Galfers Brake

About Galfer Brakes

Galfer Brakes carries one of motorsports' most storied legacies. Disc brake rotors, brake pad sets, stainless steel brake lines, hydraulic line assortments, and caliper brackets — these aren't just product categories for Galfer, they're the result of more than 70 years of continuous innovation in braking technology.

The brand traces its roots to 1952, when founder Maffio Milesi opened an industrial workshop in Barcelona, Spain, initially supplying flexible brake linings to the automotive and motorcycle industries. What began with humble brake shoes for manufacturers like Alfa Romeo and SEAT quickly evolved as the company pushed deeper into disc brake technology. The Milesi family has guided Galfer across three generations, keeping racing and performance at the heart of every product decision.

Galfer became a name in North America in 1992, when Giorgio Milesi established Galfer USA — today operating out of a 12,000-square-foot facility that services North and South America, Australia, and the Far East. Brake pads and rotors are still precision-made in Galfer's Barcelona factory, while stainless steel brake lines are manufactured in-house at the US operation, ensuring close quality control on both continents.

The Wave Rotor: A Galfer Original

Among Galfer's most recognized contributions to braking technology is the patented Wave® rotor design. Invented in the early 1990s as a solution to water and mud buildup on trial-competition motorcycle rotors, engineers discovered it also ran the brake system cooler by allowing airflow over the entire pad surface. That insight — born on the racetrack — is what transformed the Wave rotor into a benchmark design that competitors have spent decades trying to imitate. Today, Galfer's disc brake rotors are available in multiple designs for street, track, and off-road applications.

Brake Pads Built for Every Riding Style

Galfer's disc brake pad sets are available in a range of compounds — from street-oriented organic formulas to HH-rated sintered compounds engineered for high-heat race environments. All pads are manufactured at the Barcelona facility, where over 70 years of compound research informs every batch.

Stainless Steel Lines and Hydraulic Hardware

Galfer's stainless steel performance brake lines use a DuPont virgin-grade PTFE inner core wrapped in a 64-strand braid, with fittings that match the quality standards used by OEM manufacturers like Ferrari and Ducati. Every line is backed by a lifetime warranty — not as a marketing claim, but as a reflection of the manufacturing standards applied. For riders or builders outfitting multiple circuits or custom setups, Galfer's brake hydraulic line assortments offer the flexibility to complete a full system with matched, high-quality components. Rounding out complete brake system builds, disc brake caliper brackets ensure proper fitment when upgrading to larger rotors or non-stock calipers.

Race-Proven, Street-Ready

From AMA Pro racing circuits to daily street riding and off-road trails, Galfer's product range is engineered with one consistent philosophy: the same stopping power trusted by professional riders should be available to every enthusiast. With fitments spanning hundreds of motorcycle, ATV, UTV, and bicycle applications, Galfer continues to be a go-to brand for riders who take braking seriously.