Why Does the Lancer Evo Need ColdForge Brake Pads?

One of the iconic performance sedans, the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Evo series in 2016 has done nothing to diminish their popularity on track. Sporting a 2.0L turbocharged 4B11T inline-4 engine, UK models of the Evo X put out up to 360hp – no wonder then that the OEM fit pads started to struggle with fade, fluid temperatures, consistency and excessive wear after even spirited road usage, in-spite of using the excellent Brembo M4 caliper setup.

If you want to enjoy your Evo in its native track environment, you are going to want to do something about those brake pads, and Tribol has you covered. Our new ColdForge Carbon CF-3 pads fit straight into your existing calipers with no alterations needed, and will immediately bring you a brake pad that will:

• Push pedal consistency to the max, from the first cold corner to the end of the session
• Protect your caliper and brake fluid from heat, helping eliminate fade
• Save you 1kg of unsprung mass with a simple pad change

No need to just rely on our word though – we had Chris Marshall, owner of the renowned tuning house AutoTorque take them out for a spin:

“The consistency for me was the big thing – after the third lap and then the tenth lap the pedal felt the same, there wasn’t any excessive travel and it didn’t feel like they were fading”

Make sure to go and check out Autotorque on their website and Instagram, and don't forget to sign up to our newsletter to get the drop on when when our pads go live for pre-order this summer!

About the Author

Dr Sam Erland
CEO & Co-founder, Tribol Braking

Dr Sam Erland is the CEO and Co-founder of Tribol Braking. With over a decade of experience in the composites industry, Sam has worked across both aerospace and automotive sectors, specialising in the practical challenges of manufacturing advanced composite materials at scale.

His background sits at the intersection of materials engineering and real-world application – bridging the gap between what composites can do in theory and what they can deliver in demanding environments.

That focus ultimately led to the creation of Tribol Braking, where Sam applies his expertise to bringing high-performance composite solutions into braking systems – an area long dominated by conventional steel.