Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Agency Power

Brake Lines

Agency Power has a wide variety of steel-braided brake line and clutch line kits for high-end performance cars. These kits are USA made and meet strict D.O.T. certifications. All kits are assembled for quick installs and include fittings, hoses, and necessary hardware. Steel-braided lines improve component performance over stock rubber hoses, providing firmer response and more control. Sold as pairs, these brake lines work with the OEM braking system. Expect about a week for delivery.


 Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

STILLEN / AP Racing

Big Brake Kit for the 2013 Scion FRS & Subaru BRZ

STILLEN has three new brake upgrades for the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ platform.

AP3120 (Front)

Features AP Racing鈥檚 CP5200 4-piston caliper with a 330x28 mm two-piece disc.

AP6100 (Front)

Features AP Racing鈥檚 CP7040 6-piston caliper with a 355x32mm two-piece disc.

AP6150 (Rear)

Features AP Racing鈥檚 CP5147 4-piston caliper with a 330x25.5mm two-piece disc.

All calipers in these upgrades have pressure and dust seals to give you performance on the street and the track.


 Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Brembo

Big Brake Kit

The Brembo Gran Turismo system鈥檚 level of technology and performance is unrivaled by any other product on the market. They are designed to give you the advanced technology behind Brembo racing systems without compromising the drivability and comfort features of an OE Brembo system. Brembo engineers design each brake upgrade specifically for your vehicle and driving conditions.  


 Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

BMW

18" M Performance Sport Brake

Included in the new BMW M Performance Parts line up, these 18" M Performance Sport Brakes offered for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan (F30) will definitely turn heads. The new brakes include 4-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the front axle, 2-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the rear axle and are branded with the BMW M Logo. In addition, they come in three different colors: M Performance Red, M Performance Yellow and M Performance Orange.


Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Disc Brakes Australia

Club Spec Brake rotors

Disc Brakes Australia has just released their innovative new Club Spec Brake rotors. The new T3 slot design efficiently clears dust and debris while cleaning the rotor for a better friction surface. The Club Spec rotors are a heavy-duty performance rotor designed specifically for the spirited street or track driver.


 Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

EBC Brakes

Blade design BSD series

EBC鈥檚 Blade design BSD series made with the new High Carbon cast iron material.

High Carbon rotors have long been the OEM builders' choice on high-end cars and include benefits like reduced thermal cracking, better noise/vibration dampening and decreased distortion.

These High Carbon Blade rotors are available for most popular models with prices that are below the ones from OEM parts.

Match this with your choice of EBC pads for awesome stopping power.


Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Hawk Performance

HP PLUS鈥擜UTOCROSS BRAKE PADS

The Ultimate Double-Duty Friction Compound

Hawk鈥檚 HP Plus race compound can handle the track as well as the everyday without needing a change. Developed for sport driving in Track Day applications, this friction formulation offers lower wear rates and higher torque values.

WARNING! Due to the friction levels produced by this product, pad life may be affected. These pads come with a limited lifetime warranty. See the FAQ section on our website for warranty information.


 Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Ksport
ProCompand SuperCompBig Brake Kit

Ksport ProComp Big Brake Kits are the pinnacle of stopping power. Boasting 11鈥 rotors and up to 16.6鈥 with 4/6/8 pot aluminum calipers (depending on disc size) that are available in a variety of colors.

Key Features:
- 11鈥 to 16.6鈥 rotor sizes available slotted or cross drilled.
- 4/6/8 pot aluminum calipers with either street or race pads.
- Two-piece rotors to prevent vibration at high speeds. Floating discs optional for 13鈥 and above.


 Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Project Mu

Forged Caliper Kit

The Project Mu Forged Caliper Kits have been developed from data received from JGTC and Super Taikyu racing in Japan. The larger diameter rotors improve the thermal capacity of the brake system, increasing performance by reducing brake fade and providing consistency on the track. The super-stiff forged caliper prevents caliper flex, providing exceptional feel, modulation and reliability. These kits come in several custom finishes but the signature Project Mu teal comes standard with it.


Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Power Slot

Centric Parts庐 Cryogenic Treated Rotors

Even tougher than our standard rotors, cryogenic treated rotors offer improved service life, especially in high thermal load vehicle applications. Cryogenic treatment is a one-time stress relief process that involves both cold and heat cycling to more precisely align a rotor鈥檚 molecules. Whether it鈥檚 StopTech庐 AeroRotors庐, Power Slot庐 performance rotors, Centric庐 Premium or C-Tek庐 replacement rotors, Centric Parts庐 stocks a cryo rotor for your vehicle application.


 Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

R1 Concepts

High Carbon Premium-Series Performance Brake Rotors

We took our Premium-Series Rotors to the next level by adding Carbon, Molybdenum, and Chromium to increase the strength and stopping power. Whether you鈥檙e on the track or on the street, our Premium-Series Rotors will deliver consistent performance during constant braking situation. Double disc ground friction surface for quick break-in, Black E-Coating for rust protection, and Mill Balanced to ensure smooth operation at any speed. These are high performance rotors without the high performance prices.


Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Goodridge
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines

Goodridge stainless steel braided brake lines are the standard in professional motorsport. There鈥檚 no room for volumetric expansion, or 鈥渕ushy brakes鈥 caused by rubber lines. An efficient braking system allows you to get deeper into the corner and onto the accelerator faster. Additionally, when G-Stop brake hoses are used with an ABS system they virtually eliminate brake pedal 鈥渃hatter鈥 and significantly reduce stopping distance. DOT Certified and T.U.V. approved
Available at Option Auto Salon


 

Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

StopTech
Trophy Brake Systems

They include forged, lightweight StopTech庐 STR calipers, floating, slotted AeroRotors庐, stainless steel brake lines and race-engineered caliper brackets. StopTech also offers full race pads and high-performance brake fluid to complete your system. Available in track and street versions - the Trophy Race System uses full-floating mounting hardware to eliminate pad knock-back, and eliminates dust boots. Trophy Sport Kits add StopTech庐 Street Performance Brake Pads, silicone dust boots and anti-rattle rotor mounting hardware for quieter operation.


Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012 

TRD

tC Big Brake Kit

The TRD High Performance Big Brake Kit delivers confidence-inspiring performance, improved stopping distance and enhanced pedal feel. Optimized for the tC, the four-piston opposed fixed caliper design helps to maintain braking torque distribution. Additionally, the application-specific, one-piece rotor design features e-coated non-friction surfaces, maximizing corrosion resistance while reducing maintenance requirements. Kevlar/ceramic compound performance brake pads and stainless steel braided brake lines with Teflon庐-reinforced construction included.


 Brakes Buyer's Guide - August 2012

Wilwood Engineering

Front brake kit for the 2006-Present Honda Civic鈥檚 and the 2010-Present Honda CRZ鈥檚

Wilwood Engineering has recently introduced a front brake kit for the 2006-Present Honda Civic鈥檚 and the 2010-Present Honda CRZ鈥檚 that feature the latest in Big Brake Technology. Featuring the Forged Narrow Superlite six-piston calipers that work perfectly with the OE master cylinder and ABS functions. The caliper is used with a lightweight two-piece rotor assembly with an aluminum hat and the buyer鈥檚 choice of a slotted or drilled and slotted rotor assembly.

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