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SDT® pads for buggies: materials designed for off-road use
The world of buggies and UTVs is a unique setting: uneven terrain, mud, dust, high temperatures, and long inclines that push every mechanical component to the limit. In this environment, the braking system suffers much greater wear than in any passenger car or track vehicle.
A conventional brake is not suitable for extreme off-road conditions. Stock pads wear out quickly, lose modulation, and end up failing when temperatures rise or when dirt invades the friction surface.
That's why, at SDT Brakes we develop compounds specific to buggies and UTVs, designed from scratch to withstand the harshest conditions of competitive and recreational off-road.
Compounds developed and designed for extreme terrain
At SDT Brakes we work with a compound specially formulated for buggies and UTVs, inspired by our racing technologies but adapted to the off-road environment.
Key properties of the compound:
- High, stable friction at low temperatures, ensuring immediate response even during cold starts.
- Wear resistance in sand and dust, thanks to raw materials that protect the pad against continuous abrasion.
- Self-cleaning capability of the friction surface, preventing mud or solid particles from reducing braking effectiveness.
- Compatibility with steel ventilated discs, maintaining a consistent, non-abrasive bite even during prolonged descents.
Unlike racing compounds designed for cars or karts, our buggy pads are optimized to withstand dust, mud and accumulated heat without losing modulation or pedal feel.
“The base material is formulated to provide a consistent, non‑abrasive bite on ventilated steel discs, even after long descents or high‑traction sections.”
Field testing: temperature, braking and dust resistance
We don't settle for lab tests. Our buggy pads have been tested on private tracks and Baja rallies, both on stock UTVs and modified competition vehicles.
Evaluated variables:
- Thermal dissipation with sensors installed on calipers.
- Recovery after overheating (overheat recovery).
- Braking test on sand and gravel, with controlled modulation.
- Resistance to dust and mud, measuring wear and noise.
Results:
In real conditions, our SDT Buggy pads showed a reduction in fading greater than 20–30% compared to OEM pads, with more progressive modulation and significantly lower wear.
Compatible common models:
- Can‑Am Maverick / Outlander
- Polaris RZR / Ranger
- Yamaha YXZ / Wolverine
Bench and real‑world measured results
At our SDT laboratory we subjected the buggy pads to friction, compression and durability tests:
- Friction vs. temperature curves → stable coefficient across the full operating range.
- Repeated drag braking tests → fatigue resistance over 2.5× that of an OEM compound.
- Dust and abrasion tests → self‑cleaning surface with minimal performance loss after hours in sand.
We validated these results at real events with professional customers, confirming the compound's durability and progressive behavior.
Comparison
| Variable | SDT Buggy | OEM Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cold friction | 0.40 μ | 0.28 μ |
| Stability at 400 °C | ±0.02 μ | ±0.08 μ |
| Dust resistance | High | Medium |
| Estimated durability | 2.5x | 1x |
Conclusion
At SDT Brakes we don't adapt car pads for off‑road use. We design them from scratch to withstand mud, dust, heat and extreme descents.
If you're looking for buggy and UTV pads developed in the lab and proven in real conditions, you're in the right place.