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FMSI D044. Fits:
Alcon R-Type / 4R-Type caliper
Girling 14LF (GD533) caliper
Girling D14R caliper
Girling 12SP (GD528) caliper* (requires modification)
1964-66 Ford (Europe) Cortina Deluxe and Super
1964-73 Lotus Elan
1962-73 Lotus Europa P5 / Europa Series II
1964-73 Lotus Super Seven
1966-68 Peugeot 204
1967-80 Triumph Spitfire Mk III / IV
The Girling 14LF (533) caliper was fitted to many Formula Ford 1600 cars and the original Formula Mazda. The Alcon R Type caliper is currently being used as a replacement for the Lockheed LD20.
Note: This pad can also be used in the smaller Girling 12SP (528 / FMSI D62, Spitfire Mk I & II) caliper with minor modification to the backing plate. Simply trim 0.035" (0.9mm) from the outer edges (12SP pad width is 2.43" / 61.8mm).
RS42 All-around racing compound with medium friction and medium bite. The strength of this compound is is extended low-temperature effectiveness, with a flat Mu curve from 400°C all the way down to 100°C (750°F down to 212°F). Recommended for Rally, small formula cars, and small Touring cars. Effective from 100°C to 750°C (212°F to 1380°F), optimum 500°C to 670°C (930°F to 1250°F) -- but the peak is very low compared to the baseline, with the entire Mu curve between about 0.40 and 0.45!
RS44 All-around racing compound with medium friction and medium bite. Excellent for most Club Racing, from small formula cars up to lighter sedans and production cars. Friction rises smoothly and gradually with temperature; coupled with excellent release characteristics, this is an easy-to-use and forgiving pad. Great choice on the rear axle of front-wheel-drive cars. Effective 300°C to 750°C (572°F to 1380°F), optimum 500°C to 700°C (930°F to 1300°F).
RST4 Sprint and stock car racing compound with medium friction and medium-high bite -- and a torque curve that's more like a straight line! Recommended for formula cars, Rally, and NASCAR long ovals. Temperature rises slightly to the peak, then holds absolutely steady all the way up to 750°C with no drop-off. Effective from 150°C to 750°C (300°F to 1380°F), optimum 300°C to 750°C (660°F to 1380°F).
