VTEC Archives - ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ The World's Leading High Performance Brake Specialists Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg VTEC Archives - ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 32 32 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing 6-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit Now Available Honda Civic Type R (FK8) /race-motorsport-articles-cars/ebc-brakes-racing-6-piston-apollo-big-brake-kit-now-available-honda-civic-type-r-fk8/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:59:35 +0000 https://ebcbrakes.com/?p=35422 The post ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing 6-Piston Apollo Big Brake Kit Now Available Honda Civic Type R (FK8) appeared first on ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.

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All-new six-piston big brake kit offers one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing’s Apollo Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade when it comes to improving stopping power.

Complete with stunning, British-engineered six-piston calipers and all the hardware you need to completely replace all equivalent components of the front axle of your vehicle’s stock braking system, these complete kits give a firmer and more responsive brake pedal feel and allow you to drive much longer without the onset of brake fade.

Apollo Big Brake Kits are also supplied with front braided brake lines and high-performance fluid, ensuring a brake upgrade that delivers maximum braking performance.

These kits are now available for the acclaimed FK8-series Honda Civic Type R – a proven road/track sports car that’s enjoyed by driving enthusiasts across the world, making it the perfect vehicle to benefit from such an upgrade.

Notes

– Dimensions:Ìý380x36mm

– Part Numbers:

  • BBK037RED-1 (Racing Red)
  • BBK037BLU-1 (Storm Shadow Blue)
  • BBK037BLK-1 (Stealth Black)
  • BBK037YEL-1 (Luminous Yellow)

– Applications:

Suitable for the front axles of the following vehicles:

  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) (2017-2021)

For a complete list of vehicle applications, .

Apollo-Series 6-Piston Calipers

  • ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s lightweight-yet-strong aluminium 6-piston brake caliper
  • Two-piece bolted design that incorporates high-tensile 12.9-grade steel bolts for reinforcement of the caliper bridge section (computer FEA analysis shows that this offers significant improvements in caliper stiffness compared to a monobloc design)
  • Machined from heat-treated low-pressure castings (this offers a noticeable performance advantage over conventional gravity cast calipers, exhibiting higher overall strength and a comparable caliper body stiffness to forging)
  • High-temperature fluid seals coupled with full boot-type dust seals give maximum protection against road grime and debris
  • Lightweight, hard-anodised aluminium staggered pistons with serrated/castellated piston noses that reduce heat transfer into the braking hydraulics
  • Every single brake caliper pressure tested to 2,500psi
  • Full stainless-steel hardware and fittings, providing durability and longevity – this caliper will never rust
  • Uses standard pad shapes, giving choice when selecting brake pads
  • Rather than a powder-coated finish, all Apollo calipers use anÌýadvanced high-temperature Teflonâ„¢ polyester coating process to ensure they look great for much longer. Currently available in Stealth Black, Storm Shadow Blue, Luminous Yellow and Racing Red

Fully-Floating Two-Piece Discs

  • Fully-floating 380x36mm two-piece discs that allow the outer ring to expand freely in response to heat (this reduces stress which in turn extends disc life and reduces the tendency for disc cracking during extreme use)
  • Drive bobbins machined from a single piece of stainless steel giving maximum strength and corrosion resistance (this reduces maintenance requirements and ensures the outer ring continues to float freely over time)
  • Disc rings feature 48 directional internal curved vanes for improved cooling
  • Unique ‘Swept Groove’ slot design for effective evacuation of braking dust and gases whilst ensuring good initial bite on brake application
  • Now featuring the latest thermic black corrosion-resistant finish – the very latest in rust prevention

Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX Performance Brake Pads

  • Every ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 6-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit is supplied with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX pads for the front axle
  • Now road legal in most markets, Bluestuffâ„¢ NDX combines excellent cold bite with the capability to perform well in short spells of track/race conditions

Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines

  • Every kit is supplied with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’ stainless-steel braided brake lines for the front axle
  • Every hose has a stainless-steel braided exterior that prevents a phenomenon known as ‘ballooning’, this braided exterior prevents the spongey feel of OE rubber lines and provides greater precision and feel under braking

Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid

  • Every kit is supplied with 1 litre of BF307+ super DOT 4 brake fluid. This fluid has a 310°C boiling point – a significantly higher boiling point than standard DOT 5.1 fluid
  • Having such a high boiling point gives the braking system exceptional endurance, allowing you to push hard for extended periods without heat soak causing the fluid to boil and resulting in fade

Availability

Available now. Please to find your local ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ stockist and see a full list of applications.

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Fully floating two-piece brake discs, uprated brake pads and braided brake lines now available for this recently launched hot hatch

Promising spectacular driving thrills and encased in a new, more sophisticated aesthetic, the newly launched 2022 Honda Civic Type R will undoubtedly become another big hit with road and track driving enthusiasts across the globe in the coming months and years.

As owners begin to get their hands on these rewarding and engaging hot hatches, it comes as no surprise that ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing have now developed a range of high-performing braking components to increase the capabilities of this car when driven on or off the track.

The below products are now available for both the front and rear axle of the FL5 Honda Civic Type R.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing Fully Floating Two-Piece DiscsÌý

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Ultimate Disc Upgrade [Front Axle Only]

– Fully-floating 350x32mm two-piece discs that allow the outer ring to expand freely in response to heat

– 1.8kg weight saving per corner against OE item

– Disc rings feature 48 directional internal curved vanes for improved cooling

-Unique ‘Swept Groove’ slot design for effective evacuation of braking dust and gases whilst ensuring good initial bite on brake application

-Now featuring the latest thermic black corrosion-resistant finish – the very latest in rust prevention

– Ideal for: road driving and track/race events

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Yellowstuff Pads

Ultimate Street Pads

– ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’ flagship fast road and light track pad

– Excellent cold bite and high temperature fade resistance

– Drastically reduced stopping distances compared to OE equivalents

– Progressive braking with unparalleled pedal feel
– Ideal for: fast street driving and occasional track days

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Bluestuff NDX Pads

Fast Street/Endurance Track Pads

– Fastest street, race and track material with highest friction from cold

– Road legal for some European markets which require ‘NDX’ suffix road legal pads, but all other markets can use Bluestuff on road with excellent results, since unlike most race materials, this formulation has fantastic bite from cold

– Surface scorched to eliminate ‘green fade’ and reduce bed-in time

– Ideal for: fast street driving, track days and racing

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing RP-1â„¢ Pads

One of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Most Extreme Brake Pad Formulas to Date

– Superb modulation gives unprecedented control and feel throughout each braking event

– Extremely low wear rate with stable friction coefficient, even under the harshest on-track driving conditions

-Pads come thermally bedded, eliminating ‘early-life’ fade and minimising bed-in time

-Stainless-steel backing plates reduce heat conduction, lowering caliper operating temperature

– Ideal for: track/race driving in modern, heavily-servo’d cars [NOT ROAD LEGAL]

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing RP-Xâ„¢ Pads

High-Performance Motorsport Race Pad

– Extremely high friction coefficient across the entire temperature range

– High initial bite and impressive brake power, all with reduced pedal effort

– 100% brake effect from cold

-Stainless-steel backing plates reduce heat conduction, lowering caliper operating temperature

– Ideal for: race/sprint driving in high-powered vehicles [NOT ROAD LEGAL]

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines

Featuring a stainless-steel braided exterior that prevents a phenomenon known as ‘ballooning’, these lines help prevent the spongey feel of OE rubber lines and provide greater precision and feel under braking.

Notes

Suitable for:

Honda Civic Type R (2022- )

(all variations)

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– Prices start from £87.59 (inc. VAT)

– Available to buy now fromÌýÌý(UK) and your local ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ stockist

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Apollo Big Brake Kits offer one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market – now readily available for the EP3 Honda Civic Type R

  • ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing’s ‘Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kits’ offer one giant leap forwards for the performance braking market
  • Readily available for the EP3 Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005)
  • Featuring 4-piston front calipers, fully floating 2-piece rotors, front & rear Yellowstuff pads, braided lines and all fluid/fixtures required
  • Proudly engineered in the UK

One Giant Leap for Performance Braking

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Racing’s Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kits represent the ultimate upgrade when it comes to improving stopping power.

Complete with stunning, British-engineered four-piston calipers and all the hardware you need to completely replace all equivalent components of your vehicle’s stock braking system, these complete kits give a firmer and more responsive brake pedal feel and allow you to drive much longer without the onset of brake fade.

Unlike other ‘big brake kits’ on the market – which solely supply the parts for the front axle – every ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Balanced Big Brake Kit is a full-vehicle upgrade and is supplied complete with matching friction rear pads to fit the original caliper, as well as braided brake lines all-round, ensuring a totally balanced brake upgrade that delivers maximum braking performance.

These kits are now available for the EP3 Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005) – a hot hatch that has become synonymous with fast road and track/race driving, making it the ideal vehicle to benefit from such an upgrade.

Applications Include:

  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3: 2001-2005)

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