Overview

PFC Brakes, also known as Performance Friction Corporation, makes high-performance brake calipers, discs, and pads, with its headquarters in Clover, South Carolina, United States. The company was founded in 1953 and shifted its focus to high-performance automotive braking in 1984. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $100 to 250 million, and is privately held. Its brakes serve motorsport, commercial fleet, consumer vehicle, and industrial equipment customers, and the company recently expanded its lineup with a new 68 brake compound.

At a glance

What PFC Brakes makes

The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and is reported to produce its brake components in-house at a 200,000-square-foot facility.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Brake, Casting, Chassis (source: pfcbrakes.com).

Certifications

PFC Brakes is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — pfc.parts

• ISO 14001 — pfc.parts

• ISO 9001 — iowa.gov

• ISO/TS 16949 — iowa.gov

Latest developments

• 2026-10-26 — RACE-PROVEN BRAKE PRODUCTS IN 2026 - PFC Brakes (pfcbrakes.com)

• 2026-07-25 — PFC Brakes Announces Leadership Transition - PFC Brakes (pfcbrakes.com)

• 2026-07-03 — PFC expands product lineup with new 68 brake compound - PFC Brakes (pfcbrakes.com)

• 2026-06-30 — Motorsports Success for PFC North America - PFC Brakes (pfcbrakes.com)

• 2026-06-26 — PFC Brakes Powers the Next Generation of Motorsport Talent Worldwide - PFC Brakes (pfcbrakes.com)

• 2026-04-08 — PFC Brakes has choosen Eureka to verify CADCAM systems (eureka-sim.com)

Facilities

PFC Brakes is headquartered in Clover, South Carolina. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Clover, South Carolina — pfcbrakes.com

• South Carolina — just-auto.com

Company details

PFC Brakes is privately held and, according to its website, announced a leadership transition in July 2026. PFC Brakes was founded in 1953, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Clover, South Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 73 years in operation (founded 1953). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does PFC Brakes make?

PFC Brakes, also known as Performance Friction Corporation, makes high-performance brake calipers, discs, and pads, with its headquarters in Clover, South Carolina, United States. The company was founded in 1953 and shifted its focus to high-performance automotive braking in 1984. It employs roughly 200 to 500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $100 to 250 million, and is privately held. Its brakes serve motorsport, commercial fleet, consumer vehicle, and industrial equipment customers, and the company recently expanded its lineup with a new 68 brake compound.

Where is PFC Brakes headquartered?

PFC Brakes is headquartered in Clover, South Carolina (Carbon Metallic Hwy, Clover, South Carolina, 29710).

When was PFC Brakes founded?

PFC Brakes was founded in 1953.

How big is PFC Brakes?

PFC Brakes has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).

What certifications does PFC Brakes hold?

PFC Brakes lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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