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| Feature | Pad A | Pad B |
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| Intended Use | – | – |
| Friction Material | – | – |
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Coefficient of Friction (µ)
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µ tells you how much stopping force the pad can generate for a given pedal input.
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| Operating Temp (°C) | – | – |
| Dust Level | – | – |
| Grease Included | – | – |
| Sensors Included | – | – |
| Anti-Squeal Shims | – | – |
* “YES*” indicates a mechanical wear sensor is installed on many applications, but not universally across all part numbers.
FAQ
DIXCEL Brake Pads – Frequently Asked Questions
DIXCEL pads are engineered in Japan to provide improved stopping power, stronger pedal feel, heat resistance and long-term durability. They offer a more controlled braking feel than OEM pads, especially under repeated braking.
- EC Type: Daily street use – quiet & comfortable.
- Premium Type: OEM-plus upgrade for comfort & usability.
- M Type: Ultra-low dust – keeps wheels clean.
- ES Type: Spirited driving & winding roads.
- S Type: Street-sports & occasional track.
- Z Type: Street → supersprints → light circuit.
- RE / Specom B: Motorsport-only – not suitable for road use.
Most street-compound DIXCEL pads include wear sensors if the vehicle requires them. Some cars do not use sensors at all. If your vehicle normally runs a wear sensor and the pad set does not include one, a replacement sensor can be added separately as an optional extra.
Street-focused pads generally include anti-squeal shims and grease. Motorsport compounds typically do not include shims due to high temperature operation and racing caliper design.
Pad life depends heavily on vehicle weight, brake temperature, pad compound and driving style. Gentle daily commuting will see much longer life than repeated hard braking, spirited driving or track use, which can wear pads significantly faster.
Street compounds are designed to minimise noise. Motorsport pads may squeal when cold or lightly used – this is normal behaviour at race-level temperatures.
Yes — bedding-in is essential for correct friction transfer. Perform several medium-pressure stops to apply material to the rotor, followed by light driving to cool the brakes before heavy use.
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