Wilwood BP-40 Bedded High Temp Racing Brake Pads – 7420 Pad Type

Wilwood BP-40 Bedded Brake Pads – 7420 Pad Type

Wilwood BP-40 Bedded Pads are pre-burnished versions of the BP-40 high-friction racing compound, prepared for immediate competition use.

These pads are thermally cycled and surface-conditioned to eliminate the initial bedding process required with standard pads, providing consistent performance from the first session.

Performance Profile

Wilwood compound rating scale (1 = Moderate / 10 = Excellent):

• Average Friction: 9/10
• Initial Bite: 7/10
• Pad Wear Rate: 8/10
• Rotor Wear Rate: 8/10
• Modulation: 9/10
• Release: 9/10
• High Temperature Brake Fade Resistance: 9/10

What “Bedded” Means

• Pre-burnished friction surface
• Thermally cycled to stabilize compound
• Reduces need for initial bedding procedure
• Provides consistent braking performance immediately
• Ideal for race weekends and quick pad swaps

Pad Characteristics

• High friction compound with aggressive initial response
• Good low temperature response
• Low wear rate during sustained high heat braking
• Predictable and linear response with excellent modulation
• High heat fade resistance

Pad Applications

• Racing only – Not for street use
• Road Course
• Oval Pavement
• Dirt (All Classes)
• Off-Road

Rotor Compatibility

• Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Iron
• Super Alloy
• Titanium

Pad Type Compatibility

Wilwood 7420 pad shape.

What's Included

• Complete axle set (left and right caliper pads)

Important Information

• Competition use only – not for street driving
• Pre-burnished; traditional bedding procedure typically not required
• Confirm pad shape and rotor compatibility before ordering